Logistics Management Specialist, GS-0346-13

Summary

This position is assigned to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Surface Acquisitions Logistics Center (SALC), with-in the Patrol Craft Tenders, and Boats Division and is assigned to the Waterways Commerce Cutter Team. This position is located in Baltimore, MD.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to all U.S. Citizens under Expedited Hiring Authorities procedures.

Duties

This position is assigned to the Waterways Commerce Cutter Team with-in the Patrol Craft, Tenders and Boats Division of the Surface Acquisitions Logistics Center (SALC) located in Baltimore, MD.

The Surface Acquisitions Logistics Center (SALC) Patrol Craft, Tenders, and Boats (PCTB) Division has the following primary functions: (1) Support CG-932 Program Managers in the planning, organization, execution, and coordination of assigned program responsibilities in accordance with approved charters and applicable acquisition policies and procedures.; (2) Plan and execute a seamless integrated logistics transition of the acquired capability into the appropriate sustainment organization. (3) Ensure that standard
systems engineering and integrated logistics processes are applied for each Asset acquired. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

Develop, establish, and implement agency-wide logistics policies and programs to ensure the Coast Guard receives supportable equipment, for all missions.

Support the Acquisition Directorate Surface Program in the development of logistics documentation.

Plan and manage execution of Acquisition Logistics to ensure all elements of logistics are addressed in a standardized manner and meet USCG objectives, as well as program performance thresholds.

Manage the development of Integrated Logistics Support products ensuring current policies, procedures, and processes are used in development.

Assist Acquisition Program in the development of Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) and the management of the logistics program to ensure LCCEs are met.

Perform activities related to reviewing logistics deliverables for contract compliance

Conduct research and studies to identify the logistics program impacts and resource requirements of designated new, revised, or proposed programs or projects. Identify existing or potential delays, problems, issues; and formulate alternatives for new initiatives.

Research and studies may involve technical issues such as: design influence, maintenance planning, technical data, and support (test, measurement, diagnostic) equipment.

Drive implementation of strategic Integrated Logistics Support objectives, and assist with the design of a supporting integrated Logistics Support architecture that addresses all validated I LS requirements across all Surface programs.

Manage assigned projects relating to transitioning assets from acquisition to sustainment.

Ensure policies, procedures and toolsets are coordinated and consistently implemented throughout development, documentation, and implementation of repeatable business practices that emphasize commonality across domains.

Manages Effectiveness, Implements Improvements, and Monitors Implementation.

Plan and manage execution of Acquisition Logistics to ensure all elements of logistics are addressed in a standardized manner and meet USCG objectives, as well as program performance thresholds.

Assist Acquisition Program in the development of Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) and the management of the logistics program to ensure LCCEs are met.

Work closely with Acquisition Project personnel to coordinate the design, development, and/or integration of related logistics elements while providing guidance on the management of associated risk in accordance with the Risk Management Plan.

Drive implementation of USCG ILS strategic goals and objectives and assist with the design of a supporting ILS architecture that
addresses all validated ILS requirements across all Surface programs.

Assist in tracking methods and procedures, by which, ILS requirements and related projects will be pursued.

Provide input to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) by identifying ILS activities, their milestones, and their interdependencies with other activities. Use the IMS tool actively and creatively when planning, controlling, and reporting status of ILS initiatives and tasks.

Provide feedback to ILS requirements development efforts such as requirements determination, concept formulation, acquisition strategies and plans, technical specifications, procurement planning, source selection plans, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiations.

Coordinate the development and maintenance of LCCE processes and procedures by assisting with development of the following System Level Products including, but not limited to: Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP), Manpower Requirements Analysis, and System Training.

Addition Requirements: The incumbent will be required to obtain and hold a Secret clearance and successfully complete the following:

• Department of Homeland Security Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) level III certification.
• Department of Homeland Security Program Manager (PM) level II certification.
• Department of Homeland Security Contracting Officer's Representative Level III certification.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

Applicants at the GS-13 level must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service.

Examples of specialized experience includes work that required: a knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, and practices in the supply support field of logistics management; a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessment and improvements of logistics program effectiveness or the improvements of complex logistics management processes and systems; a knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important logistics management operations; a knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the work of program accomplishments; and/or skill in planning, organizing and conducting team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations. Experience with shipboard (HM&E or electronics) maintenance or life cycle support. Experience in and knowledge of Major System Acquisition practices, preferably in the domain of ship design, construction, and transition to sustainment. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position.

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.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Additional information

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 410-636-3504. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

• Benefits
  
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  DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits". Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be referred for consideration. The following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed to perform this job:

1. Mastery of advanced concepts, principles and practices in the field of
   logistics management and (ILS) management and operations. Knowledge of the
   acquisition process; budgeting process; and practical engineering and Coast Guard
   command structure, missions, and programs; and skill to participate in ILS programs.
   2. Posses a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment and
   improvement of logistics program effectiveness or the improvement of complex logistics
   management processes and systems;
   3. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and
   precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important logistics management
   operations;
   4. Knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key
   program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program
   accomplishments; and
   5. Skill to plan, organize, and conduct team study work and to negotiate effectively with
   management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve
   substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may
   be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied.

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• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits". Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  1. Your resume
  
  2. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility.
  
  3. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here.
  
  All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents. The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is United States Coast Guard, Office of Civilian Human Resources, Building 1, Mailstop 4, Baltimore, MD 21226.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you will be required to submit proof. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package.
  If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  USCG Applicant Support
  
  Phone
  
  866-656-6830
  
  Fax
  000-000-0000
  Email
  
  mgshelp@monster.com
  
  Address
  
  United States Coast Guard
  
  2401 Hawkins Point Road
  
  Building 1
  
  Mailstop 4
  
  Baltimore, Maryland 21226
  
  United States
  
  Next steps
  
  Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. The most qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Track this Application".
  
  For more information on applying for federal employment click here.
  
  Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

1. Your resume

2. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility.

3. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here.

All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents. The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is United States Coast Guard, Office of Civilian Human Resources, Building 1, Mailstop 4, Baltimore, MD 21226.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you will be required to submit proof. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package.
If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays.

Agency contact information

USCG Applicant Support

Phone

866-656-6830

Fax
000-000-0000
Email

mgshelp@monster.com

Address

United States Coast Guard

2401 Hawkins Point Road

Building 1

Mailstop 4

Baltimore, Maryland 21226

United States

Next steps

Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. The most qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Track this Application".

For more information on applying for federal employment click here.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request