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Posted: March 30, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

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Location

Salary

$117,284 - $152,471

per year

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in a logistics squadron for the Air Force, overseeing operations like moving cargo and passengers, managing supplies, vehicles, and warehouses, while advising on plans for both normal and emergency situations.

It's a supervisory role at a busy military base in Delaware that supports joint missions and requires working through crises like disasters or national emergencies.

A good fit would be someone with strong leadership experience in logistics, who thrives in high-pressure environments and understands military supply chain needs.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in logistics management, including cargo/passenger movement, supply chain, equipment/vehicle management, warehousing, and deployment planning
  • Knowledge of federal and Air Force logistics principles, practices, procedures, and regulations for peacetime and wartime conditions
  • Supervisory and managerial skills to lead a branch with 339 personnel in a Logistics Readiness Squadron
  • Ability to serve as a mission-essential and key position employee, reporting during inclement weather, emergencies, or mobilizations without vacancy
  • Willingness to receive vaccinations and boosters (e.g., for anthrax) and participate in readiness exercises
  • Understanding of safety, security regulations, and quality assurance in logistics operations
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-12 within the past 52 weeks for merit promotion applicants

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the 436 LRS/LGL Branch.

Position serves as Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Deputy and Logistics Manager; technical advisor in a squadron with 339 funded authorizations supporting a large installation with a joint operational mission.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (cont) This is a mission essential position which requires me to report to work and/or remain at work regardless of inclement weather; national disasters/emergencies.

I understand mission essential positions require the employee to continue to perform essential functions during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather situations or other emergency situations.

These mission essential functions are existing functions that enable the Federal government to continue to provide the necessary, vital services during time of need and require great commitment of the civilian employee.

This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507.

The incumbent must meet all requirements of key positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases.

During a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The same will be required to take part in readiness exercises.

This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.

This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent or designated alternate to be removed from any military recall status.

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, 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 a wide range of federal and agency logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics management to include cargo and passenger movement, supply chain management, equipment and vehicles management, vehicle maintenance, warehousing, deployment planning and operations, personal property movement, fuels and, Quality Assurance, and logistic plans under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the squadron; knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

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: 1.

Knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics management to include cargo and passenger movement, supply chain management, equipment and vehicles management, vehicle maintenance, warehousing, deployment planning and operations, personal property movement, global fuels and cryogenics, Quality Assurance, and logistic plans under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the squadron.

2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate and apprise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 4.

Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 5.

Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and in formulating solutions to complex problems.

6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate installations/organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

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. Major Duties:

As deputy to the commander, plans, organizes, and oversees the day-to-day support activities that the Squadron provides to the installation. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Represents the Logistics Readiness Squadron for installation and functional area logistics readiness issues within and outside the organization.

Plans and directs training, resources, and systems required to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the squadron.

Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 4W-AFPC-12925276-222696-CS