LEAD EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position : The referral list(s) generated by this announcement may be used to for future vacancies in other organizations throughout the Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC) in Warren, MI. Responsibilities Analyze reports of technical logistics problems from Logistics Assistance Representatives (LARs) for similarities, trends, and inconsistencies. Investigates logistics issues and problems which have been unable to resolve. Develops course of action to resolve problems, coordinates plan for resolution with concerned organizations. Oversee and coordinate efforts of TACOM personnel on special purpose multi-directorate teams organized to identify and define logistics issues affecting the readiness of Combat Support and Combat Service Support TACOM equipment. Analyze procedures, regulations, policies, stock requirements, training levels, availability, adequacy, and condition of maintenance and supply facilities, and proximity of delivery points and other factors bearing upon the problem at hand. Determines / interprets program goals and develops plans for the organization independently of or jointly with other managers. Determines Logistics Assistance Directorate (LAD) resource needs and develops plans for LAD organizational changes which have considerable impact such as those involving basic structure, operating costs, and positions. Provide advice and assistance to maintenance officers with maintenance technicians with maintenance advice, assistance, and training for the operation and maintenance of military materiel. Provide advice to field commanders and combat support personnel with the operation of military materiel. Provide real-time situational awareness reports directly to TACOM and Project / Program Offices. Provides technical / administrative guidance to LARs within their Area of Operation on equipment maintenance, material readiness, and LAD policy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply : US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes : 1.) Analyzing logistic problem areas to determine root causes and / or recommend corrective action to field Commander, Unit maintenance personnel and Enterprise agencies.; AND 2.) Interpreting policy and technical guidance to make decisions that are related to supporting equipment; AND 3.) Accessing Unit maintenance personnel knowledge and capability to provide training on key maintenance tasks and procedures and provides feedback to the Enterprise to assess and make strategic decisions to improve survivability and sustainability of weapon systems or platforms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial / probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Logisitics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https : / / www.dfas.mil / civilianemployees / civrelo / Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction / for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet the position requirements for certification at Level III in Life Cycle Logistics. (Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at http : / / www.dau.mil / .) Employee must have completed 100% Core and 100% SORTS / Critical Equipment Certification within 12 months of being placed in to position. Employee will be assigned to duty stations within the Continental United States normally for not less than 2 years, unless mission dictate otherwise. Draw and wear protective clothing, Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, and Chemical Defense Equipment in support of major field exercises and mobilization. -Deployment to, and retention in, hostile zones during crisis situations or mobilization, which may require flying in military aircraft. -Support field exercises and deployments, which may require living in a field environment in conditions similar to those of field-grade officers. Employee may be required to take the series of anthrax vaccine immunizations to include annual boosters. Failure to take the immunization may result in removal from the position or federal service. Employee may not be a Reserve Component member subject to recall to active duty. Employee must report military recall status to management to effect removal from the Ready Reserve or exemption from retiree call-up. Assignment to overseas will be in accordance with established tours as defined in Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Joint Travel Regulations, unless mission requirements dictate otherwise. Valid U.S. State driver's license is required to obtain a military and / or international driver's license for exercises, deployments, or assigned to a foreign duty station. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid host nation vehicle operator license when assigned OCONUS.