Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Eglin AFB, FL

3d

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position serves as the first-level supervisor of the Plans and Integration branch. The incumbent provides technical development for the assigned workforce and manages the wing’s readiness and deployment programs, while training reservists in the duties and responsibilities of the position. The role plans, organizes, and oversees base-level Plans and Integration activities; exercises supervisory personnel-management responsibilities; and represents the Plans and Integration flight with installation and functional-area organizations. It also performs logistics deliberate and adaptive planning, deployment and employment, and logistics command-and-control processes.

ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and are subject to Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent’s regular assignments are ART duties, though some non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to permit participation in unit training assemblies. The incumbent may need to travel on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty and may work overtime or extended tours to meet workload demands. Personal protective equipment is used as needed or required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or be willing and qualified to join.
• Obtain and retain at least a Secret security clearance.
• Meet civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements for an ART position, including wearing the uniform and meeting applicable age, height, weight, and physical-fitness standards.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including knowledge of readiness and contingency planning and related deployment operations, war reserve material management, base or expeditionary reception and support, redeployment, mobility bags, air terminal operations, and support agreements; and knowledge of security, safety, occupational-health, and risk-assessment principles and requirements relevant to deployments, base support, and war materials.
• Alternatively, possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; a combination of graduate education and experience may qualify when it totals at least 100% of the requirements.
• For applicable merit-promotion applicants, meet the GS time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-09 for the GS-11 level.
• Knowledge of logistics management operations in supply and transportation policies, practices, and techniques, including military and commercial transportation, storage and materials equipment, preservation, packaging, cargo movement, and materiel management.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct an organization’s functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and interpret complex information, make judgments, and evaluate options concerning cargo movement and materiel management.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a small-sized organization.
• Maintain current certifications.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work, emergency overtime, overtime, and extended tours may be required.
• May be required to fly on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• Must complete the applicable one-year probationary period or two-year trial period; continued employment depends on receiving written certification that it advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee base-level Plans and Integration activities.
• Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities.
• Represent the Plans and Integration flight with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Perform logistics deliberate and adaptive planning processes.
• Perform deployment, employment, and logistics command-and-control processes.
• Provide technical development for the assigned workforce and train reservists in the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Manage the wing’s readiness and deployment programs.
• Maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, including applicable military specialty requirements and participation in unit training assemblies.

Benefits

• ARTs are eligible for a 15-day active-duty tour each year with military leave granted while receiving full civilian pay.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree