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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a General Supply Specialist, Position Description Number T5801900 and is part of the 158th Logistics Readiness Squadron Supply Management of the Vermont Air National Guard.
07/23/2024 to 08/23/2024
$61,070 - $79,390 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
9
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VT-12487009-AF-24-43
801184800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Priority Placement Program will be cleared. Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the VTNG. Area II: All current Federal Employees from any agency. Area III: All current and former members of the VTNG Area IV: United States citizens
The primary purpose of this position is to provide centralized oversight of critical squadron programs. Measures LRS processes through inventory analysis, surveillance, trends and standards, develops and writes local policy/procedures and performs over the shoulder inspections. Also responsible for all funds management functions including satellite stock fund management in support of unit mission.
1. Performs analysis on a wide range of technical squadron functions by analyzing historical and current data and identifying deficiencies or potential problems during surveillances or staff assistance visits. Evaluates unexpected fluctuations or trends in statistics, resolves discrepancies, and makes recommendations for change when problems are identified that adversely affect operations. Performs analysis on current or potential problems identified by flight management. Compares supply performance and maintenance interface data with prescribed standards to identify the effectiveness of supply support. Performs in-depth research and special analyses and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement. Facilitates corrective measures when specific actions are required by other elements. Serves as the point of contact for all customer problems unresolved at flight level. Utilizes computer software programs, spreadsheets, databases and graphics to collect, organize, analyze, display, and/or brief management information to customers and/or squadron management staff. Monitors inventory losses by analyses of inventory discrepancies, adjustments, and trends to ensure the integrity of the base resources management system. Receives incoming shipment discrepancy reports and evaluates and performs analyses on incoming and outgoing reports to ensure the effectiveness of the Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) program.
2. Develops, coordinates, and publishes local supplements and makes recommendations to assist in the development of major command (MAJCOM) supplements to Air Force (AF) manuals and instructions applying to the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS). Drafts and finalizes operating instructions, which include but are not limited to, alert plans, duty hour, and designation of delivery locations. Recommends changes to higher headquarters when standard procedures are inadequate or erroneous. Documents findings for problems that can not be resolved and forwards compiled data to higher echelons for study and resolution.
3. Manages the General Support Division (GSD) and monitors the Material Support Division (MSD) of the Air Force Supply Management Activity Group (SMAG) at base level. Develops and maintains trend analysis for stock fund operations and formulates long and short-range projections. Is a member of the Financial Working Group (FWG) and a technical advisor to the Financial Management Board (FMB) and base organizations on the problems affecting the stock fund and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) budget as well as supply and equipment financial management. Briefs upper level supervisors and managers in the interpretation of supply/financial management data reports. Coordinates the preparation and submission of the initial and revised stock fund budget call with the GLSC. Analyzes financial transactions to detect errors and initiates corrective action. Coordinates with the GLSC funds manager for the approval of free issue, forced credit turn-ins, and adjusted stock level requests. Serves as the approval level authority for all inventory adjustments affecting the General Support Division stock fund. Coordinates with the GLSC/SMAG for all adjustments affecting the Material Support Division stock fund. Ensures supporting documentation is attached and certification/approval signatures are obtained on the original Consolidated Inventory Adjustment Document Register (Ml0) and forwarded to the Customer Support Liaison Element within 30 days of completion.
4. Analyzes and forecasts financial data to the Wing Finance function, Financial Management Board, and Maintenance Group regarding impact of Stock Number User Directory (SNUD) price changes that affect obligations. Initiates reverse post actions as required. Reviews and certifies organization cost center records. Maintains and monitors files and listings associated with organization effectiveness and corrects data to ensure accurate calculations of future year funding and flying hour program.
**REFER TO PD FOR FULL LISTING OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES**
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2, 3, 4
Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the Vermont National Guard.
Area II: All current Federal Employees from any agency.
Area III: All current and former members of the VTNG.
Area IV: United States citizens.
* Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference.
Qualification Requirements: Experience, education or training involving administration of supply management, storage, cataloging, packaging and distribution or other work which provided the applicant with a general knowledge of one or more aspects of the supply field. Experience using computer and automation systems.
Specialized Experience: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Demonstrated ability researching documents or other resources to coordinate inventory requirements. Knowledge of stock levels, inventory, shipping, receiving, requisitioning and requirements of supplies and equipment. Experience involving the control of supply stocks and accounting for equipment. Knowledge of supply management, cataloging, maintenance, and disposal procedures. Experience which required person-to-person contacts to convey information and ability to compile reports, letters, memoranda, etc. Demonstrated experience with cost estimates, budgets, or funding management. Experience conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information; reconstruct records for complex supply transactions; and/or provide supply operations support for supply activities.
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master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degreeor
LL.B. or J.D., if related
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of graduate level education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on the duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
-Practical knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied supply principles, concepts and methodologies in one or more of the technical supply specializations.
-skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature in one or more of the technical supply specializations.
-knowledge of common methods, procedures, regulations and other guides relating to supply.
-ability to analytical and evaluative techniques in defining and resolving problems.
-knowledge of supply and support functions that interrelate with the assignment.
-Ability to analyze information and trace sequence of transactions to resolve problems.
-ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
There are no specific educational requirements for this vacancy.
Veterans Preference
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following occupational competencies:
1) Managing Resources
2) Data Systems
3) Organizational Performance Analysis
4) Compliance
5) Risk Management
6) Strategic Thinking
7) Internal Controls
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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