Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Perform studies, analysis, and evaluation of DLA Distribution Site's operating processes and procedures affecting Inventory Integrity and Accountability mission and functions. Develops, coordinates, operates, evaluates operations, and ensures implementation of new guidelines and procedures related to depot operations. Provides technical advice and guidance to operating level personnel regarding the interpretation of materiel management regulations, policies, and procedures. Provides guidance to Managers and functional/technical Distribution Center (DC) personnel by responding to problems and formulating plans for corrective actions on supply distribution processes and procedures. Plans current and long-range objectives and new policies and procedures for the command inventory program. Provides guidance in material management as it involves inventory control, materiel accountability, transaction reconciliation, item data maintenance, and location surveys, with Item Managers from Major Subordinate Command (MSC) Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a General Supply 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-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. 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. 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-12: Knowledge of specialized qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the stock management and materiel control program, along with knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes throughout the region consisting of multiple geographically dispersed depots; Knowledge of a broad range of supply program relationships to include stock control, supply control, storage, and related supply program; Knowledge of Military Services and DLA MSCs essential to developing, implementing and carrying out tasks to meet critical customer needs. Knowledge of DoW, DLA and Military Services regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to distribution depot operations is required to perform interface actions among various separate systems. GS-11: Working knowledge of DSS management controls for all functional and specialized operations regarding accountable records maintenance (i.e., location header and detail records, DLIS interfaces, owner and manager interfaces with the reconciliation process, and end of day processing); Thorough knowledge and understanding of policies and principles pertaining to MILSTRAP; Knowledge of specialized qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the stock management and materiel control program, along with knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes throughout the region consisting of multiple geographically dispersed depots. B. Educational Qualifications: For 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 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 the GS-12 grade level. Are you using your education to qualify for the GS-11 grade level? 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 For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. 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. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
