GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

About the role

This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST Location: 141st Logistics Readiness Squadron Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413 Air National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 May be used to fill one or more vacancies. *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*

What you will do

• Conducts annual organizational visits to all equipment accounts on/off base to verify custodian accountability for capital, nuclear-related, COMSEC, and sampled assets.
• Ensures pilferable GPC items are tracked.
• Issues written reports to responsible officers and commanders.
• Maintains suspense and follows up on corrective actions.
• Briefs visit schedule effectiveness to Materiel Management Flight Chief and LRS/CC.
• Ensures accountability for equipment purchased via GPC/Base Contracting, including budget code 9 NFx assets over $5,000 and pilferable items.
• Maintains Consolodated Inventory Report (CIR) and annual/change-of-custodian inventories.
• Supports deployments by identifying deploying units/equipment.
• Coordinates with Equipment Custodians on deployment requirements.
• Uses ELMS listings to place items in deployed status.
• Trains and appoints deployed custodians.
• Coordinates transfers with home station EAO and higher headquarters.
• Processes transactions to return assets from deployed status.
• Manages War Readiness Materials (WRM) and mobility equipment requirements.
• Ensures authorizations are on hand, on order, or in budget.
• Ensures valid UTC, Use, and WRM codes are assigned.
• Oversees Block III/IV ELMS training for Equipment/SPRAMS custodians.
• Monitors item accounting procedures and provides additional training.
• Briefs new squadron commanders on property accountability and relief of accountability.
• Assesses and administers training for full-time and drill-status personnel.
• Serves as base Equipment Review Approval Authority, validating equipment requests per ASC and EAID rules.
• Uses ELMS to determine and verify equipment authorizations.
• Analyzes equipment allowance criteria and changes for missions and weapon systems.
• Interprets ASC and related data to validate requirements and prepare change requests.
• Conducts annual ASC update reviews.
• Manages the equipment excess program.
• Evaluates unserviceable assets for repair or contract maintenance.
• Plans equipment changes for new weapon systems or mission shifts.
• Processes disposition of property when no longer needed or authorized.
• Manages all non-vehicle equipment.
• Provides technical and administrative support to Accountable Officers, Commanders, and custodians for Class II, VII, IX assets (AFEMS/ECSS).
• Advises authorities on policy and procedures for lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed property.
• Coordinates deployment and redeployment of Class VII assets per DAFMAN 23-300.
• Ensures unit requirements are correctly coded as Critical/Important in ERL with matching requisitions.
• Keeps custodians informed of ERL changes.
• Reviews and analyzes data used for equipment budget estimates.
• Reviews and corrects rejects and variances when not handled by the SCOS.
• Verifies capital assets over $10,000,000 in ELMS for CFO reporting.
• Oversees semi-annual COMSEC reconciliations and annual small arms reconciliations.
• Coordinates with SCOS to reconcile COMSEC and weapons control files and assets.
• Ensures COMSEC and small arms inventories and documentation comply with DAFMAN 23-300 and MAJCOM directives.
• Creates computer inputs and maintains Master CIR and Master SPRAM jacket files.
• Corrects errors identified on equipment listings.
• Schedules and reviews organizational equipment/SPRAMS accounts with custodians' annual inventories.
• Ensures annual ELMS CIR are produced and signed by custodians and commanders.
• Maintains a suspense system for supply system validations and cancellations.
• Develops, implements, and performs administrative functions for the element.
• Researches and replies to messages, letters, and inquiries.
• Assembles and analyzes information for equipment reports for higher headquarters.
• Generates specialized equipment management reports using BLADE.
• Maintains appointment letters, allowance documents, registers, vouchers, and files.
• Clears departing personnel.
• Provides Cargo Movement and Customer Support Liaison Element with current lists of equipment custodians.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with MAJCOM CEMO, SCOS, supported organizations, and higher headquarters.
• Meets with customers to assess satisfaction, explain policy and procedures, and resolve significant or potential problems.
• Provides customer guidance and training.
• Identifies needs and participates in special projects, milestones, and goals.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and responds to higher headquarters taskings.
• Determines and recommends actions for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up.
• Researches and recommends interpretations for issues impacting supported organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.(temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)

Education

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Degree Required: N/A Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience): master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.

If applicable, Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: 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 grade GS-9.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

Your responses must be supported by your application package or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

Knowledge of a wide range of general supply principles, concepts, & methodologies Knowledge of storage, distribution, inventory, & accountability processes & systems Knowledge of Federal, State, & USAF accountability regulations, to include report of survey rules & procedures Knowledge of Air Force Equipment Management System Knowledge of Expeditionary Combat Support System & related automated supply/accountability systems.

Knowledge of Allowance Source Codes, Equipment Authorization Inventory Data, & equipment allowance criteria for missions & weapons systems Knowledge of War Readiness Material & mobility equipment requirements Knowledge of Class II, VII, & IX supply categories & related policy/procedures, especially for lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed property Knowledge of COMSEC & small arms control, inventory, & reconciliation requirements & guidance Knowledge of deployment-related equipment accountability Knowledge of ANG/USAF logistics & equipment management guidance Skill in analyzing & interpreting ASC, allowance data, equipment requirements, variances, & excess/unserviceable assets to recommend appropriate actions.

Skill in planning, conducting, & evaluating Skill in oral & written communication Skill in using automated systems & reporting tools Skill in records management & documentation Skill in problem solving & conflict resolution for complex or questionable equipment-management issues Ability to interpret & adapt guidelines (USAF/ANG manuals, instructions, directives) when they are not fully applicable & require judgment Ability to manage a wing-wide equipment accountability program.

Ability to coordinate deployment/redeployment of Class VII assets between Accountable Officers & Responsible Officers/Persons

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package.
• If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further.
• Resumes must be in your own words.
• Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
• A complete application package includes: Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include: Contact information Full Name Email Address Phone Number Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to Position Title Organization/Department/Unit Hours worked per week Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.
• Omit extended leave from your employment history.
• For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.
• Duties performed Series and grade for federal positions, if held Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered.
• For more guidance please see new resume guidance.
• If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Do not include encrypted and/or digitally signed documents because they become corrupted and you will not receive credit for submitting them.
• If you are claiming: Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:-DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status- Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:- DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)- Sponsor's PCS Orders- Proof of Military member's current active duty status- Marriage Certificate If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference in hiring, you must claim preference and provide supporting documentation.*** To determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference in hiring, please use the following link provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Completed SF15, etc. (SF15 is required for 10-point preference) You will not receive 10 point preference without a completed SF15.
• The SF15 will indicate additional required documents, that you MUST provide with your application to receive 10 point preference.
• Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement) Cover Letter SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50) Transcript (s) ***For current National Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.) List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers.
• If you have gaps in service, list them separately.
• Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023 Washington Air National Guard Traditional Member 20 hours per month POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC Personnel Superintendent 3S091 Duties Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose 04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019 40 hours per week 15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020 40 hours per week Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR Order Purpose: Duties: ***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie.
• BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods.
• Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021: List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position.

After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

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 (***). - Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed. - Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.

(See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP) REEMPLOYED ANNUITANT: In accordance with Section 9902(g) of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), annuitants reemployed in the DoD will receive full annuity and salary upon appointment.

They will not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period.

Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired in accordance with Section 8336(d)(1) or Section8414(b)(1)(A) of Title 5, U.S.C.) appointed to the DoD may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.