GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing analysis of programs and problems associated with logistics /supply systems; conducting reviews that involve evaluating, advising on, and improving the effectiveness of a broad range of customer service logistics/supply support program; meeting with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolves and/or channel problems that arise; Monitoring customer requirements by tracking order fulfillment processes; Conducting in depth analysis to identify conflicting or insufficient data.

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An equivalent combination of successfully completed, qualifying education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Specialized experience directly related to the work of the position may be used to meet the requirements of this position. Education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts with your application if using education as a substitution of experience. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. 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 a wide range of federal and agency logistics/supply concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics/supply management to include equipment asset authorizations, ordering and movement, supply chain management, logistic/supply planning under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the squadron that benefit the global enterprise. Skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Skills in analyzing issues and formulating solutions to complex problems. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of subordinate installations/organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to access and utilize supply information and develop metrics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. 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.