SUPERVISORY GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

SUPERVISORY GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Colchester, Vermont

Salary Range: $75448 - $98078 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Supervisory General Supply Specialist, Position Description Number D1903000 and is part of the USPFO Supply and Services Division (S&S) of the Vermont Army National Guard.

Major Duties:

• The purpose of this position is to direct the development, coordination, and implementation of procedural changes; to direct the performance of management/program analysis for the logistic activities under the jurisdiction of the USPFO; and to direct acquisition, accountability, incoming, outgoing and formal transfer of logistic asset for the USPFO in support of the Federal and state mission. Position is responsible for the management, direction, and supervision of employees. 1) Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational, logistics, supply, transportation and inventory management. Establishes, reviews, and revises policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary, to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment. Promotes team building, implements quality improvements, and responds to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. The incumbent provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate personnel. Incumbent establishes priorities based on attainment of goals, objectives and work to be accomplished. Assigns work to achieve maximum economy, effectiveness, skill utilization, and employee motivation. Makes assignments based on priorities and the difficulty and requirements of the assignment. Interviews candidates for positions in the flight; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment of subordinate personnel. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. The incumbent assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends other action in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of subordinates and provides and/or arranges for needed development and training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Implements, promotes, and effectively supports equal opportunity for all personnel and follows provisions of labor agreements and applicable directives pertaining to personnel management. Promotes acceptance and adherence of special emphasis programs. Maintains an effective position management program. 2) Delegates responsibility and authority to subordinates. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters. Provides guidance and policy direction in supply and equipment support for all assigned units. Develops plans, programs, and policies for the operation, management, and administration of current and projected organizational programs. Provides guidance in establishing local procedures and/or control not specifically provided for by higher headquarters to include developing and publishing major command options to Army manuals and regulations. Directs development of local supplements and operating instructions and updates as required. Responsible for the implementation of logistics/supply computer operations and programs. Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with other flights, supported organizations, and higher headquarters. Advises the Supply Management Officer and USPFO on available resources of personnel, equipment and funds to maintain maximum mission effectiveness. 3) Develops draft policies, concepts, and procedures to ensure that an effective operation is maintained using personnel, equipment, and funding to support the mission. Obtains, studies, and analyzes programming work assignment and workload documents. Monitors and reviews the monthly inventory document for excessive gains/losses and initiates appropriate action as required. 4) Ensures coordination with the other state USPFO, USPFO branches and state activities and units for material support for projects, operations, or programs including works such as: equipment fielding, commercial non-standard equipment authorizations and distribution. Monitors the status and effectiveness of material support by identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems within state logistical operations. Reviews and analyzes operational reports and plans, work schedules, planned requirements, and other data to determine and advise the Supply Management Officer and/or the USPFO. Determines, initiates, and coordinates required actions by establishing and maintaining liaison with Depot Inventory Managers, vendors, and state activities/units to schedule or provide advice as the receipt, accountability and posting to property records for all inbound and outbound property. Participates in meetings, i.e., state boards, project teams or conferences concerning levels of support, timing, locations and related inventory requirements. 5) Provides guidance regarding logistic inventory control. **REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

Qualifications: NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the National Guard. 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 Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit NATIONALGUARD.COM/VT prior to applying for this position. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2,3 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard. Area IV: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Vermont National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians. Military Grades: Warrant Officer WO1-CW4 Officer: 2LT/O1-CPT/O3 Enlisted: SFC/E7-SGM/E9 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education or training involving administration of supply management, storage, cataloging, packaging and distribution or other work which provided the applicant with a general knowledge of one or more aspects of the supply field. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of 36 months Specialized experience; 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade supervising and/or managing supply personnel and a variety of supply functions. Knowledge on the entire inventory management supply system. Experience coordinating with other organizations on complex and controversial supply issues. Experience providing advice and guidance on supply regulations to upper levels of management regarding supply functions. Experience analyzing, developing, evaluating to improve supply programs, policies, procedures, techniques, etc.Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on the 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): --Ability to direct the work of subordinate employees in accomplishing the work of the unit. --Practical knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied supply principles, concepts and methodologies in one or more of the technical supply specializations. -- Knowledge of a broad range of supply program relationships to analyze procedures, services, directives, and management of the Division for resolving major problems, establishing, or revising local policy, and coordinating the work of the Division with other organizations. -- Knowledge of the current supply management system to ensure that the system adequately supports logistical functional requirements. --Ability to perform recurring kinds of assignments, operations and/or procedures in providing services and resolving issues and problems of a procedural nature in supply operations, planning or program management. Utilizes knowledge of cost, existing policies and procedures in accomplishing work assignments. --Ability to analyze information and trace sequence of transactions to resolve problems. - Ability to communicate succinctly orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: -This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. -Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. -The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. - The duties of your position may require the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. - This position requires a secret security clearance the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-17