GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

This position is subject to Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Testing. For more information about ACWA go to: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/assessment/index.aspx?cid=1e3d1ba5-11cf-48c58b18-2dff8ea28536 Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, General Supply Series, 2001. Positions filled through this announcement, MAY convert to the AcqDemo equivalency once the full performance grade is reached. This is a developmental position – Target GS-07 to 11. This position may be filled at the GS-7, GS-9, or GS-11, level. Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07. Applicants must have at least one year or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement the specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as assisting with the analysis of programs and problems associated with logistics /supply systems. Assisting with performing reviews involving evaluating, advising on, and improving the effectiveness of a broad range of customer service logistics/supply support program. Assisting with monitoring customer requirements by tracking order fulfillment processes. OR EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: May be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Applicants must have at least one year or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement the specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as conducting reviews that involve evaluating, advising on, and improving the effectiveness of a broad range of customer service logistics/supply support program; meeting with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolves and/or channel problems that arise; monitoring customer requirements by tracking order fulfillment processes. OR EDUCATION: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of specialized experience as described above in GS-09 experience; and education less than three years of higher-level graduate education (In excess of the first 36 semester hours (i.e beyond the second year) which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. To qualify for this position the computed percentage of the requirements must equal 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one year or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement the specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as performing analysis of programs and problems associated with logistics /supply systems; conducting reviews that involve evaluating, advising on, and improving the effectiveness of a broad range of customer service logistics/supply support program; meeting with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolves and/or channel problems that arise; Monitoring customer requirements by tracking order fulfillment processes. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of specialized experience as described above in GS-11 experience; education and have less than 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent, or LL.M., in related field. To qualify for this position the computed percentage of the requirements must equal 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. 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 a wide range of federal and agency logistics/supply concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics/supply management to include equipment asset authorizations, ordering and movement, supply chain management, logistic/supply planning under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the squadron that benefit the global enterprise. Skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Skills in analyzing issues and formulating solutions to complex problems. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of subordinate installations/organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to access and utilize supply information and develop metrics. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage Flight-Level centralized equipment management processes throughout the Air Force enterprise. Support all Air Force weapon systems/ground support equipment assets for global logistics/supply accounts, to include contingency operations worldwide. Monitor and analyze logistics/supply process reports.