THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Position Description Number PDD1066000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Duties

As a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OFFICER, GS-0346-13, you will manage, plan, organize, and direct AASF logistics operations in support of AASF and supported aviation unit training and flight operations. The Aviation Logistics Management Officer (ALMO) provides logistical support to, and partners with, the AASF Commander, Flight Operations, Safety, Quality Assurance, and supported unit commanders in planning, scheduling, and implementing a comprehensive flying program. Through subordinate supervisors and supervised maintenance test pilots, the incumbent is responsible for managing and administering the AASF logistics functions to meet mission requirements - both state and Federal. The ALMO integrates and coordinates efforts of disparate functions and resources to optimize readiness of supported aviation units. The ALMO represents the AASF for logistics at all levels of command. PLANS AND PROGRAMS: -- Collaborates with the AASF Commander, AASF staff, and supported unit commanders to plan, develop, and implement long and short term plans to effectively use aircraft and flying hours, and to accomplish vital training and operational missions. Coordinates with Flight Operations to assure an integrated approach to solution of problems relating to availability of aircraft to conduct the military mission. Assesses the impact of changes in or to the flying program, and coordinates with operations to ensure that these changes do not exceed AASF logistical capabilities. Recommends aircraft and direct flying hours to meet AASF and unit operational contingencies. -- Reviews aircraft maintenance and related material support requirements with respect to specific objectives, relative priorities, capabilities, and limitations. Participates in planning meetings to insure proper scheduling of aircraft commitments, commensurate with the maintenance capability of the AASF. Supervises the development of plans for logistical support of the AASF flying program. Reviews program operations and ensure the commander is informed on status, progress, and actual/potential problem areas. Confers frequently with the AASF Commander to review changes in situational requirements resulting from resource, policy, or directive revisions received from higher-level authority. Recommends the adjustment, and ensures flexibility, of plans and programs to meet changing requirements. Maintains liaison with commanders and staff regarding the status of logistics programs, functional capabilities, and current and projected operational training and mission requirements. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT: -- Reviews and evaluates higher-level headquarters' directives and policies for AASF implementation. Develops action plans, internal policies, and procedures to assure timely, effective, and complete maintenance support for units, facility, state, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and DA mission requirements. Ensures development and implementation of standing operating procedures (SOPs). Takes or directs action to improve quality, increase production, handle special projects, correct unsatisfactory conditions, etc. -- Oversees the preparation and execution of budgets for man-days and funds to resource AASF logistics requirements. Directs logistics programs to ensure mission accomplishment and the optimum use of resources. Manages the execution of logistics resources to meet mission requirements. Serves as a program manager and represents the AASF at Program and Budget Advisory Council (PBAC) meetings. LOGISTICS OPERATIONS: -- Through subordinate supervisors, directs staff and production functions related to aircraft maintenance, production support, material services, ground support, and facility services. Establishes goals and objectives for the accomplishment of current and projected workloads. Plans, organizes, and coordinates day-to-day operations of the AASF logistics support. Integrates full-time support and ARNG unit personnel in optimizing logistics support of aviation units. The work force includes a variety of staff administrative, trades, and crafts occupations. Makes decisions regarding equipment services and repair within capacities of AASF to accomplish assigned missions. Monitors operational and maintenance status of all aircraft assigned to the AASF. Analyzes workload and provides guidance to assure that production goals are met. Reviews, accepts, amends, or rejects work which has been reviewed by subordinate supervisors. Receives performance analysis reports; and from these, directs necessary actions to assure continued improvements in positive trends or correction of adverse trends. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. -- Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training identifying activities involving logistical support operations. Experience integrating the actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to develop a comprehensive logistics plan. Experience monitoring such functions as program planning, resource and fiscal management, training, manpower management, and/or automated data processing to meet the logistics plan. Experience identifying delays or problems and developing corrective actions. Experience working with people from various levels and backgrounds to elicit their cooperation to perform specific tasks, and complying with regulations, laws, or practices. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment. c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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). d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

Contacts

• Address MS AASF 3 PO Box 4258 Meridian, MS 39304-4258 US
• Name: James Birmingham
• Phone: 601-696-8839
• Email: [email protected]