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Distribution Facilities Manager

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
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Summary

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/20/2025 to 08/26/2025
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$105,383 to - $137,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Cherry Point, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DLADist-25-12783612-DHAR1
Control number
843895000

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Defense Industrial Base Direct Hiring Authority notice open to the Public.

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Duties

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  • Serves as the Deputy for a distribution center operation directly supporting global and retail customers, site program managers, and local customers.
  • In coordination with site director, oversees the work of a Continuing Government Activity (CGA) responsible for contractor oversight which includes monitoring of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
  • Participates in the management of the organic Retail Operations division that supports retail customers.
  • As the Deputy, participates fully in the overall management of the distribution mission and its programs.
  • Establishes and implements goals and objectives, long-range plans and internal management controls for the purpose of controlling operations, determining costs, and evaluating performance.
  • Serves as the senior specialist on distribution management, provides expert technical advice to director and other local managers on assigned programs and matters that affect the center's programs and projects.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Critical-Sensitive with Secret
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Required
  • Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Cherry Point, NC.
  • Supervisory Probation: Required
  • Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
  • Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Distribution Facilities Manager, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Work involves the coordination and integration of numerous functions (supply, maintenance, procurement, contract surveillance, transportation, inventory management, quality assurance, facilities and property management, and equipment as well as safety, security, and disposal) into an overall efficient and effective distribution operation. Quantitatively and qualitatively analyzes and evaluates plans, programs and critical issues from higher headquarters that affect center operations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. May require lifting of moderately heavy items, such as record boxes, and supplies. This requires above average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment: Employee is required, on a regular and recurrent basis, to visit warehouses, open storage sites, and other storage environments. During these visits employees are exposed to high noise and high or adverse weather conditions. Employee may be required to use protective equipment and follow special precautions when within some storage locations.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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