BASE SERVICES SPECIALIST -Title 32

As a BASE SERVICES SPECIALIST -Title 32, GS-0301-9, you will analyze and coordinate Base Services functions in support of federal, state, and local missions. The incumbent serves as a point-of-contact for Services-related programs, missions, functions, activities, and events for the wing and its assigned geographically separated units (GSU). MAJOR DUTIES: 1.

Ensures Sustainment Services personnel and equipment mobility requirements are accomplished. Coordinates directly with squadron Unit Deployment Manager to ensure all readiness and ancillary requirements are complete. Provides oversight, analysis, and review of Services training requirements; consistent with Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) and master training plan standards.

Collaborates with Unit Training and Deployment Managers to identify, schedule, conduct, and document Services specific training and align priorities with wing requirements to ensure all objectives are fulfilled.

1. Maintains thorough understanding of readiness reporting requirements and provides documentation of relevant sustainment services training statistics to applicable monitors for inclusion in associated reports. Systems include Status of Resource and Training System (SORTS), Air Expeditionary Force Reporting Tool (ART), and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS).
2. Analyzes historical data to develop subsistence requisitions in accordance with Air Force and Air National Guard standards. Submits approved requisitions through Subsistence Total Order Requisition Electronic System (STORES) web based application.

Contacts Prime Vendor, Defense Logistics Agency, and Defense Finance and Accounting Service representatives to coordinate changes in requirements, modify subsistence catalogue, and correct errors or deficiencies related to food service program. Reviews subsistence and supply expenditures and analyzes trends to provide recommendations to Base Services Manager for inclusion in annual financial planning documents.

1. Provides input into creation and revision of base lodging operating instruction and applicable checklists or guides. Accepts, coordinates, and tracks reservations consistent with wing policy and in accordance with fiscal standards. Maintain accountability of members while using lodging. Scrutinizes invoices for accuracy and correct discrepancies prior to payment.
2. Serves as the subject matter expert for the base Mortuary Affairs Program. Coordinates local mortuary affairs program requirements with Active Duty base covering area of responsibility for inclusion in support agreement and/or memorandums of understanding.

Provides relevant support documentation to Air Force and/or Air National Guard mortuary program manager for inclusion in mortuary case file or records. Prepares, provides, and tracks survivor assistance program training to wing leadership. Functions as point of contact responsible for the staff, equipment, and management of honor guard program.

1. Oversees the verification of contract requirements, invoicing, and validation of contract completion requirements. Serves as the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) performing quality management, quality assurance and quality control measures to include external and internal audit activities particularly associated with the acquisition and sustainment of Services facilities and equipment repair. Supervises small contract teams, remaining independent when exercising Contract QAE role.
2. Oversees the development, management, and implementation of a variety of safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by federal, state, and local agencies including Air Force, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Oversees the management, implementation and coordination of the Services safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses; develops accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of the Air National Guard.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: E-1 through E-7 Conditions of Employment: National Guard Membership is required. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

No additional education requirements.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.