Logistics Management Specialist

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Cost of Living Allowance may be authorized upon determination of eligibility. Please click here for additional information Responsibilities Serves as the International Agreements Program (IAP) Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the DLA Energy IAP within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. Coordinates International Agreement fuel requests and requirements between the Combatant Commands, Military Service components, U.S. Government agencies, and foreign militaries on issues, requirements, operational capabilities, and readiness. Provides interface between the DLA Energy, Indo-Pacific Integration Office and DLA Energy on all international agreements issues/concerns pertaining to USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility. Develops budget/cost information and provides budgetary figures for review/approval by the Regional Commanders for the annual DLA Energy Fuel Support Agreement budget submission to DLA Energy FESC and Supply Chain Management for planning purposes. Provides International Agreement support to the DLA Energy, Indo-Pacific Integration Office and DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services Director. Assists the lead negotiator for USINDOPACOM, reviewing DoD/DLA policy and regulations for application to DLA Energy International Fuel Agreements and prepares changes/updates to DLA Energy regulations for supervisor for approval. Serves on technical review teams and has responsibility to perform administration on International Agreements to include exchange of letters and amendments. Participates in logistics panels and meetings, representing DLA Energy by providing information/technical briefings at conferences and exercise planning conferences on international fuel support, supplies, and services. Responsibilities include analytical studies of financial/cost information associated with host nation support and proposals. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Logistics Management Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Analyses of requirements, development of support plans, and statements of requirements to plan, prepare, coordinate, process, and report Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) Orders for the provisioning of Fuel Support, Supplies, and Services (FSSS) with a Foreign Military. Developing fact sheets, executive summaries, letters, and point papers provided an agency, senior leadership, the State Department, and DoD organizations. Petroleum storage/fuel facility infrastructure, fuel distribution systems to include receipt and shipment of fuel via truck, pipeline, barge, and ocean-going tanker and quality assurance. Presenting proposals to U.S. and foreign government officials at the Ministry of Defense Colonel and General Officer level for acceptance. Preparing written materials that document the plans and preparation of bilateral international agreements that bind the U.S. Government and the host nation to specific support arrangements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go here. Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found here. This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position, and the incumbent will be designated as (EE, NCE, etc.). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EC position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to appointment to an EC position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EC position. Positions identified as EE are subject to deployment to combat support situations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone. ADDITIONAL OVERSEAS INFORMATION: For an explanation of the overseas entitlements, please review the information here. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Ordinarily Resident is defined as a U.S. citizen who is locally resident; and, has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and, is subject to host country employment and tax laws. Pay Retention will be extended to an eligible employee who applies through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an overseas location. It is highly recommended that research be done about the cost of living in Hawaii prior to applying. For information about the cost of living and other important items to consider click here. Information for Veterans is available here. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.