SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) Job in Jefferson City, MO

Vacancy No. MO-12923134-AR-26-086 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $74,678.00 to $97,087.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/26/2026 Close Date 4/16/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Jefferson City, MO


Summary

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position.

This is an Indefinite GS-2003-11 SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5267000 and is part of the MO Directorate of Logistics. This is a bargaining position.

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This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified permanent and indefinite Title 5 National Guard employees who are currently working for the Directorate of Logistics in Missouri.

Duties

  • Monitors required unit equipment inventories and is active in the development, scheduling and execution of special command physical inventories.
  • Coordinates with USPFO Property Management Branch, Examiner Section on their annual inventories and selective inventories as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Plans, organizes and manages supply and services functions to include command equipment/property readiness/accountability management.
  • Formulates and implements command supply operating procedures and policies necessary to support units.
  • Ensures unit responsibilities for receipting and accounting of equipment and supplies are met.
  • Develops and manages the state logistics contingency stockage plan and coordinates the plan with the USPFO.
  • Directs the loan of equipment between units within the command.
  • Advises the Logistics Management Officer (LMO) on command supply and services status and recommends support required for current and proposed operations.
  • Manages the command property program within units of the state to ensure Equipment on Hand (EOH) readiness is met.
  • Maintains current command supply analysis on trends of effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Provides management oversight responsibility for the state ARNG command Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Program reporting.
  • Receives fiscal information from each subordinate function to prepare and review budget estimates for the command supply and services functions.
  • Prepares, reviews and verifies command supply and services reports.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Indefinite employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
  • In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
  • Management has the right to convert indefinite employment to permanent status without re-advertising.
  • The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
  • Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • United States Citizenship is required.
  • Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
  • Position is subject to the provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Appointments of retired members of the Armed Forces as National Guard employees within 180 days of retirement requires a waiver approved by the Adjutant General of Missouri before an effective date can be established.
  • Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
  • 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.

Qualifications

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS 09 grade level that provided knowledge of supply program relations, knowledge of specialized methods and techniques to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations, ability to analyze and resolved difficult issues in problems in supply processes, work methods, supply data management and supply operations; ability to develop and implement procedures and knowledge of a variety of technical supply operations.

Education

SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education.

Additional information

Selective Service Act:
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).

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.

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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 among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:

  1. Resume (must include the following information)
    1. First and Last Name
    2. Contact Information (Phone Number and Email)
    3. Position Title(s)
    4. Company/Organization Name(s)
    5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
    6. Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement
Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.

It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
  1. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
    Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
  2. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
    This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
  3. DD214s

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/12923134

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

Chelsea Kirchner
Phone
573-638-9500 X39811
Email
chelsea.n.kirchner.civ@army.mil
Address
MO Directorate of Logistics
7101 Military Circle
Jefferson City, MO 65101-1208
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.