LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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Summary:
The primary purpose of this position: As United States Indo-Pacific Command's (USINDOPACOM) primary logistics command and control element for Pacific Air Force's (PACAF) 613th Air Operations Center's Air Mobility Division (613 AOC/AMD), direct, develop, implement, and manage all aspects of logistics recovery functions for PACAF assigned/gained air mobility and tanker aircraft operating off-station worldwide 24 hours a day (7 days a week). In this capacity, AMD Logistics supports USINDOPACOM, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Air Mobility Command (AMC), and the theater Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC)/Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) during Phase 0 day-to-day operations and contingencies. In addition, AMD Logistics supports all higher-headquarters, COMPACAF/COMAFFOR steady-state operational missions, off-station exercises and training outside the scope of the air tasking order through 24/7 coverage of assigned and gained airlift and tanker missions.

Duties:

Plans, directs, manages, coordinates, and executes activities of aircraft logistics, including Maintenance, Transportation, and Supply support for recovery of PACAF assigned/gained air mobility weapon systems.

Establishes and implements processes to determine sources of supply, manpower, transportation, and funding to execute the organization's mission.

Develops, organizes, and maintains status of personnel, equipment, and supplies deployed in support of aircraft recovery.

Provides reports, briefings, and metrics reflecting maintenance status of all PACAF assigned and gained air mobility aircraft as directed.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Travel by military and/or civilian aircraft may be required in performance of duties.
• The employee must be able to work under pressure for varying periods of time, rotating shifts, and overtime as dictated by mission requirements and/or supervisor. Extended shift work may be required during - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - contingency operations as determined by the supervisor; augmenting the Battle Staff may also be required.
• The employee will be required to work independently to resolve/provide solutions to a myriad of problems requiring aircraft recovery expertise.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. The employee must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• The employee may be required to maintain positional certification commensurate with their applicable series and successfully complete all certification required by Major Command guidance. This may include attending Initial Qualification - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - Training at the AOC/AMD Formal Training Unit class. Upon completion, the employee will receive a special experience identifier (SEI) whereupon he/she will be required to complete Mission Qualification Training in order to - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - achieve Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status. Once CMR, employee is qualified by functional area and proficient to support primary missions focused on assigned duties. Thereafter, the employee will be required to complete AOC - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - Continuation Training and maintain proficiency in AMD and AOC specific air mobility planning and execution systems. The employee will be skilled in a variety of computer system software programs to assist in creating briefings - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - and presentations regarding the planning and execution of air mobility missions and related areas.
• Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYEMENT: CONTINUED

• Former logistics technician with 15 years of experience in logistics, maintenance, supply, and/or transportation experience working in Air Operations, Command Center-type environment preferred.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.

QUALIFICATIONS:
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 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 knowledge of the principles and concepts of logistics readiness, flight line maintenance and airfield operations, to include logistics planning techniques in functional areas of supply-chain, maintenance, and transportation. Extensive knowledge, skills, practices, and methods of Command and Control (C2) programs, out of the ordinary situations critical to the 613 AOC/AMD's mission. Conduct assessments/projects/studies in readiness levels at recovery sites and budgeting guidelines (people, money, and equipment), provide analytical findings, and propose recommendations and solutions. Broad knowledge of peace-time, contingency, and crisis-action planning to deal with varied levels of air mobility operations in the PACOM Theater. Knowledge in planning and coordinating various air mobility scenarios with air mobility entities and international organizations located throughout the world in order to plan, organize, and accomplish the varied, and often times critical operational requirements of PACOM. In-depth knowledge of air mobility organizations, staff directorates, and personnel working within USTRANSCOM, USPACOM, AMC, and PACAF. Understand how they interface and integrate into C2 operations, mobility flying units, enroute logistical support organizations, foreign governments, and liaison personnel assigned to US Embassies located throughout the USPACOM Theater.

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 mobility airlift operational concepts, weapon systems, policies, principles, practices, procedures, objectives and applicable Command and Control (C2) directives and instructions to make independent decisions and provide sound recommendations to effectively plan, schedule, govern, manage and direct global airlift mobility missions. Knowledge of mobility airlift operational functions and interrelationships with PACAF staff, AMC, PACAF Mission Support and Maintenance Groups, including their respective units, and PACAF-gained Air National Guard airlift units; Knowledge of flight line policies and regulations governing production operations and production control.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues related to mission execution and reporting functions in support of current, immediate, or pending airlift missions.
• Technical knowledge and ability to work/manage a wide variety of web-based tools such as GDSS, ES-S, IGC, and GATES to monitor, update, manipulate, and promulgate recovery and logistics support data, for visibility to higher headquarters and affected units. Knowledge of the types of machines and equipment used to support aircraft repair actions.
• Collect and organize data and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, which includes organizing/briefing senior command staff preparing a variety of written reports with substantive findings and recommendations. Routinely, communicates with wing senior leaders (O-5s, O-6s) both electronically and orally. Ability to solve multiple problems and recognize the various details involved in order to establish facts and take necessary actions to develop alternate courses of action to successfully accomplish the mission. Ability to work multiple tasks in a high stress, high operations tempo environment and be able to rapidly respond to situations in a timely manner.
• Understand manufacturing terminology, data and standards, then relate them to the appropriate control projects assigned.
• Observe recovery operations and determine whether schedules are being followed and be able to identify the causes for delays in recovering the mission.

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.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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