Property Disposal Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

The Property Disposal Specialist manages the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The role prepares Letters of Offer and Acceptance under Defined Order and Blanket Order procedures; manages customer orders and modification requests; and maintains relationships with military and non-military customers. The specialist also communicates with FMS participants, obtains clearances and approvals for LOA amendments and modifications, and responds to inquiries about FMS procedures, eligibility, and property availability. The position researches case histories and reference databases to compile statistical reports on historical and current FMS cases. This is a Security Cooperation position. The incumbent must meet applicable DoD Security Cooperation Workforce certification requirements, including Intermediate-level certification. The position requires one year to complete basic-level courses and two additional years to complete intermediate-level courses, and 20 hours of professional development continuous learning every two years to maintain good standing.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under another pay system, for qualification at the GS-12 level.
Specialized experience must include using modern enterprise logistics, distribution, and warehouse management systems to manage the transfer of excess DoD property.
Specialized experience must include supporting FMS programs and providing guidance and technical assistance about FMS procedures, eligibility, and property availability.
Specialized experience must include compiling statistical reports on FMS cases through research of case histories and reference databases.
Must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement's closing date.
Must meet DoD Security Cooperation Workforce certification requirements applicable to the duties, including Intermediate-level certification.
Must complete 20 hours of Security Cooperation professional development continuous learning every two-year period to maintain good standing.
Must undergo and pass applicable drug testing; employees in designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
Financial disclosure is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must obtain a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.

Responsibilities

Manage the DLA Disposition Services Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
Prepare Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) under Defined Order and Blanket Order procedures.
Monitor, maintain, and enhance relationships with military and non-military customers.
Receive, validate, and input customer orders and modification requests.
Communicate in writing with FMS program participants.
Initiate LOA amendments and modifications and obtain required clearances and approvals.
Develop responses to inquiries from Defense Attache Offices, Offices of Defense Cooperation, and Joint U.S. Military Advisory Groups regarding FMS procedures, eligibility, and property availability.
Compile statistical reports on historical and current FMS cases by researching case histories and reference databases.