SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (Title 32)

Summary THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION: 103 Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), East Granby, CT AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the Connecticut Air National Guard. Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to manage deployment and logistical (supply) assets of the CE squadron to ensure productive and effective utilization of material funding and requirements for all Civil Engineering tasks and responsibilities. Duties involve oversight/management of supply operations to include training of drill status supply personnel, implementation of supply procedures/operations, maintaining squadron mobility equipment, providing supply guidance/assistance to other squadron personnel, and oversight/performance of requisitioning, receiving, storing, accounting for and issuing a variety of repair parts, components and tools. It involves performance of routine aspects of supply specialist work related to limited segments of major areas of supply management (e.g., inventory management, storage management, etc.) as well as in related activities (e.g., supply program management and procurement) in support of supply operations. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Air National Guard. The major duties include, but are not limited to: Manages the CE squadron mobility equipment and supply programs and provides training to drill status guardsmen in accomplishment of these tasks. Works with the CE Funds Manager in planning, formulating, analyzing, and coordinating CE supply budget submissions. Manages Civil Engineering equipment/material accounts through a sophisticated Integrated Engineering Management computer system. Performs a variety of state and Federal purchasing agent functions to procure CE specific items through use of the Federal IMPAC card program and to accomplish all-inclusive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) purchases. Maintains/utilizes current Federal supply catalogs, stock lists, GSA catalogs, cross-reference lists, commercial manufacturers' parts lists and catalogs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training in a variety of operations or situations concerned with substance or content of supply actions, requiring ability to decide course of action to take, considering the circumstances or conditions encountered. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 12 months of specialized experience in the following: Experience, education, or training which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions applicable to the specific assignment. Experience conducting extensive searches for required information; reconstructing records for complex supply transactions; and/or provide supply operations support for activities involving specialized or unique supplies, equipment, or parts. Experience performing routine aspects of supply work based on practical knowledge of standard procedures, where assignments include individual case problems related to a limited segment in one of the major areas of supply management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of governing Federal and state supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions and their relationship to a total CE logistics supply program; and an intensive and in-depth knowledge of local supply and civil engineer requirements for materials and how they are used in construction and maintenance and repair work to ensure support for CE projects. Knowledge of standard procedures to perform routine aspects of supply specialist work related to segments of major areas of supply management (i.e., inventory management, storage management, etc.) and related activities (i.e., supply program management, procurement, etc.) in support of CE supply operations. Knowledge of overall supply operations to the extent that the incumbent has the ability to plan and analyze the effectiveness of the CE supply program and to serve as the authoritative advisor to the CE Commander and/or delegated representative on all matters pertaining to supply and to wing supply support. Ability to conduct extensive and exhaustive searches/review of records and demand data to determine if property has become obsolete or excess to need, to construct records for complex supply transactions, and to provide support for projects involving complex supply transactions or in obtaining unique CE supplies or equipment. Ability to identify specific items or suitable substitutes from descriptions of intended use and to review proposed purchases to ensure they are in accordance with organizational requirements. Knowledge of specialized CE automated data processing applications and of office automation software procedures and function keys (i.e., Integrated Engineering Management computer system)to provide a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update and revise existing databases or spreadsheets. Knowledge of the nature and capability of different software packages and the integration compatibility among different software types. Skill in identifying and establishing special storage locations, ability to determine stock levels, and to ensure project material is separated from regularly stocked items. Knowledge of CE workflow and experience with procedures and work control methods to ensure proper supply support. Ability in determining when tools and equipment should be sent for test, repair, and calibration and to determine from records such errors as improper item issue/turn-in credit, and the failure of records to show items have been sent for repair. Knowledge of munitions forecasting in accordance with major command guidance. Knowledge and understanding of CE trade tools and special deployable assets. Knowledge of Federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing supplies and environmental and safety requirements. Knowledge and understanding of CE SORTS reporting requirements. Ability and certification to train personnel in the operation of special purpose vehicles. Knowledge of communication devices and etiquette and the ability to communicate effectively with management officials and supervisors within and outside the immediate organization and with individuals outside the employing agency. Knowledge of specialized equipment and the ability to determine suitable substitutes. Knowledge of and familiarity with various aircraft loading requirements in order to determine various pallet configurations. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of AFSC. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training. MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Application): Enlisted: E-3 through E-6 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 103d Airwing or any subordinate unit MANPOWER NUMBER: 1112-051 POSITION SEQUENCE NUMBER: 1069404 CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: You will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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 or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Education No substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional Information Primary Change of Station (PCS) relocation expenses will NOT be paid. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O.14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Under 32 U.S.C. 709, Veterans Preference does NOT apply. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (incentives). In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your serving incentive manager (CTARNG-G1 or CTANG-Retention Office) prior to accepting an offer for the position. For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program, the following termination rule applies: Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent position where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment as long as you have served at least 6 months of the bonus contract following receipt of the initial bonus payment.