LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
What you'd do
About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist for the US SOUTHCOM Logistics Directorate-Logistics Operations Division in Miami, FL.
Major duties
Incumbent plans and coordinates logistical support for command-related training exercises, operations, and exigencies. Review and analyze proposed IAs (International Agreements) to ascertain potential issues to include technical, programmatic, and fiscal considerations. Identify sourcing support for coalition requirements. Monitor the development of annual maintenance lifecycle replacement plans. Execute the USSOUTHCOM Domicile-to-Duty Program (DTD), which authorizes forwarded-deployed personnel to use government vehicles for travel between domicile and the workplace. Coordinate all DTD related actions with appropriate personnel at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Senior Defense Official (SDO) in country, and the ambassador/DCM at each requesting location. Collaborate with USSOUTHCOM Intelligence Directorate and USSOUTHCOM Operations Directorate to determine threat level(s) in each of 26 AOR (Area of Responsibility) countries. Develop ,staff, and publish USSOUTHCOM Directorate of Logistics regulations and policy guidance concerning use of government vehicles in the USSOUTHCOM AOR. Serve as a liaison with the Department of Defense Institute of Pathology and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner (AFME) for the processing of Department of Defense Personnel remains as required. Develop a comprehensive theater petroleum support plan ensuring fuel availability for the joint force across all phases of operations, exercises, contingencies, and crisis response throughout the AOR. Validate fuel requirements submitted by 24 Security Assistance Organizations and (4) Standing Joint Task Forces. Coordinate with Defense Logistics Agency – Energy (DLA-E) for additional contracts as required to support operational needs. Collaborate with Service Control Points to ensure Southcom utilizes the SRM (Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization) program; to provide funding for minor fuel system repairs. Coordinate with Joint Munitions Command (JMC), the components, and partner nations to align munitions support with operational requirements. Manage operational readiness for weapons and support systems. Conduct logistical surveys and studies as they pertain to the development of joint operations capabilities and sustainment. Assign work to employees, giving instructions on unusual assignments or changes in procedures and accuracy. Train employees in their work or direct such training. Establish performance standards and render performance appraisals Interview and select applicants for vacant positions.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Implement a theater petroleum support plan to ensure fuel availability for the joint forces across all phases of mission operations; 2). Analyze proposed international agreements to ascertain potential issues regarding technical, programmatic, and fiscal challenges; 3). Manage operational readiness for weapons and support systems to establish protocol supply levels; 4). Assign work to personnel based on priority level to ensure operational mission deadlines are met. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
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