Logistics Management Specialist

U.S. Pacific Fleet•Naval Air Station San Diego, CA

18d

About The Position

You will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist in the Force Ship Maintenance and Material of Commander Naval Air Pacific. The position supports aircraft carrier Maintenance Planning Managers by reviewing work packages, conducting risk assessments, and issuing Naval messages with recommendations on whether installations are acceptable to proceed. You will manage and provide functional oversight of Maintenance Support Center operations supporting Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers, identify configuration and logistics deficiencies by reviewing maintenance and supply outputs, represent the command in high-level discussions, serve as a point of contact, and provide authoritative logistics and maintenance-planning recommendations to leadership, program managers, and stakeholders. This is a Mission Essential position. The role may require travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military and commercial aircraft. It may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours may be required. The employee must wear specified personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet federal suitability and qualification requirements, participate in direct deposit, and obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, applying lifecycle logistics and sustainment principles to complex shipboard or technical systems, analyzing data to resolve deficiencies, and communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders to support fleet readiness and mission understanding.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
Must be able to travel, including to CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must wear required personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
Specialized experience applying lifecycle logistics and sustainment principles to complex shipboard or technical systems; analyzing data to resolve deficiencies; and communicating technical recommendations to maintenance, engineering, operational, and senior-level stakeholders to ensure fleet readiness and educate commands about the mission.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must meet applicable requirements relating to appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement.

Responsibilities

Support aircraft carrier Maintenance Planning Managers by reviewing work packages.
Conduct risk assessments and issue Naval messages with recommendations on the acceptability of proceeding with installations.
Manage and provide functional oversight of Maintenance Support Center operations supporting Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers.
Identify configuration and logistics deficiencies by reviewing maintenance and supply outputs.
Represent the command in high-level discussions and serve as a point of contact.
Provide authoritative logistics and maintenance-planning recommendations to leadership, program managers, and stakeholders.
Help ensure fleet readiness and educate commands about the mission.
Ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.