Logistics Management Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Des Moines, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 28, Branch Maintenance Activity 1, located in Des Moines, Iowa. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The role provides staff-level logistical guidance, focusing on supply and maintenance, and helps ensure the organization receives appropriate logistical support.

Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and qualify through specialized experience, graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level, a qualifying master's degree or two years of progressively higher graduate education, or an acceptable combination. A one-year probationary period applies. The role is aligned with the Material Maintenance Management Career Program and Logistics Career Management Directorate.

Requirements

• Must have active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set.
• Must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide documentation proving eligibility.
• 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 graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field; or a combination of qualifying education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Specialized experience must include conducting periodic and special staff visits, reviewing supply and maintenance policies and regulations, and reviewing and analyzing logistical management reports.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent, GS-07.
• Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. institution, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

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 areas of 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 employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
• Moving expenses to the first official duty station may be authorized for eligible new Army Reserve Military Technicians.

What This Job Offers

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