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General Supply Specialist

Naval Supply Systems Command

Naval Base, Norfolk, VAFull-time$63–81K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$63–81K/yr
Location
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The General Supply Specialist serves in NAVSUP FLC NORVA’s Operations Department, supporting ships and units home-ported in or visiting the local area. The role provides supply, logistics, husbanding, and related services; analyzes supply and logistics issues; coordinates port and other services; and recommends solutions to material-support problems and service-provider deficiencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supply PrinciplesSupply Operations AnalysisInventory Problem ResolutionLogistics CoordinationMaterial ManifestingMaterial DeliveryMaterial Turn-InHazardous Materials HandlingSubsistence OrderingRequisition ReviewDemand ForecastingProblem SolvingSupply PlanningComputer LiteracyAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityIntegrityInterpersonal SkillsReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork

Qualifications

One Year Specialized ExperienceMaster's or Graduate Education or Law DegreeExperience and Graduate Education Combination

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as a GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST in the Operations Department, Logistics Support Center (LSC), Afloat Logistics Support Section of NAVSUP FLC NORVA GF.

Duties

  • You will provide direct supply, logistics, husbanding, training, and other support for ships and units home-ported and visiting the local area. LSR (Logistics Support Representative) act as a focal point for all aspects of shipboard support.
  • You will perform general supply specialist work and deals with supply and logistics issues which require analysis and recommendations for improved operations of LSC, other shore infrastructure, outside service providers and related areas.
  • You will coordinate a wide variety of logistics and non-logistics services, various husbanding, port operations, Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) coordination, and other duties including the provision of training information and transportation facilitation
  • You will Analyze and recommend multiple ways to solve material support problems, evaluates reports to monitor compliance with system requirements and procedures, markets and coordinate supply and logistic services.
  • You will identify problems and collates suggestions from assigned units, analyzes service providers' support methods to determine deficiencies, make recommendations on possible improvements, provides Ship's management team with alternative solutions.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience demonstrates the following: practical knowledge of supply principles, concepts and methodologies in order to perform General Supply Specialist work investigating, analyzing, and resolving supply operations/management and inventory problems related to a variety of supply requirements in support of US Navy Ships to include husbanding services, port operations, hazardous materials, subsistence, and other services provided by shore infrastructures .Experience in 1) Providing units with procedures for using the Logistic Support Center (LSC), assist with parts ordering, coordinating material manifesting and delivery, and assisting with material turn-in.; 2) Coordinating supply and logistic services and in providing information such as: material delivery and transportation, subsistence material ordering and delivery procedure, ship's store material ordering and delivery procedures, hazardous material/hazardous waste delivery and offload, husbanding services including cranes, pier movement and other pier services; 3) Reviewing of outstanding requisitions with long lead times and coordination of delivery from alternate sources of supply. 4) Providing assistance directly to fleet units or acts as an interface with other sources of information to provide answers to units questions. You will also be evaluated on the following competencies: Forecasting and Demand Planning, Problem Solving, Partnering, Supply Planning, Computer Literacy. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Interview. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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