General Supply Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Niagara Falls, NY

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About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position that provides an interface between aircraft maintenance activities and logistics support activities supplying equipment, supplies, parts, and components. The position also provides training to reservists on the duties described. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and receive benefits available to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The position is obligated to an employee with return rights from an overseas appointment; the selected employee must acknowledge that they may later be displaced under reduction-in-force procedures. ARTs are eligible for an annual 15-day active-duty tour with military leave granted at full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members may be called to active duty during mobilization. Selected applicants must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements, including obtaining Air Force Reserve membership, wearing the uniform, maintaining job-specific military specialty requirements, and meeting other military standards.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, including knowledge of supply regulations, policies, procedures, techniques, and methods related to requisitioning, requirements, equipment management, inspection activities, demand processing, records maintenance, and customer service.
• For merit promotion applicants, meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement; one year at the GS-07 level is required for the GS-09 level when TIG applies.
• Meet applicable civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements for an Air Reserve Technician position.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or be willing and qualified to join.
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Meet military membership requirements, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other applicable military qualifications, including age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.
• Knowledge of logistical functions, operations, systems, program requirements, and work methods.
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze supply information and data; receive, screen, review, verify, and maintain supply documents.
• Ability to apply basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve issues or deviations from normal supply management procedures or program requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply reference materials such as regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, and orders.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Register for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Provide direct deposit as required for federal employees.
• Be able to fly in commercial and military aircraft for temporary duty assignments if required.
• Disclose political appointments.
• For applicants using education to qualify where education is a basis for qualification, submit required transcripts and provide proof of equivalency for foreign education when applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Superior qualifications will be considered.
• Appropriate unpaid, part-time, and volunteer experience may receive qualifying credit.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the Decentralized Materiel Support (DMS) function within the Logistics Readiness Squadron, ensuring equipment support complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Represent the unit in coordinating with supply support organizations to determine requirements and supply capability.
• Serve as the Decentralized Materiel Support point of assistance on issues concerning Depot Level Reparables (DLRs).
• Maintain accountability of supply and equipment assets.
• Provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Annual 15-day active-duty tour eligibility for ARTs, with military leave granted at full civilian pay.
• Authorized PCS expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed