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Duties

As a Logistics Management Specialist, you will: Responsible for the procurement, storage, sustainment, inventory, accounting, and transport of Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) assets comprised of antibiotics, chemical antidotes, vaccines, antitoxins, and other medical supplies and equipment that are designed to support state and local public health agencies in the event of a biological/chemical terrorist incident or other natural disaster or emergency situation in any location in the U.S. at any time. Oversee procurement activities associated with Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) materiel. Finalize emergency response and logistical plans, protocols, and standard operating procedures for execution of complex and evolving logistics function. Lead collaborative efforts with contracting partners to resolve issues associated with technical requirements. Serve as subject matter expert in Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) logistical planning and in responding to inquiries or requests for technical assistance from other agencies, states or local governments, emergency responders, etc. Participate actively in policy development or modification efforts within the Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS). Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Continue Requirements In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result. In order to demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees, employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience in performing logistics management functions to support the procurement, maintenance, transport, and/or disposition of assets in supporting emergency response activities. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Division of Strategic National Stockpile 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]