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SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

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$93,358 - $121,371

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in planning and managing logistics and resources to ensure combat readiness in the Air Force, focusing on air transportation and operations during emergencies.

It's ideal for someone with experience in military logistics who thrives in high-stakes, supervisory roles and can handle crisis situations without disruption.

The position requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to national security priorities.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in logistics management, particularly in air transportation and air terminal operations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws
  • Ability to plan, direct, organize, and control programs for combat readiness and resource management
  • Skills in analytical and evaluative methods to assess program efficiency and recommend improvements
  • Pass initial and periodic drug testing as a Testing Designated Position (TDP)
  • Qualification to possess firearms, including signing DD Form 2760 and no disqualifying domestic violence convictions
  • Emergency-essential status, requiring availability during crises, signing DD Form 2365, and participation in readiness exercises

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as the Chief, Combat Readiness and Resources Flight with responsibility for planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over plans and programs.

Conditions of Employment cont. 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 use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Position requires access to firearms.

Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96.

Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition. This position is emergency-essential.

In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority.

The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises.

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

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

Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of Air Force air transportation/logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to a full range of management responsibilities along with the ability to conduct significant interpretation of regulations for application to achieve national security readiness requirements for the squadron.

Work requires considerable skill in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve management issues or problems.

Knowledge of a wide range of logistics concepts in transportation and air terminal operations planning to provide technical guidance to the development of program goals, plans, policies, procedures, and work plans dealing with the development of squadron strategic visions, to evaluate overall process effectiveness, and to recommend methods to help the squadron optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and recommend improvements.

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 a wide range of concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics management to include transportation equipment, vehicles, personnel management, deployment planning, training, operations, and logistic plans and programs under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the squadron.

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

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

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

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of a small to medium sized organization.

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

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Combat Readiness and Resources Flight, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Serves as a squadron technical advisor on a wide range of functions.

Represents the Combat Readiness and Resources Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5X-AFPC-12306074-224017-DLJ