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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties. Responsibilities The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Force Reserve Technician (ART) Officer, to serve as the Senior ART/Commander of the Logistics Readiness Squadron. As the second level supervisor, manages and directs the readiness, distribution, management procedures and systems, traffic, vehicles and fuels functions. Provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein. Duties 1. Plans, organizes, and maintains oversight of the activities of the Logistics Readiness Squadron, ensuring the planning efforts and work products and services of all the squadron functions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. 2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. 3. Represents the wing regarding logistics readiness issues at meetings within the organization and at conferences with MAJ COM, HQ USAF, DoD, and other agencies. Meetings and conferences in many cases are to negotiate mutually satisfactory agreements, to identify and resolve logistics readiness matters, and ensure concerted action by involved parties. 4. : Directs function(s) responsible for providing training, resources, and systems to ensure the efficient and effective operation of installation deployment processes. Ensures proper identification of AEF taskings, unit assessments of readiness capabilities (e.g. SORTS), limiting factors, common expeditionary skills training, storage, and inspection of unit readiness programs. 5. As the squadron senior technical advisor on logistics readiness and AEF issues, performs/leads studies, and provides technical advice and assistance on development and implementation of readiness mission capabilities. 6. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Base Air Terminal Operations (Non-AMC bases). Develops and directs the implementation of short and long term operational plans, policies, and procedures of base air terminal operations activities and facilities essential to air passenger and cargo movement operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Mangement Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at the GS- 11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience includes providing effective management of a wide range of federal and agency logistics readiness concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws and skill in planning and accomplishing a variety of complex work assignments to identify, analyze, and resolve logistics management issues or problems. (To be creditable, specialized perceived must meet the above quality level requirements.) Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be consider eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of logistics management operations that involve planning, coordinating, or evaluating contingency support, logistics readiness deployment and execution, war reserve materiel management, base/expeditionary support, sustainmnent, redployment, mobility bags/small arms weapons, air terminal operations, and logistics command and control. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 4. Ability to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization. 5. Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning base readiness. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. OTHER SIGNIFACT FACTS 1. This is an ART position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to fly in commercial or military aircraft for performance ofTDY. 2. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/ location on a lateral or promotion as directed by HQAFRC. 3. This is a key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence training policies of the unit to which assigned. 4. The incumbent must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful accomplishment of the responsibilities inherent in a senior command position PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.