Duties
As a Logistics Management Specialist with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Develops, implements and evaluates the logistics and property accountability plans and policies for the organization. Serves as the subject matter expert for the command in the area of logistics. Provide oversight to property book operations. Analyzes and coordinates information and requirements with other command levels/sections in the area of supply and equipment readiness for the organizational readiness report. Reviews, analyzes, and develops plans to optimize the impact of future authorization documents and/or force structure changes and the impact on organizational readiness. Communicates and coordinates with proponent agencies with recommendations for improvement and implementation of new equipment/concepts to the authorization document. Analyzes and plans for the implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters concerning logistics and property accountability activities. Provides guidance and assistance to ensure command programs have been implemented. Evaluate the effectiveness of logistic programs in subordinate elements. Plans and coordinates the establishment and operation of the Administrative and Logistics Operations Center (ALOC). Develops, coordinates, and implements tactical standard operating procedures for logistics. Plans, develops, and implements actions/procedures for subordinate organizations in preparation for the transfer of all or part of accountable property for deployment. Develops and coordinates the home station logistic support plans. Researches, develops, and implements logistic support plans for natural disasters, homeland security/defense missions.
- Develops and coordinates the execution of the command supply discipline program, command maintenance discipline program, and other directed command inspection programs. Assists in the preparation for additional command level inspections in the area of logistics and maintenance. Plans and coordinates periodic inspections, inventories and change of hand receipt accounts to assure supplies are serviceable, properly stored, maintained and accounted for as required by regulatory authority.
- May supervise and maintain property book accountability utilizing an automated system and related computer programs to account for property. Directs the establishment of hand receipt files for each element, whether separate or organic to the organization, and maintains accountability by the use of hand receipt listings.
- May coordinate with the state level headquarters and subordinate elements of the organization on the lateral transfer and/or turn in of excess property. This includes analyzing the proposed transfer/turn in actions and its impact on readiness. Coordinates annual supply reconciliations with the state level headquarters. Also coordinates the processing of backorder reconciliations and equipment status profiles.
- May establish quality control procedures and oversees the edit of all documents. Ensures documents are accurate and properly input into the automated system. Establishes administrative procedures and oversees the flow of subordinate/command documents and reports through the Property Book Office to assure complete, accurate, and timely submission of data.
- Analyzes requirements, develops forecasts, directs re-allocation, and provides guidance for the execution of funds for all decentralized logistics resources.
- Provides technical guidance and assistance to all organizational logistic personnel pertaining to logistics and property management. Plans, organizes and assigns work to subordinates engaged in logistics and property management at the command level.
- Is the primary point of contact for the conduct of new material information briefings for the command.
- Acts on behalf of the commander when attending logistical conferences, meetings, or other forums in which information must be provided or decisions are required.
- Represents the National Guard and the Commander in the community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas Army National Guard. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please visit or contact a Texas Army National Guard recruiter before applying for this position.
Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:
- All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army National Guard.
- All current members of the Texas Army National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army National Guard.
Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
Remarks:
- Texas Army National Guard Membership is required.
- The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
- This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
Military Requirements:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Need not have MOS to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS within one year of appointment.
AFSC/MOS:
Immaterial
Rank Spread:
Enlisted: E1 (PVT) - E8 (MSG)
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience Required
At least 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training which includes identifying activities involving logistical support operations. Experience integrating the actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to develop a comprehensive logistics plan. Experience monitoring such functions as program planning, resource and fiscal management, training, manpower management, and/or automated data processing to meet the logistics plan. Experience identifying delays or problems and developing corrective actions. Comprehensive knowledge of logistics and maintenance requirements to function as the primary advisor for the establishment of command logistics policies. Comprehensive knowledge of logistic regulations and directives to establish organizational logistics management policies and procedures. In depth knowledge of the missions, functions, goals and objectives of the organization for the purpose of conducting continuing analysis and decision making. Comprehensive knowledge of the military decision-making process required to provide input to the development of plans and operations orders. Knowledge of property accountability requirements sufficient to provide oversight for the establishment and maintenance of property accountability. In depth knowledge of the operational aspects of equipment authorized for the organization and authorized substitutes to advise senior leadership on the mission degradation resulting from the limited availability of authorized equipment. Comprehensive knowledge of authorization documents and their impact on organizational readiness and mission accomplishment in order to provide recommendations for improvement and implementation. Comprehensive knowledge of tactical logistic operations to develop the logistic support portion of operational plans and guidance. Comprehensive knowledge of required logistical actions to develop and maintain plans for full or partial deployment and redeployment. Knowledge of budgetary procedures and limitations sufficient to advise senior leadership on prioritization, develop an obligation and execution plan, and to monitor requisitions and ensure availability of funds in accordance with command priorities. In depth knowledge of the requirements for completing reports of survey to review, recommend, submit to approving authority for signature, and forward to higher headquarters. Comprehensive knowledge of logistics accountability to monitor review and/or inspect logistical requests, receipts, and pending transactions in accordance with command supply and maintenance discipline programs. Knowledge of one or more automated supply databases to retrieve, review, and analyze logistical data on an ad-hoc basis or through recurring and specialized reports. In depth knowledge of logistical readiness factors and the effects that equipment availability, serviceability, and compatibility have on the overall logistics readiness of the organization. In depth knowledge of logistical requirements to plan support for organizational training, physical security, and strength maintenance activities and requirements. Knowledge of human resource management procedure sufficient to function as the administrative supervisor for active guard reserve and military technicians.
-OR-
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -or- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -or- LL.M., if related.
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A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.
Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.
Education
If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -or- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -or- LL.M., if related.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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/12650344~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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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.