GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage Flight-Level centralized equipment management processes throughout the AF enterprise. Provide support for all weapon systems and ground supply equipment assets for logistics supply accounts, including operations worldwide. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying USAF equipment management policies and procedures to research, analyze, and resolve equipment authorization, requirements, accountability, shortage, or excess equipment issues; utilizing ELMS or comparable logistics information systems to research, extract, validate, and reconcile equipment data; and using Microsoft Excel or comparable analytical tools to clean, manipulate, reconcile, and analyze large datasets, identify trends and systemic discrepancies, develop metrics or analytical products, and formulate findings and recommendations supporting equipment readiness and program management. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An equivalent combination of successfully completed qualifying education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Specialized experience directly related to the work of the position may be used to meet the requirements of this position. Education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts with your application if using education as a substitution of experience. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency logistics/supply concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics/supply management to include equipment asset authorizations, ordering and movement, supply chain management, logistic/supply planning under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the squadron that benefit the global enterprise. Skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Skills in analyzing issues and formulating solutions to complex problems. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of subordinate installations/organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to access and utilize supply information and develop metrics. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Perform customer operational analyses Provide base level managers guidance on the applications of supply principles and disciplines Consistently and thoroughly evaluates the accuracy of data within various supply systems Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, to include but not limited to, Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, Combatant Number Air Forces, Air Force Sustainment Center, Installations, and all sub-units Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.