TITLE 32 SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (MI USPFO)

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted service position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. Military membership in the MIARNG is required. Applicants must be willing and eligible to immediately enlist in or transfer to the Michigan Army National Guard.

***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***

This position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). Its purpose is to serve as the Chief of the division and to plan, organize, direct, develop, monitor, control, analyze and coordinate the installation logistics services support operations of five supply activities: Property Management Branch, Material Management Branch, Installation Transportation Branch, Storage and Distribution Branch and Central Issue Facility Branch Ammunition Supply Point operations, SARSS operations, and Cannibalization Point operations, in order to provide installation level supply support to ARNG units and activities within the state.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

Conducts and develops long range plans and participates with other agencies (Dept of the Army, Dept of Air Force, Installation Management Agency, Northern Command, Federal Emergency Management Agency, other states' United States Property and Fiscal Officers, Department of State, Department of Homeland Defense and other applicable state and federal agencies) to determine sufficiency of current logistics support systems and facilities to meet future organizational and mission requirements. Incumbent must be skillful in approaching individuals or groups to influence and motivate in order to obtain the desired effect, such as gaining compliance with established policies.

Serves as activity/fund manager for assigned logistics accounts. Receives fiscal information from each subordinate function and other agencies to assist with the development of the logistics portion of the Command Operating Budget.

Evaluates and analyzes operational trends for effectiveness and efficiency. Emphasizes correct equipment and supply authorizations, avoiding waste, fraud, and abuse of resources.

Determines installation (State) requirements for accomplishing the handling of unusual requests, receipt, storage and disposition of large shipments, large items, hazardous cargo, precious metals, material recycling, and hazardous waste disposal. Coordinates with USP&FO and applicable staff, major subordinate state commands, Major Commands, National Inventory Control Points (NICPs), NGB, DA, DLA, ORMS, AMC and other activities.

Performs program responsibility for the USP&FO commercial, equipment and personnel transportation support functions, provides oversight, and establishes operating guidance and policies for transportation support for the state.

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.

The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Conditions of employment

• MICHIGAN 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.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license; position subject to frequent TOY; may be required to travel aboard military aircraft; must be in the process of obtaining or possess a secret security clearance
• Must be qualified as, or in the process of, obtaining qualification as a Multi-Functional Logistician, 90A

Qualifications

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

MILITARY GRADE: O4-O5
Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid 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.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

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.

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

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. 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.

WHO MY APPLY:
AREA 1: Current permanent (Tenure 1 and 2) Federal Technicians/Employees of the Michigan National Guard and current temporary (Tenure 3 and 0) Federal Technicians/Employees of the Michigan National Guard who've held a temporary appointment with the Michigan National Guard for an accumulative 6 months within the last 12 months.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs):
-Customer Service
-Developing others
-Configuration Management
-Influencing/Negotiating

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 (DO NOT INCLUDE PII OR PHOTOGRAPH)
• For each relevant work experience, you MUST include:
  • Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
  • Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)
  • The number of hours you worked per week
• Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents: Standard Form 50(SF-50), Licenses, Certificates, DD-214

• SF-50: If you are currently an onboard MING Federal Technician/Employee, then you MUST submit your most recent SF-50 at time of your application submission. If you are currently or 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. Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience. Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes. To receive education credit transcripts MUST be submitted at time of application submission.

4. 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 Michigan Army National Guard.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

Next steps