Job summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Air Mobility Command / Mobility Air Force Air Forces Transportation technical expert, analyst, and integrator exercising master level knowledge of Logistics Readiness with an emphasis on Logistics Planning and Integration. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Major duties

Serves as a senior advisor for Logistics Readiness emphasizing logistics planning, integration, deployment readiness policy, command-level Logistics program management, and Logistics concept development enabling rapid, agile, and resilient Logistics effects and capabilities supporting full spectrum Air Mobility Command/ Mobility Air Forces Air support to Joint operations. Serves as a subject matter expert relating to Logistics Readiness planning, deployment readiness, and Logistics concepts process improvement, to include Represents Air Mobility Command / A4 integrator for development of emerging Logistics concepts to enhance warfighter support, developing emerging United States Air Force, Joint, interagency and multinational Logistics capabilities; leads or represents A4- A4R at Operations Planning Teams, programs, and studies involving Air Mobility Command/ Mobility Air Forces, USAF, Joint, and multi-national Logistics, Logistics Readiness, planning, and conceptual issues. Provides senior advisor subject matter expertise and command-level program management of Support Agreements, Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreements, War Reserve Materiel and other Logistics programs as well as Installation Deployment Readiness. Serves as a senior representative and spokesperson in communicating A4/A4R Logistics programs and project matters.

Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of knowledge of Logistics Readiness processes related to logistics planning and integration. Recognized functional expert in assessing logistics procedures to perform operations and contingency planning, deployment policy and execution, and logistics program management. Broad working knowledge of Joint and USAF Adaptive Planning and Execution processes, United States Air Force operational employment concepts, USAF Logistics capabilities, distribution, sustainment, and transportation issues affecting Air Mobility Command / Mobility Air Forces missions and force projection. Expert knowledge of all organizations including Department of Defense, Joint Staff, United States Transportation Command, military Services and Defense Agencies dealing with Logistics planning and integration impacting AMC/MAF particularly those organizations that relate to USAF operational employment concepts, AMC/MAF logistics, logistics plans, transportation, and supply. Comprehensive knowledge of USAF and AMC/MAF Logistics concepts, principles, and methodology applicable to the Logistics planning and integration. Provide technical expertise and experience when dealing with extremely broad and complex problems which may be further complicated by such factors as the wide diversity of organizations and activities, and by multiple authorities, policies, and controls. Broad working knowledge of deployment and distribution execution processes including requirements identification, mode determination, passenger and cargo processing, and billing process. Knowledge of public laws, regulations, directives, doctrine, and policy governing mobility deployment, distribution, and redeployment, logistics information systems, and DoD transportation. As a recognized expert, plans for and develops new policy and program guidance to resolve problems affecting segments of Logistics planning and integration. Possesses knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to processes concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and recommends improvements. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Knowledge of logistics planning and integration that involve planning, coordinating, or evaluating contingency support, logistics readiness deployment and execution, war reserve materiel management, base/expeditionary support, sustainment, redeployment, mobility bags/small arms weapons, air terminal operations (for non-AMC bases), and logistics command and control. Knowledge of logistics management information systems necessary for planning and executing deployment operations (e.g., Logistics Module (LOGMOD), Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES), Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting logistics readiness factors, and formulating procedural solutions to problems. Ability to integrate the separate functions in planning or implementing into a consolidated logistics solution and knowledge and ability to apply process improvement techniques and principles to identify problems and generate innovative solutions. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the staff of an organization including special study teams and task forces composed of members from different organizations and commands. 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.

Evaluations

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. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. 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.