LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties & Responsibilities: (1) Provides advice and assistance to the squadron leadership on logistics business processes and performance/efficiency of the squadron. Provides technical oversight for plans, goals and standards for readiness and performance capabilities of the squadron. Responsible for programs associated with squadron business processes, Resource Management (facilities, equipment, budget, stock control and infrastructure), squadron analysis, systems management, strategic planning, metrics and training. Establishes metric and analysis systems for flights to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with procedures. Provides technical guidance to the development of program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and work plans dealing with the development of squadron strategic visions. Evaluates overall logistics effectiveness, modernizes and transforms current business operations and support systems, and modifies logistics strategic planning. Recommends methods to help the squadron optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness. As a senior logistician, recommends to the commander ways to evenly distribute and optimize organization resources to achieve readiness goals and objectives as well as customer needs. (a) Conducts Command and Control over all subordinate air transportations elements of the AOR/JOA. Maintains both secure and non-secure communications links with all air transportation elements coordinating transportation support requirements and capabilities with other agencies using Global Command and Control System (GCCS) and ITV systems. Coordinates military and commercial aircraft schedules with appropriate control and operations centers and flight line agencies using the Global Decision Support System (GDSS) and GCCS. (b) Performs staff work based on specialized knowledge of the air mobility mission in the AOC and the related programs to ensure safe and successful accomplishment of all required air mobility requirements. Monitors mental attitudes and individual problems of assigned personnel that might adversely affect mission performance. (c) As Chief of the Airlift Requirements Team, ensures the right forces, equipment and material will be at the right place at the right time and is designated the single airlift liaison between USTRANSCOM and the assigned theater for theater airlift coordination and JCS exercises; the theater air mobility expert responsible for tasking, planning, and scheduling theater airlift requirements to ensure the most cost-effective use of airlift resources in the assigned AOR/JOA; the Technical Advisor to the Deployment Management Team (DMT) for Time Phased Force Deployment Document (TPFDD) development for Crisis Action and Deliberate Planning; who is responsible for performing airlift feasibility analysis and cost estimates for the assigned theater. (d) Utilizes and maintains current in-depth and integrated knowledge of inter- and intra-theater air transportation operations in order to identify/receive validated air movement requirements; developing the priorities; and providing to ALCT Airlift Planners for mission planning. Monitors the TPFDD to identify inter-theater cargo and passengers requiring onward intra-theater lift. Coordinates with the JDDOC to ascertain priority of movement; contact requestors and air terminal operations centers (ATOCs) to confirm cargo/passenger availability for airlift. Inputs load data into mobility C2 systems and informs the JDDOC and ALCT Airlift Planners of status. (2) Administers refresher and advanced training to ANG military AOC WS positional specialists. Instructs logistics readiness officers, air transportation craftsmen, and other assigned air mobility personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications using current AOC systems of record. Instructs and evaluates aerial port and airlift requirements specialists to become instructors. Instructs such personnel to function within established joint doctrinal principles to plan and prosecute theater-level joint operations. (a) Interviews instructors, logistics readiness officers, and air transportation craftsmen, and other assigned air mobility personnel to discern operational background to determine type, sequence, and extent of required training. Performs as instructor and/or examiner. Evaluates personnel to determine preparation for the application of aerospace force/operations proficiency during actual operations, instructional ability, and technical competence. Conducts post operations critiques. Determines progress and proficiency levels. (b) Plans, develops, and presents comprehensive courses of instruction on AOC/AMD operations skills. Develops and instructs specific courses in all AOC/AMD phases of operations. Evaluates formal training directives, and develops course changes, new materials, new training systems, and new methods. (3) Performs other as duties as assigned.

1) National Guard Membership is required. 2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. 3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. 4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. 5) Must be currently assigned to the Louisiana Air National Guard. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: OFFICER SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance. ***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS - Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 278-8116 (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). *** NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Capacity Management and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Planning

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume, application packet, and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2. Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents. 3. OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume. 4. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)