Logistics Management Specialist

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Position may be filled at:

GS-09: $70,623 - $91,815

GS-11: $85,447 - $111,087

GS-12: $102,415 - $133,142

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Duties

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• If selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.
• Assigned to one of the Military Service aligned branches of the Program Management Division within the Facility Sustainment Directorate Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy and reports directly to the Service Branch Chief.
• Serves as a Senior Logistics advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Petroleum Logistics, Infrastructure sustainment, restoration and modernization (SRM).
• May serve as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or Contracting Officer Representative for DLA Energy SRM programs.
• Develops, coordinates and implements short and long range SRM plans and functions based on coordination with Service HQ's, SCPs, DLA Energy, JPOs, MAJCOMS and Service petroleum personnel to analyze mission changes and utilization of facilities.
• Evaluates the progress of assigned plans and functions in attaining SRM program objectives.
• Ensures the compliance of functional and supporting organizations by establishing and monitoring milestones, performance criteria, goals and metrics.
• Works with Service representatives and military installations to validate the existence and condition of fuel facilities for which DLA/DLA Energy has SRM responsibility.
• Acts as a liaison between the Service and the DLA Real Property Office to facilitate the reconciliation of Real Property Inventory (RPI) records.
• Responsible for establishing and managing comprehensive follow-on SRM surveys of fuel facilities on service managed installations for which DLA Energy has sustainment, restoration and modernization (SRM) responsibility

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-12 Exempt; GS-09 Non-Exempt; GS-11 Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No

Qualifications

To qualify for a Logistics Management Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after- competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

GS-09-Under direct supervision: Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices in bulk petroleum facilities, sufficient to carry out work assignments; logistical management of programs, including knowledge of the regulations and precedents governing logistics processes sufficient to perform segments of projects typical of studies of missions and facilities; solving practical problems related to the work assignment that may include developing new methods, approaches or procedures; basic knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluation methods and technologies for the assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of logistics support plans.

GS-11 Under close supervision: Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices in bulk petroleum facilities, sufficient to carry out work assignments; logistical management of programs, including knowledge of the regulations and precedents governing logistics processes sufficient to perform segments of projects typical of studies of missions and facilities; solving practical problems related to the work assignment that may include developing new methods, approaches or procedures; basic knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluation methods and technologies for the assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of logistics support plans.

GS-12 Independently: Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices in bulk petroleum facilities, sufficient to carry out work assignments; logistical management of programs, including knowledge of the regulations and precedents governing logistics processes sufficient to perform segments of projects typical of studies of missions and facilities; solving practical problems related to the work assignment that may include developing new methods, approaches or procedures; basic knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluation methods and technologies for the assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of logistics support plans.

B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess:

• GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
• GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
• GS-12: Education cannot be used in lieu of specialized experience.

C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 and GS-11, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09 and GS-11

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

COVID19 - 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.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE : In order to receive this preference you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming military spouse preference and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant at the full performance level.

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Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

INFORMATION FOR VETERANS is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

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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