Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist
What you'd do
About the Position: As the Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC) Chief within the USSOUTHCOM J4 Logistics Operations Division, the incumbent provides authoritative advice on planning and executing comprehensive logistics programs-including equipment, supplies, medical, engineering, contracting, and personnel support-across the 31 nations and 16 territories of the Latin America and Caribbean Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Major duties
Serves as the Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC) Chief, providing authoritative advice for the planning, development, and execution of logistics programs involving equipment, supplies, medical, engineering, and contracting support. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics support during contingency operations and exercises, resolving specific problems as required. Develops and provides logistics input and staff advice on higher-echelon policies, procedures, and directives to ensure integration with interagency and international partners. Identifies, monitors, and synchronizes all aspects of deployment, distribution, and sustainment across the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt), including coordination with DLA and USTRANSCOM. Develops written staff products such as OPLANs, CONPLANs, and decision briefs for senior leadership on program status, accomplishments, and requirements. Leads and participates in the planning and execution of major USSOUTHCOM exercises such as PANAMAX, TRADEWINDS, and FUSED RESPONSE. Evaluates logistical plans for feasibility and efficiency, particularly in support of Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) operations. Directs, coordinates, and oversees the work of the branch, formulating program goals, setting priorities, and ensuring the effective use of staff experience and abilities. Oversees the career development of assigned personnel, explains performance expectations, and promotes a culture of dignity, respect, and inclusivity.
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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 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 equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes serving as a focal point for logistics operations and providing staff advice on higher-echelon policies and directives. This includes synchronizing Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt) efforts by monitoring deployment, distribution, and sustainment; evaluating logistical plans for feasibility and efficiency in support of exercises and contingencies such as Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR); and mitigating logistics risks within the area of responsibility. This also includes directing and overseeing the formulation of program goals and work plans, setting priorities for a logistics branch, and advising staff to ensure the effective utilization of their experience and training. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience 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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