LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Vacancy No. AFMC-034603-12653924-BPS Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $90,178.00 to $139,407.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/23/2024 Close Date 1/10/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH


Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the AFMC Focal Point for Aerospace Maintenance Policy Management within the Maintenance Division, for aircraft, munitions, and equipment maintenance management.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

- Provides aerospace maintenance technical expertise and aircraft management programming to develop MAJCOM 21-101 Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management publications for a fleet of over 100 aircraft, consisting of 31 different mission/design/series (MDS) used for research, development, test and evaluation (RDT &E), and flight test support to include test and training munitions/missiles

- Serves as Division Action Officer for all logistics management taskings pertaining to munitions and maintenance management policy issues, recommending changes as necessary to improve and increase the organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Maintains career field (aerospace maintenance) currency on all munitions and maintenance management guidance, and provides programmatic and technical advice to all management levels to accomplish desired mission requirements. Logistics management responsibilities are provided for AFMC munitions/maintenance career fields, including logistics management policy for all Weapon System Management Lead Command/ Command assignments for all aircraft MDS and non-aircraft weapon/munitions systems for sustainment, modernization, and acquisition.

- Coordinates/integrates planning with officials of all concerned functional elements and ensures managers are informed and aware of planning rationale and alternative logistics strategies. Uses considerable persuasion to convince management officials to commit necessary resources to ensure plans are successfully fulfilled.

- Serves as quality advisor and facilitator for Maintenance Division strategic, contingency and logistics planning to establish/accomplish organizational goals and objectives. Leads development of Program Action Directive (PADs) and program plans (PPLANs). Reviews program documents and assesses the impact of actions and conflicting priorities to determine their impact on logistics management supportability. Is Command Focal Point to collect Command assigned task responses and status updates for Air Force Maintenance for the 2 I" Century (AFMx2 l) Strategic Plan. Advocates AFMC munitions, aircraft, engines, and support and test equipment requirements to Air Staff. Gathers facts and develops conclusions relative to any matter having a significant impact on solutions to problems requiring command attention because of their criticality or involvement with high-level policy. Exercises leadership and obtains agreement on required actions and schedules, and resolves conflicting points of view concerning aircraft, munitions and equipment program/policy matters.

- Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the command staff and subordinate SF organizations falling under AFMC/USSF control as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvement or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.

- Provides supervisor and staff with direction and advice regarding aircraft maintenance policies, procedures, and guidelines. Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

- Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

- Delivers decisions on work problems presented by subordinate units.

- Establishes and maintains metrics for management decision-making and information on status of HQ AFMC and associated publications.

- Meets with key agencies/customers and coordinating officials to assess customer policy requirements. Explains policies and procedures, and assist in resolving problems that arise. Identifies and implements/recommends policy improvement processes to meet customer requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized
  • Position may require an appropriate security clearance
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in developing and implementing logistics and equipment management policy, and/or functioning as part of a logistics management operation providing support to a specific mission, weapon system, or other program. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of principles and procedures of the department of the Air Force publication management process, to develop, coordinate, publish, implement, and maintain currency of guidance.
2. Knowledge of logistics and acquisition concepts as they apply to aircraft and equipment maintenance management.
3. Knowledge of the strategic planning processes. Lead, advise, and facilitate processes and workload towards meeting division goals, objectives, and/or initiatives.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate all or a portion of a logistics support projects.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Benefits

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, may be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

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

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/10/2025

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12653924

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
Wright Patterson AFB
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
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Next steps

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