LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Logistics Management Specialist

As a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0346-12 your duties are below :

• Manages, directs, and implements the local formulation and publication of installation deployment guidance based on regulations, manuals, instructions, and directives issued by higher headquarters. Serves as the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO), and acts for the Commander, regarding actions required to deploy in support of Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF), contingency operations, Operations Other Than War (OOTW), and exercises. Reviews USAF, NGB, and MAJCOM deployment procedures to analyze the impact and, if necessary, provide modifications to procedures for the wing and subordinate units. Establishes deployment policy and sets procedures for the integrated efforts of aircraft maintenance, supply, transportation, civil engineering, operations, and supported units for mission essential deployment operations and logistics war planning.
• Identifies all required deployment / redeployment support with the Wing Staff Air Mobility / Command (AMC) and Air Combat Command (ACC) regarding the transportation of equipment and personnel. Determines the type and number of aircraft required for mission deployment / redeployment. Validates load plans, priority shipments, and customs clearance requirements. Ensures that all unit personnel and equipment are properly identified and prepared for deployment / redeployment.
• Plans, develops, directs, and conducts deployment training for the wing and units. Develops and schedules training courses and approves lesson plans developed by functional areas. Develops and schedules manpower and workload requirements for the organization deployment work centers and ensures they are fully staffed and trained.
• Assists units by providing guidance and conducting staff assistance visits to identify, correct, and assist with deployment problems. Assesses deployment capabilities with unit commanders to ensure that required deployment training is being conducted. Briefs the Wing Commander, Vice Commander and Unit Commanders on deployment training programs and requirements
• Reviews Operation Plans (OPLANS), Concept Plans (CONPLANS), Concept of Operations (CONOP); and USAF Special Operations, Exercise, and Exercise Order plans received from and directed by higher headquarters (or locally generated) to determine overall wing and unit tasking. Analyzes Wartime Aircraft Activity (WAA) tasking; determines availability of tasked personnel and equipment for tasking; and manages the War Reserve Material (WRM) assets at home station and deployed locations.
• Manages the wing support agreement program for the Commander. As the wing's focal point, negotiates, writes, coordinates, and monitors Inter / Intra Service Support agreements; memorandums of understanding / agreement; disposal and contingency agreements; and exercise and deployment agreements.
• Acts as the wing focal point for WRM programs and serves as the War Reserve Material Officer (WRMO). Receives annual budgets and accomplishes surveillance inspections for War Consumable Distribution Objective (WCDO) programs. Accomplishes annual budget duties to ensure funds are available for stocking all WRM assets. Determines and establishes training requirements for WRM monitors. Conducts WRM review boards as required. Ensures that all deployed assets are properly accounted for, controlled, and reported. Reviews and analyzes overseas / CONUS Prepositioning Procurement Program (PPP) for effect on unit contingency requirements and pares / tailors unit deployment packages to ensure efficient airlift utilization and scheduling.
• Manages pilot / non-pilot unit responsibilities in accordance with applicable directives. When acting as a UTC pilot unit, maintains responsibility for developing standard manpower and equipment changes in deployment packages and advises all non-pilot units system-wide. Resolves manpower and equipment differences.
• Reviews resource / logistical plans, programs, and deployment activities with the Wing Commander / Air Commander to ensure that authorized mobility equipment is available, on order, and properly budgeted for. Develops program priorities and determines dollar requirements. Makes recommendation to the FMB on allocations of budget targets for all UTCs assigned, WRM, and deployment equipment.
• Conducts and participates in site surveys to ascertain, identify, and plan airlift and logistical support requirements needs to deploy, employ, sustain and redeploy the Wing and subordinate units. (15%)
• Provides limited supervisory responsibility for subordinate members of the work center less than 25 percent of the time. Appraises subordinate workers performance. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements Conditions of Employment :

National Guard Membership is required : This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Application materials must be received by 10 / 03 / 2025. Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

Trial Period Requirement : As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider :

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Security Clearance Requirement : Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment. Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements : Officers (O-4 and below)

Qualifications : In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum / specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Minimum requirements : Experience, education, or training involving judgment and / or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience Requirements : GS-0346-12 : Must have at least 24 months experience in the following :

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information :

Enlistment Cash Bonuses : Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and / or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.