Support Services Supervisor Job in Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan

Vacancy No. 24-8TFSRL649546 Department Pacific Air Forces
Salary $23.49 to $57.98 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/21/2024 Close Date 11/27/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan


Summary

About the position: This position is located at the Logistics Office on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Position serves as the assistant to the chief of the Resource Management Flight for 18th FSS. The Center provides support services in three main operational areas: central warehousing, property management, and vehicle operations. Incumbent assists in planning, directing, organizing, coordinating and supervising Center operations to meet organizational goals, objectives and requirements. Analyzes squadron mission, goals, processes and procedures and participates in strategic planning to facilitate efficiencies and increase mission capabilities. Assists in developing short and Jong term goals and objectives and in developing and implementing a plan of action to accomplish goals. Provides management advisory services to senior leadership and activity managers on routine and complex issues pertaining to appropriate utilization of Center and activity level resources and recommends actions to achieve desired results. Assists in development and implements plans for central warehousing of approximately $3M in NAF inventory consisting of a wide range of products and supplies for serviced activities. Assists in development and implements plans for the acquisition, distribution, operation, and maintenance of a fleet of approximately 200 general/special purpose vehicles to include specialized industrial and construction equipment. Assists in development and implements plans for accountability and disposition of $67M in NAF property and equipment. Ensures facility resources to include warehouses, freezer/refrigerator units, storage compounds, maintenance & repair center, and machine shop are fully utilized and managed in meeting mission requirements, goals and objectives. Ensures all program areas comply with Air Force, DoD, federal, host nation laws and regulatory guidance as applicable to the operations. Develops internal policies and procedures to ensure uniform operations. Applies resource protection practices to ensure the security of facilities and assets to include resale inventories, supplies, material, vehicles and equipment. Provides input for budget and ensures program is operated within budgetary constraints. Deals with local vendors and contractors. Utilizes multiple automated systems unique to FSS activities. Applies AF Safety, OSHA and HAZMAT standards. Supervises NAF & LN employees. Operates general/special purpose vehicles and MHE assigned to the Center. Performs manual labor in/outdoors. Performs other duties as assigned. Position is a position of trust. Works under supervision of the Chief, Support Services Center.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12619796

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/27/2024

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Applicants must have experience which required planning, organizing and directing work of an operation with diverse functions. Experience must be at a level which demonstrates ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities described above. Applicants must also have in-depth experience in the purchasing, accounting and storage of supplies and retail sale/perishable inventory, and weighted average based inventory management; acquisition, accountability and disposition of property; and in-depth experience in vehicle management, repair & maintenance, and operator training and licensing operations. Must have sufficient computer skills to manage automated retail sales business based point of sales and inventory programs. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and writing in English and have sound Japanese conversational skills. Must have experience managing a nonappropriated fund business based retail sales (food and durable/nondurable goods) and services activity.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/27/2024 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

Kadena NAF HR Office
Address
Kadena Resource Management Flight
18 FS/FSN
Unit 5135 Box 10
APO AP, AP 96368-5135
US
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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