GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST in the Project Management Branch (Code 520.2), in the Material Sourcing Division Code 520, for the Supply Department (Code 500), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will maintain and regularly communicate detailed material status summaries to appropriate management personnel. You will initiate restocking orders, monitor compliance with orders, and specify storage points for delivery, and conduct inventory and catalog searches while assisting customers by recommending alternate items. You will resolve issues involving conflicting program requirements; and/or review the current supply department programs for adequacy, efficiency, and need for improvement.
What you need to qualify
GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience demonstrating knowledge of specific DOD and Navy Supply chain operations, organizations, relationships, and responsibilities; Experience applying core material and supply principles as well as shipyard specific (Navy, DLA, DOD) supply chain and material policies, procedures, and regulations with demonstrated ability to interpret/translate same. Experience in material management program planning at the shipyard level, and skill in developing and/or implementing procedures and practices to efficiently support use of material. Experience independently analyzing and resolving difficult issues involving material management processes, work methods, supply data management, and/or day-to-day industrial supply chain operations. Experience providing collaborative/technical advice and guidance to supply depots or activity distribution centers concerning distribution and storage operations or related operating requirements. Experience utilizing advanced skill and experience in all aspects of project management (including but not limited to resource management, budget, schedule, and performance). GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying supply operations and/or general supply program management. Experience demonstrating practical application and knowledge of core material and supply principles as well as shipyard specific (Navy, DLA, DOD) supply chain and material policies, procedures, and regulations with ability to interpret/translate same. Experience demonstrating material management program planning at the shipyard level, and skill in developing and/or implementing procedures and practices to efficiently support use of material. Experience independently analyzing and resolving difficult issues involving material management processes, work methods, supply data management, and/or day-to-day industrial supply chain operations. Experience providing collaborative/technical advice and guidance to supply depots or activity distribution centers concerning distribution and storage operations or related operating requirements. Experience demonstrating practical application of all aspects of project management (including but not limited to resource management, budget, schedule, and performance). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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