Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Joint Planner in the DLA Indo-Pacific Synchronization Operations Center, responsible for managing, coordinating, and directing the execution of strategic logistics planning and future operations planning efforts. Promotes joint review of DLA planning processes and programs and organizes the incorporation of DLA logistics capabilities into assessments such as the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS). Drafts DLA inputs and coordinates joint doctrine, plans, instructions, memoranda, and directives pertaining to contingency operations, disaster response, and consequence management to the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). Staff liaison on the application and use of the Joint Operation and Execution System (JOPES), providing JOPES support as required for ongoing operations and exercises. Develops DLA policies and procedures based on well-founded management principals, ethical work standards, and in conformance with directives or higher authority. Represents DLA at USINDOPACOM and Service Component exercise planning conferences. Develops and staffs exercise training objectives in support of Agency Mission Essential Task Lists (AMETLs). Manages the joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) throughout the region, training the DLA Major Subordinate Command exercise planners. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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: Knowledge and experience with Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF) and Joint Strategic Campaign Plan (JSCP) directives/policy for supporting Combatant Commands, military operations, and exercises. Performing in-depth mission analysis to determine warfighter requirements and asset availability analysis for determining customer requirements and mission constraints/restraints. Performing complex studies and assessments with analytical and statistical methods to conduct detailed analysis of wartime requirements and recommending solutions. 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 Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions click here. Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found here. This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position, and the incumbent will be designated as EE. In the event of a crisis, incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EC position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to appointment to an EC position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EC position. Positions identified as EE are subject to deployment to combat support situations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone. Information for Veterans is available here. 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 Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. For an explanation of the overseas entitlements, please review the information here. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. 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