Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D0887000 and is part of the AR ARNG USPFO, National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Branch/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
(1) Arkansas Army National Guard (AR ARNG) Technicians; (2) All members of the AR ARNG, (3) Individuals who are not members of the National Guard but who are eligible to acquire membership in an available and compatible military grade for excepted technician positions. (Upon selection, must be a member of the AR Army National Guard).
Duties
1. Administers, plans, organizes, directs, monitors, controls and coordinates the logistical support of the Supply and Services Division, to include supply and storage management, property management, material management, transportation, and logistical automation. Reviews, analyzes and issues directives and procedural instructions received from higher authority. Formulates or approves operating procedures necessary to support the USP&FO and the requirements of supported units and activities. Monitors, recommends, and coordinates automation of logistical functions and programs. Ensures that USP&FO responsibilities for the receipting and accounting of property are met. Monitors and coordinates contingency stockage requirements. Provides staff and installation support for equipment distribution/redistribution plans and programs. Ensures compliance with excess supply and equipment program. Manages stock record account(s). Ensures compliance with the Internal Control Program for installation supply and services.
2. Advises the USP&FO on installation logistics and transportation status. Recommends support required and identifies support available for current and proposed operations. Plans, recommends, develops and issues approved policies affecting logistical support and operations. Collects and consolidates data for areas in which operations are contemplated. Provides guidance on interpretation of directives and assists units, organizations, and activities in installation logistics and transportation matters.
3. Coordinates supply and inventory management actions, location surveys, additions and deletions, transportation actions and documents, funding, and special purchases. Oversees storage facilities in receipt, storage, preservation, and issue of supplies, equipment, ammunition and explosives. Coordinates inventories and is active in the development, scheduling and execution of annual and special physical inventories. Responsible for ensuring and maintaining the proper degree of security for items in transit and/or in-transit preparation/staging areas and items reflected on the stock record accounts.
4. Receives fiscal information from each subordinate function and other agencies to review and submit budget requirements for the logistical portion of the state operating budget. Evaluates the effects of new programs on funding requirements and directs the preparation of justification for budget revisions. Reviews and verifies logistical financial reports. Directs and coordinates logistics activities including the procurement and provisioning of supplies and services and management of materials and equipment.
5. Administers and analyzes operational trends for effectiveness and efficiency. Emphasizes avoiding waste, fraud, and abuse of resources. Monitors, analyzes and recommends corrective action regarding property losses within the state.
6. Ensures compliance with the bulk and package Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) quality surveillance program.
7. Determines installation requirements for accomplishing the handling of unusual requests, receipt, storage and disposition of large shipments, large items, hazardous cargo, precious metals and hazardous waste disposal. Coordinates with USP&FO, commands, National Inventory Control Points (NICPs) and other activities.
8. Administers the USP&FO transportation support functions, provides technical advice, establishes operating guidance and administers policies for transportation support for the state.
9. Performs the full range of supervisory personnel functions. Implements provisions of personnel management such as equal employment, merit promotion, career development, performance appraisals, employee counseling, incentive awards and position management. May select or contribute to the selection of subordinates. Hears employee grievances and deals with union representatives as necessary. Ensures adequate training for employees within the division. Initiates formal requests for personnel actions. Ensures accuracy of position descriptions. Ensures a safe operating environment for employees in accordance with current safety and Occupational Safety and Health Act directives/requirements.
10. Attends conferences, workshops and meetings on matters of policy and procedures. Provides information on policy and operations as required. Renders technical assistance and guidance to commands and activities on supply and services. Visits or directs visits to commands and activities to ensures adequate logistic support is rendered.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER THE EDUCATION SECTION.
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.
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 in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Military Grades: Officer
Minimum Grade - W-1/W01
Maximum Grade - O4/MAJ
Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard.
IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:
- Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
- Plan and organize work; and
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
To include, experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
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.
Education
DUTIES CONTINUED.
12. Additional duties as prescribed by the supervisor may include:
- Administering, planning, organizing, monitoring, and coordinating the support of the material management, Central Issuing Facilities, and other logistical management support to the Supply and Services Division.
- Advises the Supply and Services Division Chief on Classes of supply and OCIE
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS 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.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance
- 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.
- 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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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 among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs):
- Exercises extensive knowledge of logistical management programs as the technical authority.
- Employee demonstrates knowledge in logistic funds management, property management, stock record management, installation storage management and transportation management.
- Employee has knowledge to perform independently in the application of logistics management methods and procedures. The work is characterized by the depth of analysis involved in resolving problems or issues and the impact on logistical operations.
- Participates in the resolution of recommended new policy development and develops new guidance for implementation.
- Resolves difficult issues and problems in supply support operations and systems.
- Utilizes experience and expertise to bring together the collection of knowledge, skills and abilities when functioning as a project team leader.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
DO NOT COPY THE GENERAL, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, KSAs AND DUTIES WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
2. Current Military Branch Career Data Brief:
Air- Career Data Brief: can be obtained through vMPF using the following steps: Navigate to https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPFNet40/Hub.aspx > Login > Career Data Brief (CDB) > View CDB > Print to Microsoft PDF > Save as a PDF.
Army- Soldier Talent Profile: can be obtained through IPPS-A using the following steps: Navigate to https://ipps-a.army.mil Login > PKI Login > (login with CAC) > OK > My Soldier Talent Profile > Print. From here, you save the document as a PDF.
If you are not currently serving in a Military compacity (any Branch or Service), please provide a letter of intent to join the National Guard.
Failure to provide proper documents may result in disqualification.
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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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 once the announcement has closed. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.