Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior logistics management specialist in support of assigned systems, programs, and major equipment and provide doctrine, policy and direction to Air Force units on management of contingency medical Unit Type Codes (UTC) and contingency medical equipment operations. Responsibilities Serves as the focal point for planning, management, and coordination of life cycle logistics support for major contingency medical system or subsystem. Manages, monitors, evaluates, and coordinates Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) plan implementation. Serves as the senior technical advisor on contracts and Joint Program documents and meetings. Plans and coordinates all work requirements to maintain building(s). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued: A bachelor degree in biomedical engineering, logistics, or related discipline with at least four years specialized medical equipment repair/management experience; or six years specialized medical equipment repair/management experience, with a minimum of three years in Air Force medical logistics. MAJCOM/MEFPAK level or higher staff experience is desirable. 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, 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 knowledge of equipment system life cycle concepts and design as they apply to system research, development, acquisition, and production. Knowledge of theories and principles of biomedical maintenances planning and management. Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. Knowledge of CAD and engineering software programs sufficient for the development, design, and support of planning and execution of major operations, contingency and expeditionary operations, humanitarian and disaster response mobilization, ground medical operations, deployment tasking, rescue missions, special operations, and other support missions as required. 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 basic theories and principles of medical systems and equipment design and specifications development techniques; and an understanding of acquisition and maintenance requirements as well as organizational functions involved in logistical support. Knowledge of theories and principles of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning, development, and execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions into a total, well structured, and viable program. Knowledge of biomedical system life cycle concepts and design as they apply to system research, development, and acquisition. Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements. Knowledge of medical logistics and biomedical equipment theories and principles. Ability to plan, analyze, and coordinate a system or portion of a major system's acquisition and transfer into operational use sufficient to identify and correlate specific requirements for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program; and to develop and analyze data to determine logistic objectives/goals and identify support requirements. Knowledge and skill of the major operational and logistics information systems such as: Defense Medical Logistics Support System (DMLSS), Joint Medical Asset Repository (JMAR), Medical Readiness Decision Support and the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES). 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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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. 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
