LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Job Title Incumbent plans and coordinates logistical support for command-related training exercises, operations, and exigencies. Review and analyze proposed 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 Area of Responsibility (AOR) 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.