Duties
***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***
This is a provisional position description that projects duties and responsibilities associated with the Joint Staff. This position is located in the National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Office of the Director. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Logistics Director for matters to include but not limited to, supply and services, maintenance, transportation management which includes Defense Movement Coordination (DMC), OPTEMPO budget management, acquisition, command logistics combat automation, inventory management, and installation, facility and environmental issues. The incumbent is responsible for integrating logistics information system requirements across joint programs and between logistics and other combat-support functional areas. The incumbent is responsible for logistical multiservice/component contingency planning for Homeland Security/Homeland Defense operations as they relate to the State. Provides leadership and administrative control over personnel responsible for oversight of the J-4 in logistics planning, maintenance, and installation management. Creditable base level of work supervised is GS-09. To credit this base level requires supervision of units (two or more) in which at least 25% of the non-supervisory work of those units is at the GS-09 level. The incumbent serves as the principal staff officer and primary advisor to the Adjutant General (TAG) and the Chief of the Joint Staff for all logistics planning and operational requirements. The position includes responsibility for sustainment of equipment used by National Guard units. This position requires military membership.
Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the state J-4, Logistics Directorate. Develops goals and objectives that integrate manpower and personnel support objectives into state short and long-term operational plans. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the J4 staff, to ensure work problems or barriers for mission accomplishment are eliminated.
Coordinates and directs the logistical mission and administers the Command Supply Discipline Program. Sets priorities and deadlines for special projects and coordinates plans with other states/territories as well as with subordinate supervisors.
In collaboration with the Director J-5 and J-7, develops the logistics support and sustainment portion of the deliberate planning and contingency planning process as well as develops the logistics requirements for future roles and missions.In collaboration with the Director, J-6 develops logistics automated information systems policy, procedures, and implementation plans.
In collaboration with the Director, J-8 recommends logistics sustainability and mobilization implications or shortfalls for consideration by TAG and National Guard Bureau J-4, ANG/LG, ANG CE and ARNG G-4 Directors.
Issues joint logistics sustainability planning and mobilization guidance for use by the Adjutant General, Chief of the Joint Staff, Joint Staff Directors, Major Support Commands (MSC's), and war trace military services. Oversees the preparation of joint logistics and mobilization studies, estimates, and plans. Provides a single point of contact to facilitate all logistics initiatives.
Oversees the preparation of the logistics sustainability objectives needed to support the force structure and serves as the focal point.
In collaboration with NGB J-4, ARNG, G-4, ANG/LG, ANG/CE, Joint Staff, Power Projection Platforms, and MSC's, identifies assets for fielding redistribution and cross-leveling during times of war, terrorist attacks, fire response services, environmental issues, natural disasters, humanitarian relief, and other contingencies in accordance with USAF and ARNG concepts(s) of operations and in support of the National Military Strategy. Reviews and advises NGB J-4 according to mission change documents, program guides, initiatives, directives associated with all engineering and construction activities.
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Base level of work supervised is GS-09.
Represents the J-4 Directorate in dealing with a variety of state and state National Guard functional areas/organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all serviced organizations and all senior staff members within the state.
The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army 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 Michigan Army 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.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the Michigan Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- 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 trial period
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
- Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
Qualifications
In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Military Grades: O4-O5
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
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.
AND
Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Education
No substitution of education allowed 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).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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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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.
Resume MUST include the following:
- Job Title
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and contact information
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Area of Consideration Explanation:
- Area 1: Current Federal Technicians of the Michigan National Guard
- Area 2: Current military member of the Michigan National Guard.
- Area 3: Open to all applicants who are willing and eligible to join Michigan National Guard.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, start and end dates (format must include Month and Year; MM/YY - MM/YY) of employment and a full, complete explanation of job experiences.
2. Other supporting documents:
- DD 214 (Optional)
- Transcripts (Optional)
- SF 50 (Required)
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.