Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1899000 and is part of the NE USPFO, National Guard.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Nebraska National Guard Area 1, 2, and 3 applicants.
Duties
As a SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0346-13, duties include:
(1) Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignment, and the capabilities of employees. Provides employees with advice, counsel or instruction on both work and administrative matters. Maintains military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit and selects appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, provides or arranges for needed development and training, and maintains an effective leadership/career development program. Makes critical judgments and on-the-spot decisions regarding the safety of assigned personnel. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Ensures the Equal Employment Opportunity Program is effective. Establishes channels of communication within the division to keep personnel informed and provides feedback. Finds ways to improve or increase the quality of the work directed. Develops performance standards, explains performance expectations, and evaluates the work performance of subordinates.
(2) Manages, plans, organizes, directs, monitors, controls, analyzes and coordinates the operations of the Supply and Services Division, to include property management, material management, transportation, supply and storage management, central issue facility management, Ammunition Supply Point operations, SARSS operations, and Cannibalization Point operations, through the use of logistics automation. Serves as the United States Property and Fiscal Officer logistics authority by utilizing comprehensive knowledge of supply policy requirements and evaluating the logistics actions required.
(3) Demonstrates mastery of general supply program management by applying new concepts and developments to supply problems that may depart from established practices. Plans for significantly new and far reaching logistics program requirements such as new equipment fielding, mobilization, de-mobilization, new logistics Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS), and Home Land Defense/Defense Support to Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA). Requires the application of new theories, concepts, and/or development to supply problems not acceptable to treatment by accepted supply methods, techniques, or procedures.
(4) Conducts in depth analysis and reviews, and issues directives and procedural instructions extending beyond local operations involving multi-level and multi-agency logistics operations. Formulates and approves operating procedures necessary to support the USP&FO and the requirements of supported units and activities. Monitors, recommends, and coordinates automation of logistics functions and programs. Ensures the USP&FO responsibilities for the receipting and accounting of property are met, to include accountability of mobilized assets for CONUS and OCONUS missions. Monitors and coordinates contingency stockage requirements.
(5) Provides staff and installation support for equipment distribution/redistribution plans and programs. Ensures compliance with excess supply and equipment programs. Manages stock record account(s). Serves on the Authorized Stockage List (ASL) review board. Participates as member of state readiness committee. Ensures compliance with the Management Control Program for installation supply and services.
(6) Advises the USP&FO and Command Staff on installation logistics, transportation, and supply readiness status of units. Identifies, evaluates, and makes recommendations for required support available, concerning overall plans and proposals for current and future operations. Plans, recommends, develops and issues approved policies affecting logistics support and operations. Resolves policy issues at NGB and the State level of the organization where the complexity is such where other employees have been unable to develop solutions. Collects and consolidates data for areas in which operations are contemplated.
(7) Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Military membership in the Nebraska Army National Guard is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required.
- Direct Deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform daily. 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.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458.
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 and 3
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.
Military Grades: Maximum: O5; Minimum: O4 ; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised.
Compatibility will be followed in accordance with 32 USC 709(b) and 10 USC 10216. Compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position.
Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.
Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - Please send all inquires to ng.ne.nearng.mbx.persec@army.mil
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems. Work involves performing or supervising staff work in planning and coordinating logistical support activities to provide the money, manpower, material, facilities, and services needed to support a specified mission at the time and place they are needed.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13: Do you possess 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Education
Undergraduate Education:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements for many positions covered by this standard. Others have individual occupational requirements that specify that applicants must, in general,
(1) have specific course work that meets the requirements for a major in a particular field(s),
or
(2) have at least 24 semester hours of course work in the field(s) identified. Course work in fields closely related to those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
*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
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).
Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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.
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. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section.
Required Documents
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 (optional)
- Cover Letter
- DD-214
- SF-50
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:
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order:
1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants
2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants
3. Fully qualified Area 3 applicants