LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

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: Manages all ANG Unit Type Codes (UTC) from cradle to grave. Provides expert guidance and direction to National Guard Bureau (NGB) Functional Area Managers (FAMs) on UTC development and maintenance.

Duties

Oversees the management of over 25,000 Personnel and Equipment UTCs within key ANG functional areas. Ensures completion of tasks related to deliberate/adaptive planning and execution of all standard and non-standard ANG UTCs. Reviews Operational Plan/AEF requirements and determines which logistics requirements are valid to the ANG Logistics Directorate (A4), and assists FAMs in sourcing logistics ANG personnel and equipment to fill requirements. Analyzes UTC Manpower Force packaging Reporting Tool (MEFPAK) and UMIS/UTA data for ANG UTCs, identifies and updates changes to ANG UTCs and coordinates changes with ANG FAMs and units. Notifies ANG FAMS and units of monthly updates and provides data to units. Applying logistic experience: analyzes, develops, and evaluates database data, and develops recommendations to resolve unit data submission deficiencies and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program. Maintains a continuous liaison with other ANG and NGB Joint Staff, Air Staff, other Service headquarters counterparts and DoD offices. Qualifications

Conditions of Employment continued: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Category II /Type 5 (Code O). In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Logistics Management Series, 0346. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques for the assessment of major aspects of Unit to resolve issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, humanitarian relief, deployment, Planning Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS), special operations or similar operations. extensive knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: 1. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of MAJOM level plans, programs and UTC utilization for conducting major operations. 2. Extensive knowledge of the Air Force Global Force Management process, Reserve Component Period (RCP) to include Combatant Commander Operation Plans (OPlan), adaptive planning, joint operations planning and Combatant Commander (COCOM) requirements. 3. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive force management analysis and preparing solutions to resolve critical and substantive problems and issues of mission effectiveness and efficiency. Issues are immediate or long-term in nature and generally involve mission planning and changes to existing unit missions. 4. Ability to plan, organize and negotiate effectively with senior analysts, military officers and management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve critical or substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 5. Ability to draw together diverse concepts; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, negotiate and mediate complex issues and maintain good working relationships with internal and external contacts. 6. Ability to interpret and deconflict guidance from multiple sources; transforming clear, concise and easily understood guidance and policies. Must analyze multi-faceted complex situations; develop courses of action for execution with impacts and implementation directed actions upon approval. 7. Detailed knowledge of ANG, HQ USAF, and OSD planning, tasking, and management databases to include, but not limited to: Logistics Module (LOGMOD), Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES),Aerospace Expeditionary Forces Reporting Tool (ART), Status of Resources Training System (SORTS), UTC Management Information System (UMIS) and the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS). 8. Detailed knowledge of joint and Air Force doctrine, adaptive and crisis action planning and operational concepts. 9. Ability to lead planning teams: originate new ideas, projects and methodologies; execute projects within established time constraints 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.