As a General Supply Specialist, GS-2001-07, the selected applicants will service entry-level interns in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively more responsible assignments along with formal on-the-job training (OJT). Positions are located within DLA Aviation Richmond, VA and DLA Land and Maritime Whitehall, OH.
One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS CLAIMING PREFERENCE: PLEASE REFER TO THE OTHER INFORMATION SECTION FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON VETERANS PREFERENCE CRITERIA.
Summary
As a General Supply Specialist, GS-2001-07, the selected applicants will service entry-level interns in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program performing a series of progressively more responsible assignments along with formal on-the-job training (OJT). Positions are located within DLA Aviation Richmond, VA and DLA Land and Maritime Whitehall, OH.
One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS CLAIMING PREFERENCE: PLEASE REFER TO THE OTHER INFORMATION SECTION FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON VETERANS PREFERENCE CRITERIA.
As a General Supply Specialist GS-2001-07, under the guidance of a higher-grade specialist, your duties may include but are not limited to:
• Assisting in performing supply planning, including evaluating source data generated by the deployment plan (e.g., planned orders and planned arrivals);
• Analyzing and adjusting historical demand data to develop statistical forecasts for customer/item/location combinations that have demonstrated a demand pattern, and support the application of statistical models of prediction;
• Participating in the resolution of product quality, transportation, and supply discrepancies;
• Ensuring shipment issues and confirmations from the distribution locations are posted in a timely manner, in order to maintain the integrity of the inventory record balances; and,
• Processing customer requirements, including, entering and reviewing orders, editing information for completeness and validity, determining availability of requested items and associated replacements/substitutions, and coordinating and validating shipment information.
Relevant experience and/or education (see Qualifications below)
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Position is part of a Formal Developmental Program
Education requirements, if applicable, must be met by July 31, 2017.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Other conditions of employment: Permanent Change of Station (Moving expenses) (PCS): Not Authorized; TDY Travel: Occasionally; Overtime Work: Rarely; Financial Statement Filing: Not Required; Security Requirements: Non-sensitive; Tour of Duty: Regular; Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-Exempt; Drug Testing Designated Position: No
For additional conditions of employment information with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) Program, click here.
Qualifications
You may qualify for this position based on education if you will complete that education by July 31, 2017.
To qualify for this General Supply Specialist position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess ONE of the following:
A. Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees AND meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on one of the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class); (2) grade-point average (2.95 overall or over the last two years of bachelor’s degree –or- 3.45 in your major field or over the last two years in your major); or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. For more specific details on SAA, click here. -OR-
B. Have one full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Such fields include business administration, commerce, marketing, industrial management, engineering, economics, accounting, business or commercial law, and statistics. One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement. -OR-
C. Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal Service performing analytical or administrative supply work related to supply planning, demand forecasting, and product and transportation quality assurance in support of supply operations. -OR-
D. Have less than the full amount of graduate education described in "B" and less than the amount of experience described in "C," but have a combination of the type of graduate education described in "B" and the type of experience described in "C." COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: If you do not qualify based on education or experience alone, you can combine your education and experience by converting each to a percentage and then adding the percentages.(If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3.) For GS-7: To calculate your percentage of graduate education divide the number of graduate semester hours by 18. Refer to the qualification requirements above for a description of the type of experience that is considered qualifying. To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience. GS-07: Requires 12 months of specialized experience as described in "C" above. Now add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100% for you to qualify under the combination of education and experience.
Volunteer Experience: Your Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
NOTE REGARDING EDUCATION: You may qualify for this position based on education if you will complete the qualification requirements on or before July 31, 2017. Legible transcripts MUST be submitted to substantiate your education claims or you may be rated ineligible. At time of application: (1) Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Are you claiming veterans preference? If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans’ preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS: The Office of Personnel Management has published the end date for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as August 31, 2010. To receive veterans' preference for service during the Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom era, you must have served for more than 180 days between September 11, 2001 and August 31, 2010 OR be in receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Additional information is available at http://www.hr.dla.mil/resources/news/VeteransPreferenceChanges.asp. Other qualifying eligibility for preference (e.g., disability) remains unchanged.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the Highly Qualified category or above on the rating criteria for this position. Please note: CTAP/ICTAP does not apply to current or former DoD employees applying for DoD positions.
Schedule A noncompetitive consideration: In addition to applying through competitive procedures, certain applicants with disabilities may be considered non-competitively under the Schedule A hiring authority. In order to be eligible for employment under Schedule A, documentation of your disability is required. Such documentation is used to verify that the individual being hired is indeed a person with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. Proof of your disability must be included in your application package. You also must submit all documents required by this announcement by the closing date and meet all qualification requirements. For more information and proof required, see: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/#url=Schedule-A-Hiring-Authority.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made if you are within reach of selection, and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into 3 categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, Qualified.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans’ preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). It is possible only eligible veterans in the highest quality category may be referred when the number of qualified veterans in this category exceeds the number of jobs to be filled.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Résumé: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (i.e., mm/yyyy - mm/yyyy) of employment. For more information click on "How To Prepare A Resume".
2. Other supporting documents:
- College transcript(s), if applicable
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable
- CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the cover page and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1983652.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, July 12, 2017to receive consideration.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DLA OPM Serviced
3390 E Broad Street
Bldg 11 Section 3
Columbus, OH 43213
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your category placement, you may be referred to the hiring official. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI).
Once the selection is made, referred applicants will receive a notification of the decision.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Résumé: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (i.e., mm/yyyy - mm/yyyy) of employment. For more information click on "How To Prepare A Resume".
2. Other supporting documents:
- College transcript(s), if applicable
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable
- CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the cover page and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1983652.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, July 12, 2017to receive consideration.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DLA OPM Serviced
3390 E Broad Street
Bldg 11 Section 3
Columbus, OH 43213
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your category placement, you may be referred to the hiring official. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI).
Once the selection is made, referred applicants will receive a notification of the decision.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
