Job: Logistics Management Specialist

Jobing Description

Logistics Management Specialist
JOB SUMMARY:

NEW HAMPSHIRE NATIONAL GUARD

MILITARY INDEFINITE TECHNICIAN ANNOUNCEMENT

Current technicians selected will retain the appointment status they are currently in. (i.e., Permanent or Indefinite). Individuals from Area II or Area III will be appointed Indefinite status. Conversion to permanent status may be accomplished without further competition.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nation's longest-enduring institutions. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your States and your community!

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

This position is located in the Operations Compliance Function, Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS), Mission Support Group, at an ANG Aviation Wing. Its purpose is to be the point of contact for the Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment and training activities. Manages customer training and provides the Logistics Readiness Squadron forces with training and resources for deployed operations.

Open Areas of Consideration: Areas 1, 2, and 3

DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:

Area 1 = permanent or indefinite technicians currently employed with the New Hampshire National Guard. (this area includes NH National Guard AGR s who have USERRA rights back to a technician position).

Area 2 = AGRs, temporary technicians, or traditional/M-Day soldiers and airmen currently serving in the New Hampshire National Guard.

Area 3 = all individuals eligible for membership in the New Hampshire National Guard as a military member. (NOTE: Please call MSG Galen Garretson at 603-225-1214 to ensure you are eligible to enlist in the NH Army National Guard as a military member BEFORE applying for this position)

KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Must be a member or become a member of the NH National Guard.
* You must maintain membership in the National Guard for continued employment

DUTIES:

(1) Reviews and evaluates all operations, deployment, contingency and exercise plans to ensure mission readiness for the Logistics Readiness Squadron. Analyzes exercise and contingency plans to determine required Logistics Readiness Squadron actions in support of mission requirements. Incumbent evaluates all equipment, manning and training requirements to meet deployment and pre-planned tasking. The position is responsible for coordination with other base organizations on applicable plans. This position manages the development of plans for deployments, contingency response, expeditionary support planning, sustainment, and redeployment. Prepares updates and reviews the Logistics Readiness Squadron contingency/ deployment, base support, and related plans. Coordinates plans and annexes with Logistics Readiness Squadron managers. Incumbent initiates all changes, modifications, additions and/or deletions to personnel and equipment tasking and assignments through the Logistics Readiness Squadron Commander.

(2) Develops, manages and controls Logistics Readiness Squadron training and career development programs. Incumbent is responsible for Automated Training Systems, products, and a multimedia library and for developing training policies and procedures. This position provides training guidance and/or assistance to work center supervisors. Chairs and conducts meetings with management to resolve critical or controversial training issues. Develops training, conducts and or coordinates formal classroom training, to include readiness deployment training for all Squadron personnel. The incumbent makes arrangements for all formal schools to include technical schools for all squadron career fields, supervisory/management training and computer training. Plans and initiates cross-training and familiarization training to effect better personnel utilization.

(3) Compiles and updates status of Logistics Readiness Squadron, to include tracking and reporting of personnel, training, equipment and supplies. The position is responsible for generation of reports and for the assignment of proper security, classification and storage of classified documents. Compiles and prepares Status of Resources and Training System, Defense Readiness Reporting System, and Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) Readiness Tool reports and provides status and readiness briefings to Squadron and Wing commanders. Identifies shortfalls and recommends corrective actions. The incumbent monitors personnel deployability. The incumbent implements local directives for the establishment and management of Personnel Readiness folders. This position includes responsibility for development, management and control of the deployment/redeployment of squadron personnel and equipment. Identifies requirements, develops procedures, and conducts training of assigned personnel.

(4) Coordinates, develops, and administers management training programs for supervisory personnel. Incumbent instructs management personnel and trainers on the concepts, scope and objectives of training programs. This position monitors the training necessary to ensure understanding of the Air Force management system. The incumbent develops programs to ensure core task proficiencies. This job involves providing guidance to section supervisors in the selection of Enlisted Specialty Training (EST) trainers and task certifiers. The incumbent coordinates Air Force Training Course (AFTC) for personnel. EST program includes management, qualification, upgrade, job knowledge, proficiency, professional development and general military training. Coordinates and manages exportable courses and Career Development Course Programs. The incumbent advises commander on training deficiencies and problem areas and recommends solutions. In coordination with supervisors, prepares long-range career development programs for enlisted personnel. The job involves determining training requirements by reviewing and correlating documentation and balancing training needs against available resources. Performs curriculum development functions for supply customers and EST and conducts formal classroom training. The incumbent ensures development of Master Training Plan for each Flight in the Logistics Readiness Squadron.

(5) Develops local training programs to accommodate supply procedural changes, and coordinates changes to other career field areas as directed, to improve operational effectiveness when management indicators reflect potential trouble areas. Prepares, schedules, coordinates or conducts Supply Customer related Block Training. Manages and conducts inspections of all squadron training areas to ensure that records are maintained in accordance with established directives.

(6) Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS-07: Must have at least 12 months experience, education, or training

involving knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support. Experience integrating actions of support activities to meet program goals. Experience working with people from various levels and backgrounds to elicit their cooperation to perform specific tasks and comply with regulations, laws or practices.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS-09: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training

involving detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities). Experience integrating actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to meet program goals. Experience interpreting and applying regulations, laws or practices. Experience planning and organizing work assignments.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience A maximum or 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience. The education must have been in fields directly (i.e., business administration, logistics management, traffic management etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA's):

* Experience integrating actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to meet program goals.
* Experience interpreting and applying regulations, laws or practices.
* Experience planning and organizing work assignments.
* Knowledgde of the work being performed in the various branches of supply.
* Skill in defining problem areas and in application of conventional mobility management principles and concepts.
* Knowledge of methods and procedures to develop training and of the methods used to evaluate training effectiveness.
* Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
* Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of program related issues and problems.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

Military Grades: Minimum: SSgt/E5 - Maximum: MSgt/E7

Compatible Military Assignments: 2S0XX

(Note: Applicants without the compatible AFSC must have an ASVAB score of at least 41 in Administration and at least a 44 in General in order to qualify for retraining)

OTHER PERTINENT DATA This vacancy will be processed in accordance with NHNG TPR 335 & Article 16 of the Labor Management Agreement. Military compatibility and grade inversion rules will be strictly adhered to. In order to comply with the NGB compatibility criteria, selected individual will be immediately assigned to compatible military assignment.

THE FILLING OF THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF MANPOWER SPACE.

Reimbursement for PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) expenses IS not authorized

Selected individual must enroll in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Program. The Federal Financial Management Act of 1994, SEC 402, Electronics Payments, requires direct deposit to a financial institution for all Federal wage or salary payments.

If you are a male born after 31 December 1959, and you desire employment with the Federal Government, you must be registered with Selective Service.

The Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus, Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, and Selected Reserve Recruitment Health Care Professionals incentive will be terminated upon start date for a military technician position or AGR Title 10 or Title 32 tour. Recoupment may be required depending on the specific incentive contract recoupment procedures.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Main Website for New Employees - http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp

Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/

Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - Will match up to 5% of salary. For additional information visit: http://www.tsp.gov

This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

http://www.opm.gov/retire/retire_jobseekers.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.