Job summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief, Material Acquisition, responsible for the management of the logistical support functions of Eagle Hardware for the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, Kadena Air Base, and outlying work sites. The program and work directed deals with logistics management, with primary emphasis on centralized operations. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Major duties

Plan, organizes, and directs the activities of the organization with responsibility for the development of a segment of as supply program for 18 Civil Engineering Group. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Makes periodic and comprehensive assessment and evaluation of program goals, objectives, which will provide a basis for long-range planning to enhance the organization's management capabilities. Represents the Material Acquisitions Unit with higher levels within the organization and contractor organizations.

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 Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for General Supply Series, 2001. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied supply principles, concepts, and methodologies pertaining to supply management; through knowledge of supply principles, concepts and methods to enable resolution of difficult or unusual problems encountered by subordinates; knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures and instructions to enable supply and equipment support of facility maintenance activities and self-help issues; utilize practical knowledge of the technical methods, principles of material acquisition, self-help support, and facility maintenance requirements to support numerous projects; knowledge and skill in using automated supply databases for inventory management determination; knowledge of budget policies and procedures to determine budget requirements for future years as well as maintain and track adequate funding for the current year; knowledge of office automation software procedures and the ability to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic draft and to update and revise databases or spreadsheets. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives. Knowledge of governing supply and environmental regulations, procedures and instructions. Knowledge of supply functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense (DOD), Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and skill in maintaining effective staff coordination, staff cooperation, and overall working relations with senior and subordinate staff members. Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transaction in an automated supply system, Civil Engineer Material Acquisition System (CEMAS). Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to read, interpret and apply applicable reference materials, such as supply and Civil Engineer (CE) regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, orders, etc., to accomplish tasks and resolve complex CE supply problems. Knowledge of budget procedures and of processes of managing and administering a budget. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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. Noncompetitive applicants do not need to respond to the assessment questions with the A through E responses indicating level of experience/training. 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: When job announcements indicate PCS costs are authorized, overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and any applicable Federal Overseas Regulations. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval). Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.