SUPERVISORY GENERAL SUPPLY 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: USPFO SS DIV, Johnston, Iowa

What you will do

• As a SUPERVISORY GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST, GS-2001-11 your duties are below.
• Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational, logistics, supply, transportation and inventory management.
• Establishes, reviews, and revises policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary, to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment.
• Promotes team building, implements quality improvements, and responds to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
• The incumbent provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate personnel.
• Incumbent establishes priorities based on attainment of goals, objectives and work to be accomplished.
• Assigns work to achieve maximum economy, effectiveness, skill utilization, and employee motivation.
• Makes assignments based on priorities and the difficulty and requirements of the assignment.
• Interviews candidates for positions in the flight; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment of subordinate personnel.
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance.
• The incumbent assists employees in reaching performance goals.
• Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager.
• Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends other action in more serious cases.
• Identifies developmental and training needs of subordinates and provides and/or arranges for needed development and training.
• Approves and/or disapproves leave requests.
• Implements, promotes, and effectively supports equal opportunity for all personnel and follows provisions of labor agreements and applicable directives pertaining to personnel management.
• Promotes acceptance and adherence of special emphasis programs.
• Maintains an effective position management program.
• Delegates responsibility and authority to subordinates.
• Provides advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Provides guidance and policy direction in supply and equipment support for all assigned units.
• Develops plans, programs, and policies for the operation, management, and administration of current and projected organizational programs.
• Provides guidance in establishing local procedures and/or control not specifically provided for by higher headquarters to include developing and publishing major command options to Army manuals and regulations.
• Directs development of local supplements and operating instructions and updates as required.
• Responsible for the implementation of logistics/supply computer operations and programs.
• Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with other flights, supported organizations, and higher headquarters.
• Advises the Supply Management Officer and USPFO on available resources of personnel, equipment and funds to maintain maximum mission effectiveness.
• Develops draft policies, concepts, and procedures to ensure that an effective operation is maintained using personnel, equipment, and funding to support the mission.
• Obtains, studies, and analyzes programming work assignment and workload documents.
• Monitors and reviews the monthly inventory document for excessive gains/losses and initiates appropriate action as required.
• Ensures coordination with the other state USPFO, USPFO branches and state activities and units for material support for projects, operations, or programs including works such as: equipment fielding, commercial non-standard equipment authorizations and distribution.
• Monitors the status and effectiveness of material support by identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems within state logistical operations.
• Reviews and analyzes operational reports and plans, work schedules, planned requirements, and other data to determine and advise the Supply Management Officer and/or the USPFO.
• Determines, initiates, and coordinates required actions by establishing and maintaining liaison with Depot Inventory Managers, vendors, and state activities/units to schedule or provide advice as the receipt, accountability and posting to property records for all inbound and outbound property.
• Participates in meetings, i.e, state boards, project teams or conferences concerning levels of support, timing, locations and related inventory requirements.
• Provides guidance regarding logistic inventory control and conducting surveys of logistic supplies and inventory management functions.
• Performs quality assurance and review functions using the Management Control Program.
• Reviews and validates all state activity/ unit requests for procurement of logistic supplies and services against current and future authorizations, non-standard requests and fiscal law.
• 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 09/24/2026 .
• 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: OFFICERS (O-4 to O-1)

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., 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: Knowledge of an administrative nature in supply

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 (***).