THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) independent unit. It serves as the Logistics Management Specialist with responsibility for planning, organizing and implementing unit logistics plans and operations. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Officer and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess the experience, education or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field; and in using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-six (36) months experience, education, or training which includes 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 action.
Duties & Responsibilities: (1) Serves as the program manager for the Integrated Deployment System (IDS) Deployment Management System (DeMS), Contingency Operations/Mobility Planning and Executive System (COMPES), Logistics Module-Base Level (LOGMOD-B), Computer Aided Load Manifesting (CALM), and Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS). Ensures all systems interface within IDS. Serves as the subject matter expert for COMPES to assist the independent unit Commander and Logistics Officer in selecting, deploying and monitoring contingency forces. Maintains LOGMOD-B and the Logistics Detail (LOGDET) data. Designs logistics packages to meet Operation Plans (OPLAN) tasking and coordinates with tasked units to ensure compliance and accuracy of systems. Produces CALM products for unit deployment exercises or operations. Provides continuous guidance and instruction to unit personnel on COMPES, Logistics Detail-Base Level (LOGDET-B) data and Manpower/Personnel Module-Base Level (MANPER-B) matters. Coordinates both LOGMOD-B and MANPER-B portions of COMPES for input and processing. Produces COMPES data to support wartime activities and Operations Other Than WAR (OOTW) required by units to mobilize and deploy equipment and personnel. (2) Formulates and consolidates logistical annexes for IDS guidance, based on regulations, manuals, instructions and directives issues by higher headquarters. During peacetime and actual/training deployments, provides staff input and participation in the Deployment Control Center. Manages the Unit Deployment Control Center (UDCC) to ensure each deployment runs efficiently. Plans and develops deployment training for the unit, in addition to conducting deployment training exercises. Ensures the unit meets all pre-execution and command and control requirements for deployments. As directed by, and in conjunction with the commander, resolves deployment-oriented problems. Reviews deployment assessment capabilities with the unit commander to ensure required deployment training is being conducted. Briefs the commander regarding plans for the movement of personnel and equipment during simulated and actual deployments and exercises. (3) At the direction of, and in conjunction with, the commander, identifies required deployment/redeployment support with the unit staff and host base for the transportation of equipment and personnel. Determines the type and number of aircraft required for mission deployment. Validates load plans, hazardous cargo, priority shipments customs clearance requirements. Ensures all unit personnel and equipment are properly identified and prepared for deployment. Assists the commander in determining the types and numbers or quantity of troops and equipment available for tasking. Schedules, via correspondence, with headquarters (i.e. Air Force Materials Command (AFMC), Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Numbered Air Forces), when required, to accomplish specific mission requirements. (4) Reviews resource/logistics plans, programs and deployment activities with the commander to ensure authorized mobility equipment is available or on order, and ensures equipment is properly budgeted. Develops load plans and analyzes transportation requirements for the unit. Schedules all requirements through AMC and Military Transport Movement Command (MTMC) to ensure personnel and equipment arrive according to planned tasking. Directs, controls and coordinates all Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployments for the unit. Defines and publishes local guidance for deployment procedures. Ensures the unit meets all pre-execution and actual deployment requirements, Area of Responsibility (AOR) and specific reporting instructions. Attends AEF scheduling conferences. Reviews Operations Plans (OPLANS), Concept Plans (CONPLANS), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Exercise Plans and Execution Orders for tasking from Headquarters. Determines availability of personnel and equipment for tasking and manages the War Reserve Material (WRM) assets at the home station. (5) Participates in site surveys to ascertain, identify and plan airlift and logistical support requirement needs in support of unit contingency operations/taskings. Serves, as required, on the Installation Support Team (IST). (6) Maintains and analyzes the correlation of data between the Unit Type Code (UTC), Unit Management Information System (UMIS), Designed Operational Capacity (DOC) statements and all applicable plans for the unit's readiness reporting and tasking. Identifies problems/discrepancies and reports these to the commander. Recommends the elevation of problems/discrepancies when unable to resolve at the unit level. Ensures the DOC statement is current and can be accomplished by the unit. Briefs the commander on all the above-mentioned requirements in a timely manner. (7) Performs other as duties as assigned.