Military Service Liaison

Defense Logistics Agency • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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About The Position

The Military Service Liaison develops customer relationships and maintains in-depth knowledge of military service components, including their missions, structures, and needs worldwide, to determine short- and long-term disposal and reutilization requirements and solutions. The liaison conducts training on Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services programs and systems, and serves as an initial strategic point of contact for communicating requirements and operational issues. The role advocates for Military Service Components and provides technical assistance in logistics, property management, disposal and reutilization, hazardous materials and waste, and demilitarization. The liaison also leads special projects, makes functional assignments, outlines problems, and determines assignment objectives. The employee must work independently in a geographically separated environment with minimal supervision, meet prescribed deadlines, communicate effectively in writing and orally, and brief senior military and civilian leadership.

This is a GS-12 federal position. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system, in the federal service, military, or private sector. Substitution of education for specialized experience is not permitted at this grade level. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a favorable suitability or fitness determination, and Secret access. Financial disclosure is required. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and recruitment incentives are not authorized. DLA employees are subject to drug-free workplace rules and applicable drug testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have one year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for GS-12, experience must be equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under another pay system in federal service, the military, or the private sector.
• Specialized experience must include forecasting and planning methodologies to assist with long-range planning, forecasting, and short-term disposal and reutilization requirements.
• Specialized experience must include researching and interpreting agency policy, regulations, and objectives, and applying guidelines to local requirements using initiative and resourcefulness to research, implement, and develop improved methods and procedures.
• Must satisfy applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain a favorable suitability or fitness determination; an unfavorably adjudicated background check is grounds for removal when reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Secret access is required.
• Financial disclosure is required.
• Must meet Selective Service requirements, if applicable.
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• Must comply with DLA's drug-free workplace policy and applicable pre-employment and ongoing drug testing requirements.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to brief senior military and civilian leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer relationships and maintain in-depth knowledge of military service components, including their missions, structures, and needs worldwide.
• Determine short- and long-term disposal and reutilization requirements and solutions.
• Conduct training on DLA Disposition Services programs and systems concerning disposal and reutilization requirements.
• Serve as the initial strategic point of contact for communicating requirements and operational issues.
• Advocate for Military Service Components in their interactions with DLA Disposition Services.
• Provide technical assistance in logistics, property management, disposal and reutilization, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and demilitarization.
• Lead special projects, make functional assignments, outline problems, and determine assignment objectives.
• Work independently in a geographically separated environment with minimal supervision and complete assignments by prescribed deadlines.
• Communicate orally and in writing and brief senior military and civilian leadership.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed