Logistics Management Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Olathe, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 57, located in New Century, Kansas. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The specialist provides staff-level logistical support and guidance in supply and maintenance, reviews logistical reports and service contracts, and helps address and prevent logistical deficiencies.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The position requires U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship, and includes a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit of pay is required. Multiple positions may be filled. Permanent Change of Station and other incentives or moving expenses may be authorized when determined to be in the government’s interest or otherwise permitted by the announcement. The position is aligned with the Material Maintenance Management Career Program under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Meet one of the listed employment authority eligibility categories and provide supporting documentation.
• Qualify through one of the following: one year of specialized experience; a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience must include conducting periodic and special staff visits throughout an organization, reviewing supply and maintenance policy and regulations, and reviewing and analyzing logistical management reports. This experience is typical of work at the GS-07 level.
• Only degrees from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable for education qualification or substitution.
• Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated and determined equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Complete the one-year probationary period, during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Conduct staff visits to assist with logistical complications.
• Review reports to ensure proper logistical support is being met.
• Review service contracts for modifications.
• Provide direction to enforce policy and procedures.
• Determine authorizations needed to prevent logistical deficiencies.
• Provide staff-level guidance in supply and maintenance.
• Conduct periodic and special staff visits throughout the organization.
• Review policies and regulations concerning supply and maintenance.
• Review and analyze logistical management reports.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that the move is in the Government's interest.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentives, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service in determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station, subject to eligibility conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level