SUPERVISORY GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST Job in Westfield, MA

Vacancy No. MA-12741472-AF-25-104-017 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $83,426.00 to $108,448.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/29/2025 Close Date 6/13/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Westfield, MA


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD1956000 and is part of the MA ANG 104th FW, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Capt Jeremy Polastry at jeremy.polastry@us.af.mil.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to current members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.

Duties

(1) Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational, supply, transportation and fuels objectives. Establishes, reviews, and revises policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary, to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment. Promotes team building, implements quality improvements, and responds to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. The incumbent provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate personnel. Incumbent establishes priorities based on attainment of goals, objectives and work to be accomplished. Assigns work to achieve maximum economy, effectiveness, skill utilization, and employee motivation. Makes assignments based on priorities and the difficulty and requirements of the assignment. Interviews candidates for positions in the flight; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment of subordinate personnel. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. The incumbent assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends other action in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of subordinates and provides and/or arranges for needed development and training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Implements, promotes, and effectively supports equal opportunity for all personnel and follows provisions of labor agreements and applicable directives pertaining to personnel management. Promotes acceptance and adherence of special emphasis programs. Maintains an effective position management program.

(2) Delegates responsibility and authority to subordinates. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters. Provides guidance and policy direction in supply and equipment support for all assigned units. Develops plans, programs, and policies for the operation, management, and administration of current and projected organizational programs. Provides guidance in establishing local procedures and/or control not specifically provided for by higher headquarters to include developing and publishing major command options to USAF manuals and regulations. Directs development of local supplements and operating instructions and updates as required. Responsible for the implementation of supply computer operations and programs. Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with other flights, supported organizations, and higher headquarters. Advises the Logistics Readiness Squadron Commander on available resources of personnel, equipment and funds to maintain maximum mission effectiveness.

(3) Assists in formulating policies, concepts, and procedures to ensure that an effective LRS operation is maintained using personnel, equipment, and funding to support the mission. Directs the internal surveillance program to scrutinize the operations of all Logistics Readiness Squadron functions to ensure compliance. Obtains, studies, and analyzes programming work assignment and workload documents. Monitors and reviews the monthly inventory document for excessive gains/losses and initiates appropriate action as required.

(4) Provides management oversight of the Logistics Readiness Squadron training program to ensure the effectiveness of the squadron enlisted on-the-job-training programs. Responsible for the oversight of squadron readiness and ensures reporting accuracy for logistical inputs for the Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), and Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) Readiness Tool (ART) reports.

(5) Maintain a working knowledge of functional manpower requirements and documents, manning levels, and work with respective flight leadership to address staffing concerns.

(5) Ensures coordination with the Global Logistics Support Center and Major Command (MAJCOM) funds managers on the preparation and submission of the General Support Division operating budget. Complies with policy and procedures in the management of stock funds. Analyzes appropriate supply reports and financial data to provide the Logistics Readiness Squadron Commander with reports of actual stock fund operations as compared to what was programmed and budgeted. Advises the Logistics Readiness Squadron Commander on the status of operations and maintenance (O & M) and stock fund availability.

(6) Performs other duties as assigned.
The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. For more details, please contact the POC listed above.

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.
  • 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.
  • Favorable background check is required.
  • Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate SECRET clearance for this position.

Qualifications

Military Grades:
ENL: SMSgt to CMSgt

Compatible Military Assignments:
AFSC: 2S0
*All applications will be considered regardless of Branch AFSC*

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:Open to current members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have have experience with analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade. supervising and/or managing supply personnel and a variety of supply functions. Knowledge on the entire inventory management supply system. Experience coordinating with other organizations on complex and controversial supply issues. Experience providing advice and guidance on supply regulations to upper levels of management regarding supply functions. Experience analyzing, developing, evaluating to improve supply programs, policies, procedures, techniques, etc.

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

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 months/years.

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

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position.

For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, the following termination rule applies:

Incentive Termination without Recoupment:
If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent or Indefinite position after 25 February 2010 where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment.

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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.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Required Documents

Resume must be submitted with the following information:

  • Your name and contact information.
  • Work Experience section of your resume must include:
    • Name of the organization you worked at.
    • Job title you held at the organization.
    • Start and end dates for the position (dates must have month and year).
    • Bulleted statements regarding duties you performed in the position. Be clear and concise in stating your duties, we will not make any assumptions regarding your experience. Your bulleted statements should reflect that you have the required specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • If your position was in the civil service, include the grade and series for the position.
    • If applicable, include TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN experience. Enter your AFSC, bulleted statements of duties, and start and end dates (dates must have month and year).
  • Education and certificates if applicable. Include name of school, degree, or certificate, start and end dates.
  • Part-Time, unpaid, volunteer work if applicable. Include duties and responsibilities and start and end dates (dates must have month and year).
Unofficial Transcripts, if used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.)

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/12741472

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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Agency contact information

MA HRO STAFFING INBOX
Address
MA ANG 104th FW
175 Falcon Drive
Westfield, MA 01085-1482
US

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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.