Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current Maryland Air National Guard members only.

The purpose of this position is to manage deployment and logistical assets to ensure productive and effective utilization of materiel funding and requirements for all Security Forces tasks and responsibilities. This position performs the following duties:

Directs, obtains, maintains, and provides for proper usage of Security Forces equipment in order to meet unit objectives. Tracks operational and performance data on tools and equipment to provide feedback for appropriate activity. Directs repair of tools and equipment. Ensures timely calibration of equipment. Maintains liaison with interservice, Air Force, MAJCOM, and other agencies to ensure proper acquisition, use, and maintenance of major equipment items required to support the unit. Plans for the use of physical security equipment, ensuring the most efficient and economical combination of manpower and equipment. Implements DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM policies and plans. Coordinates, and monitors short and long term equipment requirements.

Manages SF equipment accounts. Requisitions all materials, equipment, and services necessary to support the function, to include self-help projects. Requires a high level of expertise and knowledge of specialized equipment and determines suitable substitutes. Monitors source allowances, validates requests, and processes documentation to procure equipment.Maintains and utilizes current federal supply catalogs, stock lists, GSA catalogs, cross-reference lists, commercial manufacturer's parts lists, and catalogs. Performs research to identify items by stock number or stock class, part number, item specifications, quantity, availability, recommends source of procurement, unit price, total cost, and sole source justification, as applicable. Responsible for CA/CRL, Open Verification Library (OVL) local stock processes.

Performs trend analysis of past utilization of supplies and other materials to identify and determine future requirements. Records expenditures and maintains current on-hand balances. Provides financial accounting data to the Resource Advisor. Provides unfunded requirements and FINPLAN recommendations. Acts as the alternate Resource Advisor.

Manages and directs programs in support of SF deployment requirements. As the Unit Deployment Manager, serves as the primary point of contact between deployment work centers for all deployable assets. Establishes a mobility bag management program. Ensures all shelf life items are current. Serves as a representative at conferences, working groups, and meetings dealing with deployment, equipment, and reviews. Compiles and reports SF Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and Air Expeditionary Forces Reporting Tool (ART) data. Responsible for providing SORTS, ART and DRRS briefings to wing and squadron commanders. This position is the primary SORTs, DRRS, and ART monitor.

Coordinates movement of equipment and material by all modes of transportation. Manages the Material Safety data Sheet master file. Ensures hazardous and sensitive materials or equipment are properly stored, labeled, and proper disposal procedures are followed. Ensures safety equipment is on hand and serviceable. Operates and manages SF storage facilities, to include geographically separated units and training sites. Reports material status of work order and job order requirements. Develops and manages a program to ensure material and tool discipline is maintained in all SF cost centers. Searches files to determine stock replenishment levels for bench and shop stock for centrally controlled supplies and other materials within funding limitations. Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

This position is only open to current members of the Maryland Air National Guard. 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 probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-1 - E-7
Military AFSC: 3P0X1

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Able to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, using presentation and report formats. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures. Learned ability to assess the surrounding environment to recognize immediate risk levels. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade for one of the seven organizational program disciplines and its applicable Security Series career.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 24-months experience, education, or training in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling installation and law enforcement activities. The incumbent must have experience providing training in areas related to this position and analyzing reports of investigations and maintaining security records. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

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):

• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Planning

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

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

2. Other supporting documents: This position is open to current members of the Maryland Air National Guard only. You must submit Enlistment Contract, Memorandum from your unit commander detailing current status, or other documentation to provide proof of current membership in the Maryland National Guard. Failure to submit supporting documentation will disqualify you from consideration.

If you are a current Federal Employee, please submit your most current non-award SF-50 when applying. If selected, failure to submit this documentation may affect your pay and/or delay your appointment.

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