This position is located in the Reserve Fleets, Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD).
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include: Experience supporting property management functions, property custody records, and tracking property transfers to ensure accuracy of records. Experience performing quality control checks of storeroom and stock inventories, generating reports and records, and reviewing applicable directives and implementing changes. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience providing quality assurance oversight and auditing of activities related to property management, supply operations, and bulk material storage including conducting follow-up evaluations to ensure adherence to established procedures. Experience in procurement functions, including competitive bid procedures, solicitation for quotations from local vendors, basic ordering agreement procedures, small purchase procedures, acquisition of services, and contract administration functions. Experience generating and maintaining accurate records and reports of inventory management, market surveys, procurement requests, or contracts. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher-level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence - Use knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a Supply Management Specialist, you will: Perform government property management functions, maintain property custody records, and track property transfers to ensure the accuracy of records in accordance with the requirements of various agency policy documents. Lead efforts to promote safety, sustainability, and pollution control in Fleet operations by applying standard analytical methods and recommending solutions to support environmental and safety program goals. Maintain regular communication with internal staff and external partners, including production, engineering, supply personnel, and quality assurance officials across various organizational levels. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to support supply management, property accountability, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) application, coordination of training, records management, and reporting activities at the Fleet.