LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Air Reserve Technician Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

Responsibilities : Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.

The primary purpose of this position is : as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to assist in the technical development and maintenance of the wing's readiness / deployment program and to train reservists in the tasks of this position.

Duties :

• Provides direction, development and maintenance of the wing's deployment program.
• Plans for and evaluates logistics readiness. Presents briefings and participates in meetings or serves on panels and committees.
• Assists in maintaining the wing's War Readiness Materiel (WRM) program.
• Assists with and monitors a variety of unit readiness assessment activities such as operational readiness inspections (ORI), operational readiness exercises (ORE), and other command and local exercises.
• As a team member, evaluates assigned categories of support services for inter- and intra-service support agreements, submitting final report through management to the Joint Interservice Regional Support Group (JIRSG) chairperson.

Requirements : 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 Management Positions, Logistics Management Series 0346.

Specialized Experience : Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of logistics management and organizational principles, including standardized administrative practices and procedures common to the organization or area of responsibility. Knowledge of command logistics plans for mobility, deployment, contingency and related readiness programs within the assigned areas. Knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate factual information concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics processes, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

Or Education : Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

Or Combination of Experience and Education : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions : Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.

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 : knowledge of wing logistics plans for mobility, deployment, contingency and related readiness programs. Knowledge of logistics principles, practices, policies and data systems in order to analyze, validates and coordinates the requirements of the functional areas. Knowledge of qualitative and / or quantitative methods to assist in the assessment and improvement of logistics plans and programs. Knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate factual information concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics processes. Knowledge of the procedures and regulations applicable to the proper execution of support agreement. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships.

Other Significant Facts : This is an Air Reserve Technician (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 (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary / permanent duty assignments. Performs other related duties as assigned. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.