Logistics Management Specialist

Summary

As the Lead Logistics Management Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for planning, managing and directing the work activities of subordinate employees and/or managers within the Property Operations Division which includes offices in Washington, DC (HQ) New York, NY; Boston, MA; Des Moines, WA; Oklahoma City, OK; Dallas Fort Worth, TX; and Atlanta, GA - including: Personal Property Management functions.

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The incumbent serves as a senior technical lead and recognized subject matter expert in logistics and property management programs within the Aviation Property Management Division. The work encompasses personal property management, project materiel management, real property coordination. Provides authoritative guidance on the interpretation and implementation of national and service area policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational objectives. As a technical authority, advises management and staff on complex, sensitive, or high-visibility issues and develops recommended solutions that support mission effectiveness.

Leads the coordination and integration of program activities across organizational units, ensuring that logistics and property management functions operate efficiently and align with strategic and tactical priorities. Assignments are characterized by a high degree of complexity and require analysis of multiple variables, risk assessment, and development of practical, results-oriented solutions. Plans and prioritizes work activities, monitors progress toward established goals and deadlines and recommends adjustments to address changing requirements or emerging challenges.

Work is performed with a high level of independence, resolving most issues without the need for supervisory intervention. In support of program execution, evaluates program performance using established metrics and indicators, identifies trends and areas for improvement, and recommends corrective actions. Contributes to organizational planning processes by providing input on workload forecasting, resource requirements, and budget considerations, including aligning projects and initiatives with broader organizational goals and ensuring efficient use of available resources. Plays a key role in process improvement and innovation by identifying inefficiencies in logistics and property management operations and recommending enhancements to business practices, workflows, and systems. Assists in the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and standard operating guidance, applying advanced knowledge of administrative processes and organizational objectives. Promotes continuous improvement and supports the adoption of best practices across the service areas.

As a lead (non-supervisory) employee, provides day-to-day technical guidance, mentoring, and support to team members. Facilitates collaboration, shares knowledge, and assists employees in resolving complex technical issues. Reviews work products for technical accuracy and compliance with established standards and provides constructive feedback to support employee development.

Contributes to team effectiveness by coordinating workflow and offering input to management regarding workload distribution, training needs, and observed performance. Serves as a liaison with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal customers, peers, management officials, and external partners. Communicates complex information effectively, both orally and in writing, and influences outcomes through collaboration and negotiation. Participates in cross-functional teams, task forces, and strategic planning initiatives, contributing expertise to the development of organizational plans and solutions to complex challenges. Prepares and/or coordinates responses to complex inquiries and high-visibility issues, including those related to Congressional correspondence, Freedom of Information Act requests, and claims against the government. Develops responses for review and approval by higher-level management, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, judgment, and professionalism.

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

Qualifications

For additional information please view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for the Logistics Management Series, 0346, please visit:

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-10/13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Experience in the application of property management regulations, policies, and principles and an advanced understanding of databases and systems used to maintain, track and control property (i.e., NAS, inventories, in-use equipment, and disposal.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Employees must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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