Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION - PERMANENT.
This National Guard position is for a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number NGD2196000 and is part of the Guam G4 Directorate of Logistics, National Guard.
This job is open to
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Area of Consideration 1: Current Title 5 and Title 32 permanent or indefinite employees of the Guam Army National Guard.
Area of Consideration 2: All other applicants/areas.
Duties
1. May serve as the developmental position for the ARNG Food Program Manager responsible and accountable for oversight of the entire state ARNG Food Service program which includes the administration of the Food Service Budget, Awards Program, new equipment fielding's, training, Army Food Management Information System (AFMIS) and inspections. Exercises knowledge and application of Department of Army (DA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and state ARNG directives, policies and procedures, subsistence handling, storage, and sanitation methodology, plus food prime vendor food service ordering system, in addition to basic subsistence accounting procedures.
2.Maintains oversight of daily, weekly, monthly, and long term system requirements, ARNG Readiness Center equipment modifications, and requirements to meet current workload demands. Budgets for subsistence operations and subsistence requirements, including operational ration ceilings. Assesses use of facilities and equipment, to ensure expeditious accomplishment of priority work without adverse impact on normal, recurring work. Develops for the DCSLOG-G4recommendations, policies, procedures, long range plans, and special projects. Recommends solutions to controversial problems and actions of a precedent-setting nature, to include coordination with major commands and the Army Center of Excellence, Subsistence (ACES).Participates in field exercise planning sessions, discussing availability of subsistence, budgets, issue of operational rations and ARNG support to exercises. Serves as Chairperson and as a voting member of The Adjutant Generals Food Service Management Board. Responsible for planning and oversight of subsistence support to ARNG units and dining facilities. Coordinates veterinary staff support for cyclic inspections of operational rations as required. Maintains oversight of facility and subsistence security to ensure theft prevention, unexplained losses, and unauthorized entry procedures are enforced.
3. Provides technical liaison service to each ARNG unit, prime vendor, and other vendor companies. Provides subsistence support for troop movements, maneuvers, and emergency and contingency plan requirements, in addition to normal and daily support. Performs oversight of customer and stockage requirements determination process and proper pricing of subsistence. Coordinates prime vendor and other vendor deliveries to ARNG dining facilities and unit Readiness Centers as required. Computes and publishes the Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA) for the ARNG State. Initiates requests for deviation from regulations and DLA supply catalogs. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative and submits technical specifications of contract requirements for commercial vendors when providing meal support. Prepare, award, and administer State Competitive Food Contracts for ARNG feeding. Oversees food service contractor performance. Establishes procedures to crosscheck quality assurance, sanitation procedures, contract requirements and individual price changes to prevent monetary loss of food service systems. Coordinates annually and during emergency and natural disasters with intra-agency officials such as State Emergency Management Agency, county, other state and local authorities and inter-agency officials. Conducts, coordinates, and evaluates inspections and assistance visits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations and to identify systemic problems.
4. In accordance with provisions of the Army Regulations internal control systems, initiates, accomplishes and maintains vulnerability assessments, internal control reviews, and, as applicable, proponent checklists. Ensures that potential problems are resolved and that adequate internal controls are implemented. Takes action necessary to minimize inherent risk and correct internal control inadequacies.
5. Monitors State ARNG federally funded Readiness Centers and ARNG Dining Facilities to ensure they remain within authorized standards and that required reviews are conducted. Ensure dining facilities and unit food services operate under regulatory requirements for Army feeding
operations.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
MILITARY GRADES:
Enlisted: E5 - E7
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
Enlisted: 92 Series
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least one (1) year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09). Experience, education or training in program or experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Must have experience, education, or training which involved detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities). Experience planning and organizing work assignments.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, the following education is required to qualify for position:
- master's or equivalent graduate degree
- 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1. Knowledge of Army National Guard food service operations, subsistence support, and feeding program requirements, including operational rations, dining facility operations, field feeding, food service budgeting, and compliance with applicable Army, DLA, NGB, and state policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of subsistence ordering, accountability, inventory, storage, sanitation, and food safety requirements, including the ability to monitor food service activities, maintain accountability of subsistence, coordinate inspections, and ensure compliance with sanitation, security, and regulatory standards.
3. Skill in planning, coordinating, and evaluating food service support for units, training events, exercises, emergencies, and contingency operations, including determining subsistence requirements, coordinating vendor support, and resolving operational issues impacting food service readiness.
4. Ability to administer, monitor, and provide oversight of food service contracts, vendor support, and related budgetary requirements, including coordinating prime vendor deliveries, reviewing pricing and stockage requirements, preparing contract specifications, and ensuring contractor performance meets established standards.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and serve as a technical liaison with military units, vendors, contractors, veterinary personnel, state and local agencies, and higher headquarters, including providing guidance, developing recommendations, participating in boards or planning sessions, and preparing reports, procedures, and program documentation.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your resume showing: (MANDATORY)
- Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
- Relevant work experience-include the employer's name and job title.
- Hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment
- Pay Plan, Occupational Series, and Grade (if applicable)
- Duties performed.
- Note: Resume are limited to two (2) pages. Only the first two pages of the submitted resume will be reviewed and considered for qualification and rating purposes.
- OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment. (MANDATORY)
- Current Soldier Record Brief or Soldier Talent Profile dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY)
- Letter of Recommendation from first line Military supervisor dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY)
- Letter of Recommendation from Commander dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY)
- Transcripts, if applicable. College/Vocational school transcripts MUST be submitted in order to receive credit for education.
- Miscellaneous Items (i.e. Certifications), if applicable.
- SF-50 (Current or Former Federal Employees), if applicable.
- DD 214-Member copy, if applicable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12996984
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.