Clarification from the agency

Washington Army National Guard Permanent or Indefinite Employees. (Internal to USPFO)

A GS-0346-9, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST:

• Develops, implements and evaluates the logistics and property accountability policies for the organization. Is the primary advisor for the command in the area of logistics and property book operations. Oversees and reviews unit level feeder reports. Analyzes and/or prepares the logistics and equipment readiness areas of the organizational readiness report. Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations relative to current and future MTOE/TDA and/or force structure changes to determine the impact on organizational equipment authorizations. Keeps abreast and ensures the implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters concerning logistics and property accountability activities.
• Responsible for the property book operations of the organization in the areas of inventory management, storage management, equipment coordination and supply management. Ensures the property book sections periodically perform asset visibility rebuild to validate date in the visibility files. Is accountable for the various categories of property.
• Maintains property book accountability utilizing an automated system and/or related computer programs to account for property. Establishes primary hand receipt files for each unit, whether separate or organic to the organization, and maintains accountability by the use of primary hand receipt listings. Assures that all authorized property is on hand or has been requisitioned to assist in maintaining the highest level of readiness for the organization.
• Ensures compliance with the command supply discipline program (CSDP), and other directed command inspection programs. Assists in the preparation for and executes additional command level inspections in the area of logistics and maintenance. Schedules and directs the conduct of periodic inspections, inventories and change of hand receipt accounts to assure equipment is serviceable, properly stored, maintained and accounted for as required by competent authority. Advises the commander of equipment on hand and equipment readiness issues.
• Coordinates with the USPFO, state level Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) and subordinate units of the organization on the lateral transfer and/or turn in of excess property. This includes analyzing the proposed transfer/turn in actions and its impact on readiness. Coordinates and conducts annual property book supply reconciliations with the USPFO for all elements of the organization. Conducts a quarterly backorder reconciliation of non-expendable and expendable property requisitions with the USPFO. Coordinates the fielding of new equipment and the associated NET for a given LIN or system with the Force Integration Readiness Office (FIRO), DCSLOG-G4, USPFO and gaining unit.
• Establishes quality procedures and oversees the edit of all source documentation. Ensures documents are accurate and properly input into the automated system. Establishes administrative procedures and oversees the flow of documents and reports through the Property Book Office to assure complete, accurate, and timely submission of data. Reviews and analyzes listings and reports produced by the automated system, resolves problems on error listings, and provides guidance to personnel assigned to the Property Book Section and subordinate organizations. Performs continuing analysis of the property accounting and equipment status reporting system to assure data provided is complete, accurate and timely.
• Provides guidance and funds management for all decentralized logistics funds. These may include secondary stock funds, office supply accounts, transportation funding, and various classes of supply. Reviews all non-expendable government purchase card purchases for proper authorization. May serve as the approving official for government purchase card expenditures.
• May be required to represent the National Guard and the unit Commander in the community. Provides logistical support for community activities such as parades, celebrations, military funerals, etc. Coordinates with civic officials, club officers and school officials for such things as recruiting activities, communities support projects, natural disaster or civil disturbance planning, use of facilities for training for such things as recruiting and security of those facilities.
• Supervises subordinates performing supply work. Provides technical guidance and assistance to all organizational logistic individuals pertaining to the accountability of all property assigned to the organization. Plans, organizes and assigns work to individuals engaged in logistics and property management at the command level. Revises assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E4 - E5

Desired Military Assignments: 92Y or 92A

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.

- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- 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.

- Position requires 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.

- 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

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training which involved detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities). Experience planning and organizing work assignments.

OR

1-year experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Knowledge of logistics and maintenance requirements sufficient to function as the primary advisor for the establishment of command logistics policies.
• Knowledge of property accountability requirements sufficient to function as the technical authority for the establishment and maintenance of property accountability records of all non-expendable items within the organization.-
• Knowledge of the operational aspects of equipment authorized for the organization and authorized substitutes sufficient to advise senior leadership on the mission degradation resulting from the limited availability of authorized equipment.
• Knowledge of requirements as defined by the authorized or pending Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) sufficient to analyze equipment authorizations to insure the compatibility of authorized levels of specific items to the requirements of the specific item in accordance with basis of issue plans.
• Knowledge of required logistical actions sufficient to develop and maintain plans for full or partial deployment and redeployment.-- Knowledge of budgetary procedures and limitations sufficient to advise senior leadership on prioritization, develop an obligation and execution plan, and to monitor requisitions and ensure availability of funds in accordance with command priorities.
• Knowledge of logistics accountability sufficient to monitor review and/or inspect logistical requests, receipts, and pending transactions in accordance with command supply and maintenance discipline programs.
• Knowledge of one or more automated supply databases to retrieve, review, and analyze logistical data on an ad-hoc basis or through recurring and specialized reports.