General Supply Specialist

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The position entails directing, managing, and monitoring all supply-related operations to support PHNSY IMF Detachment Stirling's availability and schedule. You will supervise team members responsible for logistics, from planning through to execution, ensuring smooth handling of materials and consumables. Acting as the key liaison for supply operations, you will maintain all supply documentation in line with relevant regulations and command policies. Administrative controls and procedures will be designed and implemented by you to deliver supply and material support efficiently and within budgetary and timeline limits.

You will also be expected to recommend alternative approved supply sources during long lead times and identify emergency supply options. Identifying problems, analyzing systemic issues, and proposing corrective actions are critical to this role. Immediate operational supply challenges must be recognized and addressed promptly. Planning and execution of important supply initiatives form an essential part of your duties.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and suitable for federal employment.
• Enrollment in direct deposit pay is mandatory.
• Successful passage of the E-Verify employment verification is required.
• Current federal employees must meet one-year time-in-grade requirements by announcement closing.
• This overseas assignment requires compliance with Department of Defense overseas employment directives, including potential travel to remote or isolated sites.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid U.S. Passport and possible visa depending on local regulations are required.
• Agreement to a minimum 12-month government service following relocation is mandatory.
• Pre-appointment physical exam and obtaining necessary security clearances before start date are compulsory.
• Government-issued credit card for travel expenses must be obtained and maintained.
• Compliance with Selective Service registration for males born after 1959 is required.

Qualifications and Experience

GS-13 Level: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including communicating supply statuses to mitigate material unavailability, recommending alternative supply sources amid long lead times, analyzing systemic problems with corrective action proposals, resolving supply issues promptly, and managing budget requests and expenditures effectively.
GS-12 Level: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 with similar competencies as GS-13 but may have fewer responsibilities in budget management.
Note: Experience can be from federal service or equivalent private/public sectors, including volunteer engagements.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The job involves exposure to various potentially hazardous agents such as fumes, noise, heat, radiation, and chemicals, with safety ensured through personal protection programs. It requires frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and occasionally working in confined spaces. Work occurs mainly in office settings but includes visits to multiple production and operational areas. Travel, including by military and commercial aircraft, is expected.

Additional Information

• The assignment period is typically 36 months.
• Employees may be eligible for various overseas allowances and benefits such as foreign transfer and temporary quarters allowances.
• This position participates in Department of Defense priority and alternate placement programs.
• Relocation incentives and recruitment incentives may be available.
• Employment offers are contingent on meeting all pre-employment requirements and qualifications.
• Military spouse preference and family member preference considerations apply under certain conditions.
• Applicants must support enhancing federal government operations and uphold American republican ideals.