About This Position
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY SUPPLY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1947000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard.
Qualifications
Areas of Consideration: Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG. Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG. Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG.
Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard. Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG. GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Work involving supervising or performing clerical or technical supply support work necessary to ensure the effective operation of ongoing supply activities.
Work is performed in a wide range of systematized supply operations, such as performing administrative functions in inventory, storage, cataloging, receipt and control processes. Experience, education, or training in a variety of operations or situations concerned with substance or content of supply actions, requiring ability to decide course of action to take, considering the circumstances or conditions encountered. Experience using computer and automation systems.
GS-09 - 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions applicable to the specific assignment. Experience conducting searches for required information; reconstruct records for supply transactions; and/or provide supply operations support for activities involving specialized or unique supplies, equipment, and parts.
Experience performing various aspects of supply specialist work based on practical knowledge of standard procedures, where assignments include individual case problems related to segments in one or more major areas of supply management. Experience which required person-to-person contacts to convey information and ability to compile reports, letters, memoranda, etc. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Consistent with the grade level determining duties in the position description, higher grade level specialized experience may include experience controlling supply stocks and accounting for equipment, cataloging, maintenance, and disposal procedures. Completing complex supply transactions; and/or providing supply operations support.
Experience coordinating with other organizations on complex and controversial supply issues. Experience analyzing, developing, evaluating to improve supply programs, policies, procedures, techniques, etc. Knowledge on the entire inventory management supply system.
Experience providing advice and guidance on supply regulations to upper levels of management regarding supply functions. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To Qualify for This Position, You Must Have: A.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in duties that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
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B. Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
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C. A combination of Experience as described in "A" above and Education as described in "B" above.
Major Duties
As a SUPERVISORY SUPPLY SPECIALIST, GS-2005-10, this position is located in the Air National Guard, Mission Support Group, Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS), Materiel Management Flight. The primary purpose is to direct the performance of the Asset Management Section, Maintenance Support Section, and Customer Support Section to include the management, direction and supervision of assigned employees. (1) Position provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate personnel directly and through subordinate supervisors. Establishes priorities based on attainment of goals, objectives and work to be accomplished.
Establishes policies and procedures based on objectives. Assigns work to achieve maximum economy, effectiveness, skill utilization, and employee motivation. Makes assignments based on priorities, difficulty, and requirements of the assignment.
Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment of subordinate personnel. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals.
Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings or reprimands and recommends other action in more serious cases.
Identifies developmental and training needs of subordinates and provides and/or arranges for needed developmental training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Implements, promotes, and effectively supports equal opportunity for all personnel and follows provisions of labor agreements and applicable directives pertaining to personnel management. (2) Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational and Material Management Flight objectives.
Plans and develops work assignments, priorities and training required to effectively meet organization and customer needs. Provides subordinate supervisors with direction and advice regarding training, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Establishes metrics and reviews performance indicators to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures.
Evaluates requirements for additional resources and balances organization needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests. Reviews the work and management techniques of subordinate supervisors. Directs self-assessment activities of subordinate supervisors/functions. (3) Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other flights, supported organizations, and higher headquarters.
Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and to resolve significant and/or potential problems. Ensures subordinate functions provide customer guidance and training. Identifies the need for, and participates in special projects and initiates milestones and goals.
Evaluates, analyzes and responds to reports. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues impacting supporting organizations. (4) Plans and directs all Asset Management Section, Maintenance Support Section, and Customer Support Section functions to provide all logistical support required by the wing and supported organizations.
Ensures operating procedures and controls are in place. Oversees, coordinates and implements peacetime and contingency procedures for the accounting, monitoring, storage, reporting and movement of assets critical to maintaining the highest state of readiness. (5) Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.
Education
To Qualify Based On Education Alone: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement.
Your supporting documentation will used to determine eligibility.
Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Additional Information
The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions: Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard that are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO). 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).
How to Apply
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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Required Documents
In order to qualify for this position you must submit the following: Detailed resume (2 page maximum) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. Supporting documentation that show you meet the military rank and AFSC requirements if necessary (Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documents showing award of AFSC such as a tech school certificate, Data Brief, vMPF rip, and/or DD214). Transcripts, license, or certification that you meet the education requirements if necessary.
The following items may be submitted as supporting documentation: Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Diploma/ GED, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), License, OF-306, Form DD369 Police Record Check, PCS Orders, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Proof of Enrollment, Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Supplemental Application, and Transcript RESUME REMINDER - Your 2 page resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title, Duties (should not be copied and pasted from the announcement or PD and be as detailed as possible), Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2018 to April 2021), Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week), and Series and Grade (applicable for all Federal positions you have held). Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail.
Resumes must be limited to 2 pages. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Using the USA Jobs resume builder is highly encouraged.