LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• Implements, plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Weapons and Munitions Management Element.
• Applies military operations experience to analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate goals and objectives for planning and organizing projects to accomplish Air Component training goals and objectives.
• Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet DoD, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Air Force and C-MAJCOM training requirements.
• Serves as the senior representative and spokesperson in communicating weapons/munitions program matters.
• Maintains professional and technical expertise. Attends training, conferences, and briefings to maintain andincrease individual knowledge of operational doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures, training methods,processes, and procedures; including awareness of functional expertise in the assigned area.

Requirements

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
• 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.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent requires a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and a current SSBI or equivalent.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug (cont'd)
• (cont'd) use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, National Security, and public safety.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee must be able to obtain and retain a US Government official passport.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.

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 in-depth knowledge of the application of military operations expertise at the C-MAJCOM level as it applies to assigned programs, operations, weapon systems, logistics support and personnel readiness in support of major military operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, Special Operations, command and control, or similar operations. Expert knowledge of doctrine, theories, and principles of munitions systems and support planning, development, and execution sufficient to develop training plans and observe and evaluate participant actions in exercise conditions at the C-MAJCOM level. Knowledge of logistics concepts as they apply to weapons and munitions systems management and support, to include the tactical-level (munitions squadron) to the operational-level (C-MAJCOM). In-depth knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations and the ability to convey advanced concepts and implement technical procedures in support of operational-level command and control exercises. Knowledge of and skill sufficient to organize, plan, coordinate, and execute various exercise mission specialties in support of joint task forces, land, sea, and air component objectives and ground, naval, and aero maneuver forces.

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:

In-depth knowledge of the application of military operations expertise at the C-MAJCOM level as it applies to assigned programs, operations, weapon systems, logistics support and personnel readiness in support of major military operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, Special Operations, command and control, or similar operations.

In-depth knowledge of doctrine, theories, and principles of munitions systems and support planning, development, and execution sufficient to develop training plans and observe and evaluate participant actions in exercise conditions at the C-MAJCOM level.

Knowledge and experience of Air Force and Air Component missions and relationships to determine coordination and liaison requirements; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating planning action effectiveness; and the relationship of various entities involved in program planning and execution of military operations to ascertain training audience strengths and weaknesses for exercise planning and execution.

Knowledge of logistics concepts as they apply to weapons and munitions systems management and support, to include the tactical-level (munitions squadron) to the operational-level (C-MAJCOM).

Skill in organizing, planning, coordinating, and executing various exercise mission specialties in support of joint task forces, land, sea and air component objectives and ground, naval and aero maneuver forces.

Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as an instructor and professional exercise controller training mid to senior-level military commanders and their staffs. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 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 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.

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