Logistics Management Specialist

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of conventional duties relating to a variety of education services programs and to complete developmental assignments and training outlined in the formal training & development plan.

Duties

• Performs developmental assignments in life cycle logistics management and operational program analysis.
• Performs recurring assignments.
• Carries out special projects and participates in special initiatives and studies.
• Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized
• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may or may not be authorized. PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• A security clearance may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
• You will be required to serve a two year probationary period
• Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan
• Must meet suitability for Federal employment
• Must be able obtain and maintain Life Cycle Logistics Level 1 certification within 24 months of accepting this position
• To receive further consideration YOU MUST log in to select the Palace Acquire (PAQ)/Copper Cap (COP) link at the bottom. Once there select the Apply Now button.

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-09 : Must have completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-07.

Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management . You can also visit: for additional qualification standards. 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.

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: 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:

1. Knowledge of the principles concepts and theories of logistics management and the standard practices methods and echniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult but well-precendented assignments.
2. Knowledge of analysis evaluation fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to gather data identify significant factors and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives.
3. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports documentation and correspondence to
   communicate factual and procedural information clearly.
4. Skill in applying the principles concepts and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments.
5. Ability to communicate clearly concisely and with technical accuracy both orally and in writing as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management.
6. Ability to learn and apply analytical investigative techniques to accomplish work in logistics management.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-07 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. The purpose of TIG restrictions is to prevent excessively rapid promotions in competitive service GS positions and to protect competitive principles.

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.

These positions are being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. The Secretary of the Defense has delegated authority to appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense; positions are located Air Force-Wide. Positions are filled as permanent with a full-time work schedule. Pay may vary by geographic location.

The program offers a 2-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force. All training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to promotion.

This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon competing any required probationary period the position will be permanent.

NOTE: Notices of Results (NORs) will not be sent to applicants under this authority.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency of the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency if the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you
receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

Any individual who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education from a PUBLIC or other non-profit institution not more than two years before the date of appointment meets the basic eligibility requirement to apply for the DHA Recent Graduates Program;

OR

Any individual who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years and was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education from a public or other non-profit institution not more than four years before the closing of this announcement meets the basic eligibility requirement to apply for the DHA Recent Graduates Program.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Please submit copies of all transcripts to include transferred hours-official copies are not required at time of application. If selected you will be required to provide official copies of all transcripts. NOTE: Degree Audits are not accepted.

If you qualify based on undergraduate or higher level education and you have not graduated prior to applying for this position you may be offered a position contingent upon your final grade point average or class ranking.

You must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelors from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in one of the following:
a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college university or major subdivision;
b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded i.e. pass/fail CLEP CCAF DANTES military credit etc you cannot qualify based on GPA;
c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership provide appropriate documentation).

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

For Modified Direct Hire Auth Section 1109 (DHA) Positions: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP ): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated in the Highly Qualified or Best Qualified Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

Employed Annuitants ( Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Selective Service: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information click here.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is

Department of the Air Force has implemented COVID-19 vaccination requirements set forth in Executive Order 14043. Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employees duty location or work arrangement (e.g. telework remote work etc.) subject to such exceptions as required by law. Upon selection you will be required to provide documentation proof as fully vaccinated prior to issuance of a firm job offer. Air Force will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exemption from this requirement. More information on COVID requirements may be found here.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017 Public Lawthe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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.

Required Experience:

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