LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• Direct the planning and development of NGB enterprise weapons system maintenance policy and programs for Fighters: F-15, F-15E, F-16, F-22, F-35, A-10, Tankers: KC-135, KC-46, Transport aircraft: C-130 (including C-130H and C-130J models), C-17, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: MQ-9, search and rescue aircraft: NHC-130J, HH-60G. This involves acting as a work lead, leading workgroups, conducting studies, and collaborating with others to implement Department of Defense (DOD), Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), Director of the ANG (DANG), and the NGB Deputy Director of Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection (NGB/A4) standards and requirements.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and reviews proposed and existing logistics and maintenance policies and related issues of high visibility, criticality, and applicability to the entire Air National Guard.
• Develops and manages the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP), conducts Inspector General (IG)-directed Continual Evaluations (CE) for all flying wings and Combat Readiness Training Centers (CRTC), and provides guidance to commanders, supervisors, and personnel on general policy and specific aircraft and equipment maintenance matters.
• Collaborates with the HQ Air Force, Major Commands, NGB staff, wing Maintenance Group Commanders, Quality Assurance Office and production area managers.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Work requires routine travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Position may perform other related duties as assigned.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Logistics Career Field. PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations.

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, Logistics Management Series 0346.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of critical strategic aircraft and equipment maintenance management, their underlying statutory and regulatory framework, and the interrelationships with related DoD-wide and private sector activities to formulate, analyze and implement broad programmatic policy. Knowledge of equivalent analytically demanding issues such as the ability to initiate, design, integrate, implement, and evaluate aircraft and equipment policies and practices for NGB. Knowledge of broad policy concepts that facilitate the ability to generate and analyze projects and programs which depart from previous practices, and which require the initiation of aircraft maintenance innovations, concepts and principles.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 Air Force Information Management publishing Tool (AFIMPT), to include utilization, development, sustainment short and long-term strategic planning, data support and broad knowledge and understanding of this system.

Knowledge of all aspects of Integrated Life Cycle Management and impacts/implications associated with Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management.

Skill in applying senior analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Skill in managing and coordinating complex activities, gathering facts and using effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions.

Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports including the ability to meet emergent and/or changing program requirements within available resources.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations.

Ability to plan and organize work and maintain good working relations.

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.

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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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