Clarification from the agency

(1) Arkansas Army National Guard (AR ARNG) Technicians; (2) All members of the AR ARNG, (3) Individuals who are not members of the National Guard but who are eligible to acquire membership in an available and compatible military grade for excepted technician positions. (Upon selection, must be a member of the AR Army National Guard).

1. Administers, plans, organizes, directs, monitors, controls and coordinates the logistical support of the Supply and Services Division, to include supply and storage management, property management, material management, transportation, and logistical automation. Reviews, analyzes and issues directives and procedural instructions received from higher authority. Formulates or approves operating procedures necessary to support the USP&FO and the requirements of supported units and activities. Monitors, recommends, and coordinates automation of logistical functions and programs. Ensures that USP&FO responsibilities for the receipting and accounting of property are met. Monitors and coordinates contingency stockage requirements. Provides staff and installation support for equipment distribution/redistribution plans and programs. Ensures compliance with excess supply and equipment program. Manages stock record account(s). Ensures compliance with the Internal Control Program for installation supply and services.
2. Advises the USP&FO on installation logistics and transportation status. Recommends support required and identifies support available for current and proposed operations. Plans, recommends, develops and issues approved policies affecting logistical support and operations. Collects and consolidates data for areas in which operations are contemplated. Provides guidance on interpretation of directives and assists units, organizations, and activities in installation logistics and transportation matters.

3. Coordinates supply and inventory management actions, location surveys, additions and deletions, transportation actions and documents, funding, and special purchases. Oversees storage facilities in receipt, storage, preservation, and issue of supplies, equipment, ammunition and explosives. Coordinates inventories and is active in the development, scheduling and execution of annual and special physical inventories. Responsible for ensuring and maintaining the proper degree of security for items in transit and/or in-transit preparation/staging areas and items reflected on the stock record accounts.

4. Receives fiscal information from each subordinate function and other agencies to review and submit budget requirements for the logistical portion of the state operating budget. Evaluates the effects of new programs on funding requirements and directs the preparation of justification for budget revisions. Reviews and verifies logistical financial reports. Directs and coordinates logistics activities including the procurement and provisioning of supplies and services and management of materials and equipment.

5. Administers and analyzes operational trends for effectiveness and efficiency. Emphasizes avoiding waste, fraud, and abuse of resources. Monitors, analyzes and recommends corrective action regarding property losses within the state.

6. Ensures compliance with the bulk and package Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) quality surveillance program.

7. Determines installation requirements for accomplishing the handling of unusual requests, receipt, storage and disposition of large shipments, large items, hazardous cargo, precious metals and hazardous waste disposal. Coordinates with USP&FO, commands, National Inventory Control Points (NICPs) and other activities.

8. Administers the USP&FO transportation support functions, provides technical advice, establishes operating guidance and administers policies for transportation support for the state.

9. Performs the full range of supervisory personnel functions. Implements provisions of personnel management such as equal employment, merit promotion, career development, performance appraisals, employee counseling, incentive awards and position management. May select or contribute to the selection of subordinates. Hears employee grievances and deals with union representatives as necessary. Ensures adequate training for employees within the division. Initiates formal requests for personnel actions. Ensures accuracy of position descriptions. Ensures a safe operating environment for employees in accordance with current safety and Occupational Safety and Health Act directives/requirements.

10. Attends conferences, workshops and meetings on matters of policy and procedures. Provides information on policy and operations as required. Renders technical assistance and guidance to commands and activities on supply and services. Visits or directs visits to commands and activities to ensures adequate logistic support is rendered.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER THE EDUCATION SECTION.

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.

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Military Grades: Officer

Minimum Grade - W-1/W01
Maximum Grade - O4/MAJ

Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard.

IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:

1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
2. Plan and organize work; and
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing

To include, experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training which includes identifying activities involving logistical support operations. Experience integrating the actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to develop a comprehensive logistics plan. Experience monitoring such functions as program planning, resource and fiscal management, training, manpower management, and/or automated data processing to meet the logistics plan. Experience identifying delays or problems and developing corrective actions.

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 above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs):

• Exercises extensive knowledge of logistical management programs as the technical authority.
• Employee demonstrates knowledge in logistic funds management, property management, stock record management, installation storage management and transportation management.
• Employee has knowledge to perform independently in the application of logistics management methods and procedures. The work is characterized by the depth of analysis involved in resolving problems or issues and the impact on logistical operations.
• Participates in the resolution of recommended new policy development and develops new guidance for implementation.
• Resolves difficult issues and problems in supply support operations and systems.
• Utilizes experience and expertise to bring together the collection of knowledge, skills and abilities when functioning as a project team leader.