Clarification from the agency

This position is open to internal GSC employees only.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of section ensuring that supply chain program policy complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Applying supply chain management and logistics readiness experience; analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of major command programs.
• Represents AFGSC . Supply Chain Management program in a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of employment.
• 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. (Cont'd below)
• (Cont'd) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime may be required.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Administrative and Mangement Positions, Supply Program Management Series 2003

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 In-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of supply chain management in support of military weapon systems maintenance under peacetime and wartime conditions; to direct and manage a wide range of major command level functions; such as procurement, property utilization and disposal, maintenance, quality assurance, transportation, funds control, inventory management, and storage and distribution. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for technical supply chain management, assessment, and improvement of command plans and programs in the area of logistics readiness.

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. In-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of supply chain management in support of military weapon systems maintenance under peacetime and wartime conditions; to direct and manage a wide range of major command level functions; such as procurement, property utilization and disposal, maintenance, quality assurance, transportation, funds control, inventory management, and storage and distribution.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for technical supply chain management, assessment, and improvement of command plans and programs in the area of logistics readiness.
3. Ability to apply standard principles and concepts of logistics management to develop and execute plans which cover the life cycle of ICBM weapon systems, bomber aircraft systems, sub-systems, acquisition, and sustainment; including practical knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of small to medium size organization; including ability to effectively apply agency safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.