Clarification from the agency

This is an indefinite position. Indefinite employment does not confer permanent tenure and is covered under tenure group 3. Indefinite technicians serve at the will of the appointing officer and may be separated any time, after a 30 day written memorandum is issued by the HRO. Selectee may convert to permanent without further competition at the discretion of management and the agency if the incumbent does not exercise re-employment rights.

This position is located in the Army National Guard ARNG, HQ STARC, Logistics Management Office, Director of Logistics (DOL). Its purpose is to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and manage all command supply and services functions.
--Plans, organizes and manages supply and services functions to include command supply and storage, and command equipment property accountability management. Formulates and implements command supply operating procedures and policies necessary to support units. Ensures unit responsibilities for receipting and accounting of equipment and supplies are met. Develops and manages the state logistics contingency stockage plan and coordinates the plan with the USPFO. Implements the Chief of Staff of the Army Supply Excellence Award Program. Administers the command equipment
loan program. Serves as the focal point for approval of the loan of command equipment. Directs the loan of equipment between units within the command. In coordination with the USPFO, request/directs loans of equipment to and from entities outside of the command/state, preparing inter-service support agreements and memorandums of agreement as appropriate.
--Advises the DOL on command supply and services status and recommends support required for current and proposed operations. Collects and consolidates data for areas in which operations are anticipated. Develops, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of the Command Supply Discipline Program. Provides guidance on interpretation of directives and assists units, organizations and activities in supply and services matters. Manages the command property program within units of the state to ensure Equipment on Hand (EOH) readiness is met, in conjunction with State Readiness Committee guidelines. Conducts an assessment of all EOH within units of the state and directs equipment redistribution within the command based on EOH policy as developed by the Plans and Policy Office of the DOL.
--Maintains current command supply analysis on trends of effectiveness and efficiency. Directs actions to improve/correct undesirable supply conditions, practices and policy in the command. Manages, controls, analyzes and recommends corrective action for property losses in the command. Monitors command warehouse operation with automated system support to ensure property book accuracy through required reconciliation. Provides management oversight responsibility for the command Lost, Damaged and Destroyed Property Program. Provides guidance to units on supply regulations. Provides guidance to the USPFO reference the Command's policy on the funding of requisitions (less Class IX). Serves as a member of appropriate ASL review board(s). Serves as the command mobility energy management officer; serves on the state energy council; coordinates mobility energy maintenance allocation and monitors mobility energy usage.
--Receives fiscal information from each subordinate function to prepare and review budget estimates for the command supply and services functions. Evaluates the effects of new programs on funding requirements and ensures the preparation of justification for budget revisions. Prepares, reviews and verifies command supply and services reports. Directs and coordinates logistics activities, including procurement and provision of command supplies and services and management of command material and equipment.
--Monitors required unit equipment inventories and is active in the development, scheduling and execution of annual/special command physical inventories. Coordinates with USPFO Supply Accounting Assistance and Instruction Team (SAAIT) on SAAIT selective Inventories as appropriate. Processes Reports of Survey in accordance with applicable regulations. --Monitors unit DODAAC submissions. Ensures timely unit submissions on adds, changes, or deletes. As appropriate, coordinates with the unit and State DODAAC coordinator on any required submissions.
--Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service 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. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep
96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of
a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and
customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful
accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

Military Grades: OFFICER O1-O3 WARRANT OFFICER W01-CW3

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a general knowledge of one or more aspects of the supply field. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training supervising and/or managing supply personnel and a variety of supply functions. Knowledge on the entire inventory management supply system. Experience coordinating with other organizations on complex and controversial supply issues. Experience providing advice and guidance on supply regulations to upper levels of management regarding supply functions.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of 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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
--Knowledge of a broad range of supply program relationships.
--Knowledge of specialized methods and techniques to analyze and evaluate the
effectiveness and efficiency of supply programs and operations.
--Ability to analyze and resolve difficult issues and problems in supply processes, work
methods, supply data management and supply operations.
--Ability to develop and implement procedures/ practices to cover multiple supply
objectives.