Summary This position is located in the USPFO at Camp Mabry, Austin, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to direct the development, coordination, and implementation of procedural changes; to direct the performance of management/program analysis for the logistic activities under the jurisdiction of the USPFO; and to direct acquisition, accountability, incoming, outgoing and formal transfer of logistic asset for the USPFO in support of the Federal and state mission. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Develops plans, programs, and policies for the operation, management, and administration of current and projected organizational programs. Provides guidance in establishing local procedures and/or control not specifically provided for by higher headquarters to include developing and publishing major command options to Army manuals and regulations. Directs development of local supplements and operating instructions and updates as required. Responsible for the implementation of logistics/supply computer operations and programs. Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with other flights, supported organizations, and higher headquarters. Advises the Supply Management Officer and USPFO on available resources of personnel, equipment and funds to maintain maximum mission effectiveness. Develops draft policies, concepts, and procedures to ensure that an effective operation is maintained using personnel, equipment, and funding to support the mission. Obtains, studies, and analyzes programming work assignment and workload documents. Monitors and reviews the monthly inventory document for excessive gains/losses and initiates appropriate action as required. Ensures coordination with the other state USPFO, USPFO branches and state activities and units for material support for projects, operations, or programs including works such as: equipment fielding, commercial non-standard equipment authorizations and distribution. Monitors the status and effectiveness of material support by identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems within state logistical operations. Reviews and analyzes operational reports and plans, work schedules, planned requirements, and other data to determine and advise the Supply Management Officer and/or the USPFO. Determines, initiates, and coordinates required actions by establishing and maintaining liaison with Depot Inventory Managers, vendors, and state activities/units to schedule or provide advice as the receipt, accountability and posting to property records for all inbound and outbound property. Participates in meetings, i.e., state boards, project teams or conferences concerning levels of support, timing, locations and related inventory requirements. Provides guidance regarding logistic inventory control and conducting surveys of logistic supplies and inventory management functions. Performs quality assurance and review functions using the Management Control Program. Reviews and validates all state activity/ unit requests for procurement of logistic supplies and services against current and future authorizations, non-standard requests and fiscal law. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factors: This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Area(s) of Consideration: CAT 3 (In-Service). This includes: Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas AR/AF National Guard. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. This is a Supervisory Position. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. Veteran's preference is not applicable to this position. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. 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. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Direct deposit is mandatory. 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). Qualifications In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. Qualification Requirements: Experience, education or training involving administration of supply management, storage, cataloging, packaging and distribution or other work which provided the applicant with a general knowledge of one or more aspects of the supply field. Experience using computer and automation systems. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09). Supervising and/or managing supply personnel and a variety of supply functions. Knowledge on the entire inventory management supply system. Experience coordinating with other organizations on complex and controversial supply issues. Experience providing advice and guidance on supply regulations to upper levels of management regarding supply functions. Experience analyzing, developing, evaluating to improve supply programs, policies, procedures, techniques, etc. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. -OR- 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. -OR- Must have a Combination of Education and Experience. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Visit OPM website for more information: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at GS-09. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level GS-09, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants. For information visit: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Note: If you are using education to meet minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST provide a copy of your transcripts with your application. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification from consideration. Only experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered. Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 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. Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. Visit OPM website for more information and examples of how education and experience may be combined: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) NOTE: If you are using education to meet qualifications for this position, you MUST provide a copy of your transcripts with your application. Only education/experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered. Additional Information Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.