Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number NGD1957000 and is part of the MD 175th ANG, National Guard. Responsibilities (1) Reviews and evaluates all operations, deployment, contingency and exercise plans to ensure mission readiness for the Logistics Readiness Squadron. Analyzes exercise and contingency plans to determine required Logistics Readiness Squadron actions in support of mission requirements. Incumbent evaluates all equipment, manning and training requirements to meet deployment and pre-planned tasking. The position is responsible for coordination with other base organizations on applicable plans. This position manages the development of plans for deployments, contingency response, expeditionary support planning, sustainment, and redeployment. Prepares updates and reviews the Logistics Readiness Squadron contingency/ deployment, base support, and related plans. Coordinates plans and annexes with Logistics Readiness Squadron managers. Incumbent initiates all changes, modifications, additions and/or deletions to personnel and equipment tasking and assignments through the Logistics Readiness Squadron Commander.(2) Develops, manages and controls Logistics Readiness Squadron training and career development programs. Incumbent is responsible for Automated Training Systems, products, and a multimedia library and for developing training policies and procedures. This position provides training guidance and/or assistance to work center supervisors. Chairs and conducts meetings with management to resolve critical or controversial training issues. Develops training, conducts and or coordinates formal classroom training, to include readiness deployment training for all Squadron personnel. The incumbent makes arrangements for all formal schools to include technical schools for all squadron career fields, supervisory/management training and computer training. Plans and initiates cross-training and familiarization training to effect better personnel utilization.(3) Compiles and updates status of Logistics Readiness Squadron, to include tracking and reporting of personnel, training, equipment and supplies. The position is responsible for generation of reports and for the assignment of proper security, classification and storage of classified documents. Compiles and prepares Status of Resources and Training System, Defense Readiness Reporting System, and Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) Readiness Tool reports and provides status and readiness briefings to Squadron and Wing commanders. Identifies shortfalls and recommends corrective actions. The incumbent monitors personnel deployability. The incumbent implements local directives for the establishment and management of Personnel Readiness folders. This position includes responsibility for development, management and control of the deployment/redeployment of squadron personnel and equipment. Identifies requirements, develops procedures, and conducts training of assigned personnel.(4) Coordinates, develops, and administers management training programs for supervisory personnel. Incumbent instructs management personnel and trainers on the concepts, scope and objectives of training programs. This position monitors the training necessary to ensure understanding of the Air Force management system. The incumbent develops programs to ensure core task proficiencies. This job involves providing guidance to section supervisors in the selection of Enlisted Specialty Training (EST) trainers and task certifiers. The incumbent coordinates Air Force Training Course (AFTC) for personnel. EST program includes management, qualification, upgrade, job knowledge, proficiency, professional development and general military training. Coordinates and manages exportable courses and Career Development Course Programs. The incumbent advises commander on training deficiencies and problem areas and recommends solutions. In coordination with supervisors, prepares long-range career development programs for enlisted personnel. The job involves determining training requirements by reviewing and correlating documentation and balancing training needs against available resources. Performs curriculum development functions for supply customers and EST and conducts formal classroom training. The incumbent ensures development of Master Training Plan for each Flight in the Logistics Readiness Squadron.(5) Develops local training programs to accommodate supply procedural changes, and coordinates changes to other career field areas as directed, to improve operational effectiveness when management indicators reflect potential trouble areas. Prepares, schedules, coordinates or conducts Supply Customer related Block Training. Manages and conducts inspections of all squadron training areas to ensure that records are maintained in accordance with established directives.(6) Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications Military Grades: ENLISTED E4-E6 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).