Clarification from the agency

Open to current members of the Rhode Island Air National Guard (RIANG) or military members willing and eligible to transfer into the RIANG.

Schedules and conducts formal organizational visits annually to each supported organizational account both on and off the installation to ensure custodians are adequately performing their accountability responsibilities. Verifies accountability of all capital equipment, nuclear related equipment, Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment, and performs a 10% random sample of remaining accountable assets. Ensures the unit has a process in place to account for pilferable items purchased with the Government Purchase Card (GPC). Provides the responsible officer and the responsible officer's group and wing commanders with a written report that identifies strengths, findings and observations. Maintains a suspense system to ensure replies and corrective action are accomplished within 30 days.
Ensures accountability of equipment assets purchased with the GPC and/or through Base Contracting. Ensures organizational commanders account for and control budget code 9 NFx assets valued over $ 2,500.00 and those that are pilferable regardless of dollar value. Ensures assets are accounted for on the Organizational Visibility List (R15) and are inventoried at least annually or upon change of custodian.
Attends base deployment concept briefings to identify organizations deploying equipment. Coordinates with Equipment Custodians to identify equipment requirements for deployments. Requests deployment review listings through the GLSC or utilize similar listings and identifies equipment to be transferred or placed in a deployed status.
Identifies, coordinates and monitors War Readiness Materials (WRM) and mobility equipment requirements to ensure all authorizations are on hand, on order, or included in appropriate budget document. Ensures valid Unit Type Codes (UTC), Use Codes, and WRM codes are assigned.
Ensures Block III (AFEMS CBT and supplemental) training is conducted for all Equipment/ SPRAMS custodians and Block IV training for deployed custodians. Monitors and reviews item accounting procedures carried out by these personnel. Provides assistance and additional training when required.
Functions as the base Equipment Review Approval Authority in verifying and validating equipment requests in accordance with established Allowance Source Codes (ASC), and completing actions as required for Equipment Authorization Inventory Data (EAID) accounting. Utilizes AFEMS to determine and verify equipment authorizations for all supported organizations, to include assisting the Vehicle Maintenance and Analysis (VMA) in Registered Equipment Management (REMS) functions.
Monitors the equipment excess program. Identifies unserviceable assets and determines the need and feasibility of contract or other maintenance. Plans, conducts, and coordinates equipment changes based on acquisitions of new weapons systems or changes in unit mission and supported functions. Identifies and processes the disposition of property upon termination of need or authorization.
Manages all equipment items with the exception of vehicles. Provides technical and administrative support to Accountable Officers, Commanders, responsible officers, and responsible persons in the control and accountability of Class VII and Class IX (within Air Force Equipment Management System and Expeditionary Combat Support System) equipment assets in the wing. Interfaces with the proposed Air Force Fuels, Vehicles and Equipment Support Agency (AFFVESA) in regards to equipment management.
Reviews and analyzes data from which budget estimates are developed pertaining to equipment requirements. Reviews, corrects rejects and variances when those duties are not assumed by the Global Logistics Support Center.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible to transfer, please contact a RI National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership into a compatible military assignment in the Rhode Island Air National Guard, 143 LRS, 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. Individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• 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.
• Designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Upon selection, individual must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-3 to E-7
You must indicate your rank somewhere on your resume.

Compatible Military Assignments: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statuses and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.


GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training involving administration of supply management, storage, cataloging, packaging and distribution or other work which provided you with a general knowledge of one or more aspects of the supply field. Experience using computers and automated 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 su pply 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.

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):

• Practical knowledge of a wide range of supply principles, concepts, and methodologies involving general supply, storage, distribution, and inventory specialties as they relate to equipment accountability; and skill in applying this knowledge to the guidance given to organization commanders and Equipment/SPRAM Custodians.
• Knowledge of the Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS), to include the ability to research item records, update base level data, such as Chief Financial Officer Data, Organization Configuration Data, and Equipment Custodian Profile Data.
• Knowledge of the Equipment Requirements System (ERS) and associated procedures to validate and upgrade equipment requisitions.
• Skill in conducting research, extracting pertinent information from the Allowance Standard Retrieval System (ASRS) as it relates to base authorizations for equipment to identify valid requirements and to prepare change requests to ensure that equipment authorizations are maintained within applicable limits.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing to prepare, compile, and research information for equipment accountability, authorization, and formal organizational visit reports. Ability to communicate orally to conduct briefings, offer training, and lead group conferences or sessions.
• Ability to conduct organizational visits of all base organizations/shops to ensure compliance with equipment accountability directives and procedures and provide guidance and training to correct any deficiencies.
• Knowledge of the Standard Base Supply System, its programs and procedures regarding Identity change requests, Inter-custody Receipts/Transfers, Equipment Action Requests, Movement of equipment (until GLSC EME/AFVESA becomes approval authority), and equipment deployment/redeployment.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods, reporting, and requirements of deploying/transferring equipment.
• Knowledge of ABSS and ability to determine accountability requirements of transactions, to include a general knowledge of contracting practices.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by equipment accountability policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and skills in utilization of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, and other programs and databases, and the ability to prepare charts or graphs. Skill in developing specialized reports using Discoverer.
• Familiarization and understanding of data transmission systems.