Logistics Management Specialist
- Location:
- Washington, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 11/12/2024
- End Date:
- 26/12/2024
- Offering Type:
- Temporary Promotion
- Hiring Paths:
- Federal employees - Competitive service
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
About U.S. Army Sustainment Command
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The 401st Army Field Support’s mission is to leverage the power of the Army Materiel Command (AMC) and the entire Materiel Enterprise to support the readiness of U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT). As part of the ARCENT team, the 401st provides logistics support to military and government agencies working to build readiness and security capacity in the region. We accomplish this mission by integrating and synchronizing the reach back capability of the AMC Life Cycle Management Commands (LCMCs) and Program managers under the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA-ALT). Today, the Battalion operates within the ARCENT Area of Operation (AOR) in countries such as Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and UAE supporting joint military forces and government agencies such as the U.S. Department of State.
Job summary
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as a multi-functional Logistics Management Specialist who provides guidance and staff level support to geographically dispersed Army Field Support Battalions (AFSBns), Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) under the cognizance of Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB) area of support (AOS).
Major duties
Analyze installation wide logistics readiness posture in terms of equipment status, supply support capabilities, and regulatory policy and guidance necessary to achieve the highest level of readiness. Ensure strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to unit members and integrated into the organization’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, work products, and services. Oversee surveillances and reviews Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) surveillance inspections for compliance with statement of work (SOW) requirements. Review logistics operational data and trends and recommend Courses Of Action (COA) to improve performance and reduce cost. Evaluate statistical data to ensure that costs of revised or enhanced readiness do not exceed the mission suspense’s and directives. Resolve work problems presented by customers and recommend or implement ways to improve production/quality of work. Deliver briefings on status of supply program issues and supply system problems. Coordinate with various agencies, supported units, and commercial contractors to obtain assistance in maintaining reliability, and availability for all installation tactical and combat systems and equipment. Demonstrate proper procedures to work on supply systems of records to prevent material from not being accountable or in excess.
Qualification
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating logistics performance to detect developing trends of assigned programs; recommending actions and/or initiatives to enhance logistics management efficiency; compiling information from logistics management systems for current and projected readiness activities; and preparing reports and briefs for logistics maintenance programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Organizational Awareness Planning and Evaluating Strategic Thinking Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Evaluations
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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.