Storage Specialist

Job summary

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Major duties

Serves as the senior technical expert and special project lead for DLA Distribution’s Space Optimization program. Develops, plans, implements, coordinates, operates, evaluates and executes various aspects of the Space Optimization and Storage Management programs. Implements long range plans for process and/or performance improvements within program areas. Provides technical advice and guidance to Infrastructure Management team members and Distribution Center Representatives. Supports the extensive coordination and integration within DLA Distribution to develop and carry out major organizational and process changes. Performs storage space analyses and analyses of net landed cost billing for storage. Evaluates emerging technologies, concepts and best business practices for both effective and efficient warehousing design/flow.

Qualification

To qualify for a Storage Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Conducting studies to identify trends and determine impacts related to depot operation and storage capacity/site capability, developing training manuals and training procedures for space optimization and storage management, recommending improvements regarding the storage and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and analyzing and evaluating storage and distribution space management policies, practices, methods, systems and procedures. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Decision Making Reading Comprehension Reasoning Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and 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. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.