Merit Integrated Logistics

Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Air Mobility Command (AMC) / Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Air Forces Transportation (AFTRANS) technical expert, analyst, and integrator exercising master level knowledge of Logistics Readiness with an emphasis on Logistics Planning and Integration.
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Duties
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• Manages AMC/MAF Logistics Programs concerning Materiel Management, and Supply Chain
• Serves as the AMC/MAF and AFTRANS advisor to Air Force and Department of Defense agencies
  concerning AMC/MAF Materiel Management and Logistics Readiness Policy.
• Represents AMC/MAF and AFTRANS interests with a variety of worldwide conferences, meetings, workshops, installations, and functional area organizations.
• Serves as a senior representative and spokesperson in communicating A4/A4R Logistics programs and project matters.
• Performs as a Senior Action Officer.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Overseas travel may occasionally be required.
• Air Force Logistics Readiness experience (Logistics Readiness Officer, Materiel Management, and/or Equipment Management) is desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• May be required to support the AMC Commander's Battle Staff (CBS), Operations Planning Teams (OPTs), Logistics Readiness Cell (LRC), or other contingency support functions.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for Logistics Management Series, 0346.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of Logistics Readiness processes related to Materiel Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Readiness programs, and integration, along with a wide range of federal and agency Logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations and laws applicable to a full range of logistics management responsibilities in order to accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and or to identify, analyze, and resolve logistics management integration, coordination, policy, guidance, procedure, total support requirement issues or problems. Extensive knowledge of all organizations including DoD, Joint Staff, USTRANSCOM, USAF and Defense Agencies dealing with Logistics Readiness and Materiel Management impacting AMC/MAF particularly those organizations that relate to USAF operational employment concepts, AMC/MAF plans, concepts, Logistics, transportation, and supply, in order to plan, coordinate, advise, monitor and execute. Knowledge of a wide range of logistics concepts and logistics planning to provide technical guidance to the development of program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and work plans dealing with the development of strategic visions, to evaluate overall logistics process effectiveness, and to recommend methods to help optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and recommend improvements. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization in order to plan, coordinate, and monitor logistical support. Knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria in order to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, 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:

• Knowledge of USAF, AMC/MAF, and AFTRANS programs, to include Mobility Readiness Spares Packages (MRSP), MAJCOM level Support or Cross Servicing Agreements (ACSA), Individual Protective Equipment (IPE), Program Management activities, the Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC) management, the hazardous materials program, an understanding of Contract Logistics Support (CLS) requirements, and other Logistics Readiness associated programs affecting spares availability, materiel distribution and transportation processes.
• Knowledge of Air Force and command operational goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones and the relationship of carious command entities in overall program planning and execution
• Knowledge of Materiel Management, maintenance and logistics sustainment program management principles, policy, procedures, techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or qualitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs.
• Skill and ability to analyze data and determine equipment, maintenance and logistics requirements and objectives. Establish relationships between participants involved in implementing policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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 well qualified or above for this position. 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.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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