Logistics Management SPecialist

Full Job Description

About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Supply and Maintenance Division, Directorate of Logistics located at Fort Dix, NJ.

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.

To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing logistical programs to ensure full utilization of resources; developing plans to integrate logistical support of operations in the areas of supply, service, maintenance, transportation, and/or food service; conducting staff assistance visits and inspections to subordinate units; providing reports to higher echelons of command; utilizing current logistics and financial systems to monitor, input, and track supplies, equipment, and status of funds; and developing budget data to support supply, services, maintenance, transportation or food service funding requirements.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Logistics, Advanced Supply Chain Management, Business Law, and Service Management.

(Note: you must attach your transcripts with your application package.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.

Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Major Duties:

• Serve as a Logistics Management Specialist in an Army Reserve Brigade or equivalent sized unit.
• Provide coordinated logistical guidance and policies to subordinate units regarding logistical operations.
• Utilize current logistical systems to allocate and monitor funding requirements for logistical operations.
• Advise on logistics status and logistical support to achieve and maintain effective operational readiness status.
• Analyze maintenance policies and regulatory requirements to increase level of unit readiness.
• Maintain liaison with higher headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) staff, and other Army Reserve (AR) Commands to ensure effective logistical support.