Distribution Facilities Specialist

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience must include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Appling supply principles and technical operations to support inventory storage, distribution, packaging and cataloging functions. Analyzing ambiguous guidance and complex supply transactions to select appropriate supply alternatives. Applying agency-specific logistics policies, automated databases, and safety regulations (HAZMAT). Communicating orally and in writing with internal personnel, contractors, and external agencies to resolve issues.

Performing meticulous data entry, spot checks, and audits to maintain inventory and CFO compliance. OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Master's Degree OR Equivalent graduate degree or LLB or JB related to the work of this position.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level (MUST SUBMITT TRANSCRIPTS) National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

You will serve as a Distribution Facilities Specialist and be responsible for ensuring proper material management is executed to achieve and maintain an optimized supply chain and CFO compliance.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Count physical supplies, update warehouse records, order replenishment parts, and manage the receipt and storage of materials to keep remote stock points fully supplied.

Enter and track supply transactions across Coast Guard and partner government databases, using IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (Analytics) reporting tools to review data and resolve invent errors. Maintain complete transaction paperwork to meet Commandant policy., hazardous material (HAZMAT) packaging/shipping laws, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) audit requirements.

Inspect received parts for damage or defects, submit Supply/Quality Deficiency Reports (SDRs/QDRs), and help leadership address recurring supplier quality issues. Coordinate with other Coast Guard units to share critical spare parts (parts pooling), prioritize urgent orders, and resolve backorders to keep operational ships and stations mission-ready.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information