LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION is experience and/or education which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

To qualify for this position at the GS-09 level, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below: Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07. Must have experience, education, or training which involved detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities).

Experience planning and organizing work assignments. OR Education - Possess a master's, an equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above.

Only graduate education in excess to 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below: Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-09. Must have 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 actions.

OR Education - Possess a Ph.D, an equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above.

Only graduate education in excess of that required for a Master's degree or equivalent may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed.

Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: - Broad knowledge of subsistence support requirements including prime vendor contract supply system requirements determination, requisitioning, storing, issuing, inventory, accounting, interface with Defense Supply Center Pennsylvania (DSCP), and veterinary support. - Knowledge of budget for normal and contingency food service operations, equipment replacement, and facility maintenance.

Establishes procedures to monitor and reconcile individual price changes to prevent monetary loss from food service operations. - Knowledge of Field Food Planning Menus Board and budgetary processes in addition to sanitary and security requirements.

Ability to develop master menus and to meet nutritional and dietary DOD standards to include devising meals to accommodate diverse cultural, religious, medical, weight control and DA food requirements. - Knowledge of computer processes to audit daily cycles to determine integrity and validate system change packages.

Knowledge of system software evaluations and design methods to translate functional requirements into specifications for implementation. - Knowledge of Department of Defense, DA, and NGB information systems and analytical programs to define problems, evaluate problems, and develop proposed solutions to functional problems in automated logistics systems. - Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques for analyzing and measuring parameters of studies and projects and to accomplish planning and provide guidance and direction for the related logistics and information systems programs.

Skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex function in order to integrate into a cohesive product. - Knowledge of the logistics supply and services function. 8.

Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct projects and studies on logistics concerning Army Food Service related policy and regulations within assigned area of responsibility. - Knowledge of systems and pertinent characteristics of system software and computer requirements in order to perform studies and evaluate merits of proposed or existing applications.

Skill in system analysis and techniques sufficient to write clear procedural instructions such as Standard Operating Procedures and Policy Regulations for users. - Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the total arena of assigned studies, projects and related support resources.

Serves as the ARNG Food Program Manager responsible and accountable for oversight of the entire state ARNG Food Service program which includes the administration of the Food Service Budget, Awards Program, new equipment Fielding's, training, Army Food Management Information System (AFMIS) and inspections.

Exercises knowledge and application of Department of Army (DA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and state ARNG directives, policies and procedures, subsistence handling, storage, and sanitation methodology, plus food prime vendor food service ordering system, in addition to basic subsistence accounting procedures.

Maintains oversight of daily, weekly, monthly, and long term system requirements, ARNG Readiness Center equipment modifications, and requirements to meet current workload demands. Budgets for subsistence operations and subsistence requirements, including operational ration ceilings. Assesses use of facilities and equipment, to ensure expeditious accomplishment of priority work without adverse impact on normal, recurring work.

Develops for the DCSLOG-G4 recommendations, policies, procedures, long range plans, and special projects. Recommends solutions to controversial problems and actions of a precedent-setting nature, to include coordination with major commands and the Army Center of Excellence, Subsistence. Participates in field exercise planning sessions, discussing availability of subsistence, budgets, issue of operational rations and ARNG support to exercises.

Serves as Chairperson and as a voting member of The Adjutant Generals Food Service Management Board. Responsible for planning and oversight of subsistence support to ARNG units and dining facilities. Coordinates veterinary staff support for cyclic inspections of operational rations as required. Maintains oversight of facility and subsistence security to ensure theft prevention, unexplained losses, and unauthorized entry procedures are enforced.

Monitors the AFMIS to ensure reporting requirements from local, DA, NGB, and vendors are timely and contain accurate and formatted data. Monitors daily flow of data from customers and its return to customers. Performs daily validation processing cycles. Technical and functional knowledge of system operation is required in the performance of these tasks and in troubleshooting associated problems within the system as they occur.

Works daily with functional users and technical personnel to identify and resolve operational and technical problems, and to ensure flow of data and procedures are the most efficient possible. Assists and coordinates with functional specialists in the identification of operational requirements and the conversion of these requirements into automated systems documentation.

Analyzes data automation policies, regulations and procedures to determine their impact on logistics information systems and to identify changes in the maintenance and use of computerized data by functional specialists. Performs extensive consultation services and provides guidance to functional specialists on the maintenance, evaluation, documentation and standardization of requirements and procedures.

Assists with researching and originating of concepts to introduce and integrate new technologies without direction or guidance from higher headquarters. Provides troubleshooting support by analyzing, studying, reviewing, testing, and interpreting information provided by user to determine whether hardware of software problems exists. Expands analysis to include/incorporate technical expertise/knowledge/source in determining the solution.

Retrains, guides, and defines system operation if problem resides with functional user. Provides technical liaison service to each ARNG unit, prime vendor, and other vendor companies. Provides subsistence support for troop movements, maneuvers, and emergency and contingency plan requirements, in addition to normal and daily support. Performs oversight of customer and stockage requirements determination process and proper pricing of subsistence.

Coordinates prime vendor and other vendor deliveries to ARNG dining facilities and unit Readiness Centers as required. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative and submits technical specifications of contract requirements for commercial vendors when providing meal support. Prepare, award, and administer State Competitive Food Contracts for ARNG feeding. Oversees food service contractor performance.

Conducts, coordinates, and evaluates inspections and assistance visits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations and to identify systemic problems. Responsible for the administration of the Department of Army Philip A. Connelly Food Service Excellence Awards Program for the State. Performs other duties as assigned.