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Duties

Evaluates and determines whether there is a reliable industrial capability to meet the complete DLA (requisition) customer requirement. Responsible for Industrial Preparedness Planning Program (IPPP) functions for a variety of DLA managed military material and supplies. Plans and conducts surveys of diverse and technically complex industrial plant operations. Evaluates supplier attributes to determine the ability of suppliers to control their marketplace. Assesses the impact of existing constraints and commitments, determined the relative strength of suppliers, and analyzes supplier capabilities. Establishes studies to develop recommended Industrial Preparedness Measures. Evaluates whether adequate surge coverage exists, through analyzing existing inventory, commercial production capability, production lead times, and presence of dedicated production capability.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-11 Exempt/GS-12 Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for an Industrial Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11 Understands concepts relating to industrial base planning strategies, decision analysis, and material assessments. Participates in studies or implementation plans for the expansion, conversion, integration, and/or utilization of industrial production facilities to meet mobilization requirements of the Armed Forces. Liaisons with various industries, suppliers, laboratories, industrial trade associations, and educational institutions Identifies, reviews, and analyzes customer requirements Evaluates a variety of industries' capabilities, such as manufacturers of base materials, sub-tier suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and manufacturers of packaging materials. Identifies the relevant strength and capabilities of a supplier and develops reports of supplier capabilities. GS-12 Experience with industrial planning, industrial engineering, or plant engineering, involving determination of facilities and layout. Conduct surveys and analysis of industrial operations, organization, capacity, etc. Perform lean six-sigma and value stream mapping procedures. Demonstrated knowledge in the use of simulation and modeling tools. Work with legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting, and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factor and requirements characteristics. B. Education Substitution (GS-11 Level Only): Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. C. Combination (GS-11 Level Only): Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-11, 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-11. 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.

Education

GS-12: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

GS-11: Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DLA Land and Maritime 3990 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43218 US
• Name: DLA Land and Maritime POC
• Phone: (614) 692-0313
• Email: [email protected]