LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

About the role

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: Training Center, Johnston, IA

What you will do

• As a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0346-9 your duties are below.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the logistics and property accountability policies for the organization.
• Is the primary advisor for the command in the area of logistics and property book operations.
• Oversees and reviews unit level feeder reports.
• Analyzes and/or prepares the logistics and equipment readiness areas of the organizational readiness report.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations relative to current and future MTOE/TDA and/or force structure changes to determine the impact on organizational equipment authorizations.
• Keeps abreast and ensures the implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters concerning logistics and property accountability activities.
• Responsible for the property book operations of the organization in the areas of inventory management, storage management, equipment coordination and supply management.
• Ensures the property book sections periodically perform asset visibility rebuild to validate date in the visibility files.
• Is accountable for the various categories of property.
• Maintains property book accountability utilizing an automated system and/or related computer programs to account for property.
• Establishes primary hand receipt files for each unit, whether separate or organic to the organization, and maintains accountability by the use of primary hand receipt listings.
• Assures that all authorized property is on hand or has been requisitioned to assist in maintaining the highest level of readiness for the organization.
• Ensures compliance with the command supply discipline program (CSDP), and other directed command inspection programs.
• Assists in the preparation for and executes additional command level inspections in the area of logistics and maintenance.
• Schedules and directs the conduct of periodic inspections, inventories and change of hand receipt accounts to assure equipment is serviceable, properly stored, maintained and accounted for as required by competent authority.
• Coordinates with the USPFO, state level Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) and subordinate units of the organization on the lateral transfer and/or turn in of excess property.
• This includes analyzing the proposed transfer/turn in actions and its impact on readiness.
• Coordinates and conducts annual property book supply reconciliations with the USPFO for all elements of the organization.
• Conducts a quarterly backorder reconciliation of non-expendable and expendable property requisitions with the USPFO.
• Coordinates the fielding of new equipment and the associated NET for a given LIN or system with the Force Integration Readiness Office (FIRO), DCSLOG-G4, USPFO and gaining unit.
• Establishes quality procedures and oversees the edit of all source documentation.
• Ensures documents are accurate and properly input into the automated system.
• Establishes administrative procedures and oversees the flow of documents and reports through the Property Book Office to assure complete, accurate, and timely submission of data.
• Reviews and analyzes listings and reports produced by the automated system, resolves problems on error listings, and provides guidance to personnel assigned to the Property Book Section and subordinate organizations.
• Performs continuing analysis of the property accounting and equipment status reporting system to assure data provided is complete, accurate and timely.
• Provides guidance and funds management for all decentralized logistics funds.
• These may include secondary stock funds, office supply accounts, transportation funding, and various classes of supply.
• Reviews all non-expendable government purchase card purchases for proper authorization.
• May serve as the approving official for government purchase card expenditures.
• May be required to represent the National Guard and the unit Commander in the community.
• Provides logistical support for community activities such as parades, celebrations, military funerals, etc. Coordinates with civic officials, club officers and school officials for such things as recruiting activities, communities support projects, natural disaster or civil disturbance planning, use of facilities for training for such things as recruiting and security of those facilities.
• Supervises subordinates performing supply work.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to all organizational logistic individuals pertaining to the accountability of all property assigned to the organization.
• Plans, organizes and assigns work to individuals engaged in logistics and property management at the command level.
• Revises assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities.
• Prepares requests for filling vacancies to meet workload requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army 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 11/10/2026 .
• 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: Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
• 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: ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-5 to E-9).

Education

Substitution of Education for 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 To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

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 found to be among the 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, i.e. 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. 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

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.

If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).