Logistics Management Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Niagara Falls, NY

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About The Position

The position serves as Logistics Manager and Quality Assurance (QA) lead for the Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS). It analyzes logistics processes, practices, and procedures across assigned squadron functions and provides advice and assistance to the Squadron Commander and leadership. As lead Quality Inspector, the specialist performs and leads studies and provides technical guidance on readiness mission capabilities, including deployment and distribution, cargo and passenger movement, material management, equipment and vehicles, vehicle maintenance, warehousing, global fuels and cryogenics, plans, programs, resource agreements, policies, and procedures. The specialist represents installation logistics readiness issues at higher-level organizational meetings and conferences with MAJCOM, HQ USAF, DOD, and other agencies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must meet specialized experience requirements: at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including knowledge of federal and agency logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws; ability to plan and accomplish complex assignments and resolve logistics management issues; knowledge of logistics in warehousing, transportation, fleet management, supply, and logistics planning; and skill in analyzing and evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness and recommending improvements.
• Alternatively, qualify through a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Related LL.M. may qualify. Transcripts must be submitted when qualifying through education.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for the GS-11 level.
• Demonstrate knowledge of logistics management covering cargo and passenger movement, supply chain management, equipment and vehicle management, vehicle maintenance, warehousing, deployment planning and operations, personal property movement, global fuels and cryogenics, and logistics plans under peacetime and wartime conditions.
• Demonstrate skill in analytical and evaluative methods, analyzing issues, and formulating solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust subordinate installation or organizational-segment work operations to meet objectives within available resources.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing.
• Must provide evidence of equivalency for foreign education used to meet qualifications.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist squadron leadership on business processes and squadron performance and efficiency.
• Serve as lead Quality Inspector, performing and leading studies.
• Provide technical advice and assistance on development and implementation of readiness mission capabilities across logistics functions.
• Represent installation logistics readiness issues at higher-management meetings and conferences within the organization and with MAJCOM, HQ USAF, DOD, and other agencies.
• Analyze logistics processes, practices, and procedures across assigned squadron functions.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on employment type and other factors.
• Authorized permanent change of station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with JTR and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree