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Logistics Management Specialist

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
Surface Force Logistics Center, Asset Logistics Division

Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0346-12, Logistics Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC CATALOGING and GENERAL STORES SECTION in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/13/2026 to 01/25/2026
Salary
$102,415 to - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Glen Burnie, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12861841-NE-DLG-IMP
Control number
854325000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to Current United States Coast Guard Status Candidates within the local commuting area of the position, and CTAP, and ICTAP within the local commuting area of the position(s). For definitions of common terms found in this announcement: USCG - SFLC EMPLOYEES ONLY http://dhsconnect.dhs.gov/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/hr/Documents/JOA_Common_Definitions.pdf

Duties

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You will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist and be responsible for providing technical direction, training, advice and guidance in the development, procurement, testing and maintenance for all logistics needed to support the Coast Guard operations; and to develop logistics plans, process guides, desk guides and procedures to ensure the most efficient/economical and effective use of logistics resources for Coast Guard units.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

  • Developing short and long-range logistics plans, procedures, and instructions to ensure the most efficient/economical and effective use of supply, inventory, and logistics resources for Coast Guard.
  • Analyzing, interpreting, and applying higher organizational regulations, instructions, directives and policies to existing logistics practices, program and operations for USCG.
  • Assisting with the development, updates and revisions of new or existing operational plans and their supporting logistics plans.
  • Reviewing and auditing inventory and supply support documentation to ensure inventory valuation is correct in accordance with all USCG compliance standards.
  • Serving as a liaison for other Coast Guard units, DoD, other government agencies and non-governmental agencies to help carry out various USCG missions around the world.
  • Interpreting and analyzing statistical data within multi-data systems from various supply chain activities, to identify trends and anomalies, and generating actionable insights to optimize processes, improve resource allocation, and compliance posture.
  • Identifying, developing, and delivering training on both new and existing procedures and processes across all facets of inventory management, ensuring staff proficiency, compliance with best practices, and the continuous improvement of operational efficiency.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Date of Birth (DOB)
  • Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
  • Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Key Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
  • Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Specialized experience should demonstrate experience:

  • Receiving, analyzing, and evaluating routine and complex requests for information, products and services.
  • Interpreting and analyzing statistical data within multi-data systems for material management, inventory management, warehousing, requisitioning services, transportation or procurement information.
  • Conducting reports and metrics analysis to identify and/or troubleshoot areas of concern, and/or to track, monitor, measure, and/or improve inventory management status, records, transactions, stock objectives, performance and/or progress of various projects related to material being managed within the supply system and stored at the SFLC Inventory Control Point (ICP).
  • Developing written guidance, processes and procedures for supply, logistics and inventory management programs, to ensure compliance with established policy in accordance with Federal, DHS, USCG, CFO and SFLC ICP operations and standards.
  • Furnishing comprehensive training support packages, materials, information and presentations related to inventory, supply and logistics guidance, processes, procedures and programs, serving as trainer and/or facilitator to internal/external SFLC customers, personnel, and stakeholders during work group meetings, classroom training sessions, and/or providing individualized on-the-job training.
  • Providing technical support advice and assistance to other activities on mission, function, products and services, to ensure material determinations, records coding, provisioning, valuation of inventory, supply transactions, and/or federal stock system/cataloging information is complete and accurate in accordance with established guidance, standards and procedure.
  • Reviewing and auditing on-hand and due-in inventory records, supply transactions, contractual information, financial records and required supply support valuation documentation, to ensure inventory is being valued correctly to the SFLC-ICP's financial record, in accordance with DHS, USCG and CFO (Chief Financial Officer) compliance standards; coordinating required actions with other logistics, supply, and inventory management personnel.
  • Leading and/or Participating in a variety of work groups and/or overseeing complex projects designed to develop new systems requirements, programs and/or monitor, track and produce required information related to current supply and logistics programs; to include, life cycle inventory management of consumable and reparable items from induction to disposal, supply chain management concepts and methodologies, Mandatory Due-ins (MTIs) program, SDR (Supply Discrepancy Report) / QDR (Quality Deficiency Report) / TDR (Transportation Discrepancy Report) programs, FMS (Foreign Military Sales) program, and/or other supply, logistics and compliance programs.
NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Additional information

Due Weight
Due weight will be given to performance appraisals & incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

E-Verify
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights & responsibilities.

Fair Chance Act
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security & its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) & 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Dexter.L.Greene@uscg.mil.

Suitability Statement
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, & to sign & certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Shared Certificates Statement
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Special Employment Consideration
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), & or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, & persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, & competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment & to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application & hiring process, please contact Dexter.L.Greene@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, & unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

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.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training, along with any applicable assessments, will be rated. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. The necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this job are:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork


To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12861841

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation. CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles: CTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. Individuals must be well-qualified by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf

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