Storage Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency • Pearl Harbor, HI

3d

About The Position

Serves as the technical expert and senior specialist for Infrastructure Management and Storage Programs. Develops business case analyses and proposals to improve operations; creates local infrastructure and storage program guidance, policies, and procedures; analyzes available space, facility types, maintenance costs, and materiel properties; and improves operational flow and reduces costs through technology and best practices. The position is located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and may be used to fill various shifts. The employee is mission essential and may need to work during emergencies at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate facility. The position is a term appointment not to exceed three years for most applicants. Certain current permanent DLA employees may be appointed on a temporary promotion or reassignment/change-to-lower-grade basis, with possible extensions or conversion as described in the announcement. Occupancy is subject to the return of the former incumbent; if the incumbent does not return, the position may become permanent. The role is subject to an overseas rotation agreement with a 36-month tour length.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, at the qualifying level: GS-09 requires experience equivalent to GS-07; GS-11 requires experience equivalent to GS-09. Relevant experience includes storage policy, facility layout and materiel flow, and infrastructure or storage program recommendations, with duties varying by grade level.
• Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Education may substitute for experience: GS-09 requires a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; GS-11 requires a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.
• A combination of qualifying post-high-school education and experience may meet GS-09 or GS-11 requirements as described in the announcement.
• If qualifying through education, provide transcripts or other supporting documentation; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or credited by an accredited U.S. institution.
• Must complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied; an unfavorable background check may result in removal.
• Must meet the Selective Service requirement if applicable: males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt.
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
• Must work as a mission-essential employee during emergencies as required and may be required to report to the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location or facility.
• Must sign a written agreement acknowledging conditions of a time-limited assignment or appointment and that management may release the employee from the position.
• Employees in drug-testing-designated positions must undergo pre-employment drug testing and are subject to random testing; a negative result must be received within 30 calendar days after the start date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert and senior specialist for Infrastructure Management and Storage Programs.
• Develop business case analyses and proposals to improve operations.
• Develop local infrastructure and storage program guidance, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze available space, facility types, maintenance costs, and materiel properties.
• Improve operational flow and reduce costs through technology and best practices.
• At the GS-09 level, interpret policy regarding storage space, staffing, modernization, and equipment costs; conduct studies to optimize facility layout and materiel flow; and assist with preparing and presenting recommendations and solutions.
• At the GS-11 level, offer solutions, interpret policy, and provide technical advice on storage space, staffing, modernization, and equipment costs; measure program effectiveness and optimize facility layout and materiel flow using specialized analytical skills; and prepare and present recommendations and solutions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, subject to eligibility based on position type.
• Pay retention may be extended to eligible employees selected through a formal recruitment program for an overseas location.
• Cost-of-living allowance may be authorized if eligibility is determined.

What This Job Offers

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