Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Air Mobility Command (AMC) / Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Air Forces Transportation (AFTRANS) technical expert, analyst, and integrator exercising master level knowledge of Logistics Readiness with an emphasis on Logistics Planning and Integration. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Serves as a senior advisor for Logistics Readiness emphasizing logistics planning, integration, deployment readiness policy, command-level Logistics program management, and Logistics concept development enabling rapid, agile, and resilient Logistics effects and capabilities supporting full spectrum AMC/MAF support to Joint operations. Serves as a subject matter expert relating to Logistics Readiness planning, deployment readiness, and Logistics concepts process improvement, to include AMC/A4 integrator for development of emerging Logistics concepts to enhance warfighter support, developing emerging USAF, Joint, interagency and multinational Logistics capabilities; leads or represents A4-A4R at Operations Planning Teams (OPTs), programs, and studies involving AMC/MAF, USAF, Joint, and multi-national Logistics, Logistics Readiness, planning, and conceptual issues. Provides senior advisor subject matter expertise and command-level program management of Support Agreements (SA), Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreements (ACSA), War Reserve Materiel (WRM) and other Logistics programs as well as Installation Deployment Readiness. Serves as a senior representative and spokesperson in communicating A4/A4R Logistics programs and project matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Logistics Management Series 0346. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of knowledge of Logistics Readiness processes related to logistics planning and integration. Recognized functional expert in assessing logistics procedures to perform operations and contingency planning, deployment policy and execution, and logistics program management. Broad working knowledge of Joint and USAF Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) processes, USAF operational employment concepts, USAF Logistics capabilities, distribution, sustainment, and transportation issues affecting AMC/MAF missions and force projection. Ability to influence and persuade experts and senior leaders and management officials regarding command positions dealing with Logistics capabilities, planning, and limitations along with deployment, sustainment, distribution concepts and policy. Expert knowledge of all organizations including DoD, Joint Staff, USTRANSCOM, military Services and Defense Agencies dealing with Logistics planning and integration impacting AMC/MAF particularly those organizations that relate to USAF operational employment concepts, AMC/MAF logistics, logistics plans, transportation, and supply. Ability to lead ad-hoc teams or committee meetings, provides strong command representation at conferences and meetings, and articulates command positions and priorities to perform oversight and coordination over segments of distribution readiness programs. Provides guidance to Division and Directorate relative to logistics planning, integration, and program management. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of logistics planning and integration that involve planning, coordinating, or evaluating contingency support, logistics readiness deployment and execution, war reserve materiel management, base/expeditionary support, sustainment, redeployment, mobility bags/small arms weapons, air terminal operations (for non-AMC bases), and logistics command and control. Knowledge of logistics management information systems necessary for planning and executing deployment operations (e.g., Logistics Module (LOGMOD), Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES), Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting logistics readiness factors, and formulating procedural solutions to problems. Ability to integrate the separate functions in planning or implementing into a consolidated logistics solution and knowledge and ability to apply process improvement techniques and principles to identify problems and generate innovative solutions. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the staff of an organization including special study teams and task forces composed of members from different organizations and commands. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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