Logistics Management Specialist

John C. Stennis Space Center•Stennis Space Center, MS

About The Position

The Logistics Management Specialist supports Stennis Space Center by transporting materials across facilities, providing routine fleet and logistics support, receiving and inspecting inbound freight, recording materials in inventory systems, and staging items for delivery or pickup. The role operates light- to medium-duty vehicles and material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, while following established cargo-securing and safety regulations. This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. It may require a one-year probationary or trial period and a pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Other requirements, such as financial disclosure, drug testing, or travel, may depend on the duty location and NASA Center. The full performance level varies based on the position in which the selectee is placed. To qualify at GS-07, applicants must meet one of several pathways: one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-05; one full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field; a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field with Superior Academic Achievement; or an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study. Applicants relying on experience must describe clearly in their own words how they meet the specialized-experience requirements. Degrees used to qualify must meet the stated U.S. accreditation or foreign-credential evaluation requirements. Applicants may identify preferred locations in the announcement questionnaire, and applications may be shared with interested NASA selecting officials for similar positions within the local commuting areas identified. CTAP/ICTAP applicants must identify their eligibility, be well qualified, and provide required documentation. Applicants who received a federal VSIP within the previous five years may be required to repay it before establishing a start date if selected. This position is not part of a bargaining unit. A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility depending on position type.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, nationality, or allegiance to the United States.
Meet the GS-07 qualification requirements by the announcement closing date through one of the stated pathways: one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-05; one full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field; a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field with Superior Academic Achievement; or an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study.
For the specialized-experience pathway, experience must include operating standard motor vehicles or material-handling equipment to transport, load, and stage supplies safely; receiving and inspecting shipments against packing slips and purchase orders and recording data in inventory systems; and maintaining vehicle mileage logs, conducting basic operational inspections, and tracking scheduled maintenance.
Applicants using experience must provide a clear, detailed narrative in their own words describing how they meet the required specialized experience; copied experience statements may result in disqualification.
U.S. degrees used to qualify must be from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
The position may require a pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance; further requirements may depend on the NASA Center or duty location.

Responsibilities

Operate light- to medium-duty vehicles to transport materials across facilities while following cargo-securing and safety regulations.
Track vehicle mileage, monitor basic maintenance needs, and update operational inventory logs as part of routine fleet and logistics support.
Receive inbound freight, inspect shipments for transit damage, and verify delivered items against packing slips and purchase orders.
Record received materials in the inventory tracking system and stage items in designated holding areas for internal delivery or customer pickup.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to safely load, unload, and maneuver supplies in warehouse and staging areas.