Supervisory General Supply Specialist - Defense Logistics Agency (Guam)
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## Duties
### Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency. DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war. It also provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as authorized.
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### Responsibilities
This is a supervisory position. Candidates must have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish the strategic goals and plans of the enterprise. A supervisor should have traits of leadership, positive thinking, genuine interest in people, initiative, decisiveness, tact and courtesy, fairness, integrity, teaching ability, and self-confidence. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.
By joining Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, you will be a part of the team that is the leading provider of global distribution support to America's military. Whether you work at the DLA Distribution Headquarters in New Cumberland, Pa. or at one of our 24 distribution centers around the globe, your work will ensure that DLA Distribution offers the right solution, on time, every time through a broad range of services to include storage, distribution, customized kits, specialized packaging and world-wide transportation support. DLA Distribution makes a difference every day by providing effective, efficient and best value support to our customers which include the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force as well as other government agencies.
As a Supervisory General Supply Specialist, you will be responsible for the following duties:
* Implements the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) at the distribution depot to measure the Service Provider's (SP) compliance with the requirements of the contract.
* Assesses the compliance of SP performance to established requirements through various surveillance methods, which my include quality audits, accomplishing physical inspection, and sampling forms.
* Monitors the SP's responses to customer complaints received from any source.
* Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates generated materials, the objectives or problems and, in consideration of procedures, determines method of accumulating data to best reflect results required to isolate cause of problem.
### Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel may be required, 25% or less
##### Supervisory status
Yes
### Who May Apply
#### This job is open to…
Current Permanent Federal Employee, Interchange Agreement Agency, and Former Federal Employee (In Commuting Area). ICTAP (Must be in Commuting Area). Individuals with Special Appointing Authorities: Individuals with Disabilities, 30% Disabled Vet or more, Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA),http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/AOC%20Eligibility%20Definitions%2020140611.pdf
Questions? This job is open to 3 groups.
* #### Job family (Series)
2001 General Supply
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## Requirements
### Conditions of Employment
* Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
Work Schedule: Full Time
Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
Overtime Work: Occasional
Security Requirements: Non Critical Sensitive/Secret
Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Supervisory Probation: Required
Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Yes
Financial Filing Statement: Required
Emergency Essential: No
Reemployed Annuitant: Does Not Meet Criteria
The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
For an explanation of the conditions of employment, please review the definitions at:
http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
For an explanation of the overseas entitlements, please review the information in the following link: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/overseas.aspx
NON-FOREIGN OCONUS:
Cost of Living Allowance and Non-Foreign Post Differential may be authorized upon determination of eligibility. Please review the following link for additional information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/.
### Qualifications
To qualify for a Supervisory General Supply Specialist, your qualifications must include:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
* Participates in the establishment of the objective measurements in the QASP to evaluate the SP's compliance with distribution operations.
* Directs the development and implementation of the monthly surveillance schedule.
* Determines method of accumulating data to evaluate cause of problem and offer recommendations.
**Competencies**: The technical assessment for this job will measure:
* Supply operations
* Contract specifications, quality assurance principles, concepts and methodology
* Compile, analyze, and evaluate data
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### Additional information
Please review the General Information and Definitions at http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
**DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:** The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone.
**INFORMATION FOR VETERANS **is available at http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx.
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### How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. If your resume and or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
**General Competencies**
* Accountability
* Conflict Management
* Customer Service
* Developing Others
* Flexibility
* Influencing/Negotiating
* Interpersonal Skills
* Problem Solving
* Resilience
**Technical Competencies**
* Supply operations
* Contract specifications, quality assurance principles, concepts and methodology
* Compile, analyze, and evaluate data
For General/Leadership Competency definitions, please review at: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Volunteer Experience: Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.
If you are applying as an ICTAP candidate please review ICTAP information at: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf (see Special Priority Consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP))
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### Background checks and security clearance
##### Security clearance
Secret
* Required Documents
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## Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee). Please review the following to see if there are any documents you need to provide: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/Careers/supportingdocumentation.pdf
**Reasonable Accommodation Requests:** If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, click here for more information about the request process: http://www.usajobs.gov/content/pdfs/USAHireReasonableAccommodation.pdf. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments must be received before the JOA closes to be considered for this job opening. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. After notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. If the email invitation is sent prior to the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours of the closing of the Job Opportunity Announcement. If the email invitation is sent after the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours from the time the email is sent."
#### 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.
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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.
* Benefits for federal employees
* Healthcare insurance
* Pay and leave
For information on Employee Benefits visit https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/PayandBenefits.
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 to Apply
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## How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire, the DLA Supervisory Situational Judgment Test (SSJT), and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 to receive consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below. Notifications are provided to correspond with each step that is outlined below.
*Click **Apply Online** to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the initial online questionnaire.*
Click the **Submit My Answers**button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* If you log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the **Application Status**link and then select the **more information**link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click **Update Application**in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
* When you receive a notification from your USAJOBS account it may indicate that your application is complete after you submit the initial online questionnaire and documentation, however, your application will NOT be complete until you have successfully completed the next step described below.
If you meet minimum qualifications based on the initial online questionnaire responses that you submit, you will receive an email invitation to complete the DLA SSJT Assessment. The invitation to the DLA SSJT Assessment will be sent from email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov. Please plan to set aside at least 3 hours for the DLA SSJT Assessment; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. NOTE: If you have previously taken the SSJT assessment, you MUST still click on the link received in the OPM email to connect your previously completed test. Failure to complete the entire process will result in you being found ineligible.
* You must complete the DLA SSJT Assessment within 48 hours after the close of this Job Announcement to be eligible for this position. Your results will be kept on record for use when applying for future jobs that require the DLA SSJT Assessment. You will not be allowed to re-take them for one year.
* Before attempting to take the DLA SSJT Assessment, you should visit https://usahire.opm.gov/assess/default/sample/Sample.action to determine if the computer you are using is likely to experience any issues during testing. The questions in the assessment you will be taking are similar to those shown for the Occupational Judgment Assessment, except that all information is conveyed in text format. The assessment you will be completing does NOT include a video component. It includes ONLY text scenarios and courses of action. If you have questions about the computer requirements or require technical assistance please contact helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov.
* If you accidentally deleted the invitation to the DLA SSJT Assessment or otherwise need the information re-sent (e.g., you feel you have not received it due to a SPAM filter), you should contact helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent. Requests to re-send invitations to the DLA SSJT Assessment must be received by helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov **BEFORE**the close of the JOA.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to View Assessment Questions.
You may review the status of your application within your profile on USAJOBS.****
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### Agency contact information
### Amanda G. Smith
##### Phone
(717)770-4286
##### TDD
800-877-8339
AMANDA.SMITH2@DLA.MIL
##### Address
DLA Human Resources Services New Cumberland
2001 Mission Drive Suite 3
New Cumberland, PA
USA
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### Next steps
If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, you will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov with a link to take the DLA Supervisory Situational Judgment Assessment. This assessment must be completed within 48 hours after the close of this JOA. If you have not received the link to the assessment within 24 hours of the closing date and you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent. NOTE: If you have previously taken the SJT Hire assessment, you MUST still click on the link received in the OPM email to connect your previously completed test. Failure to complete the entire process will result in your being found ineligible.
Based on your qualifications and/or assessment scores, applicants that are found among the most highly qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.
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## Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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### Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
* An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.
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#### Legal and regulatory guidance
* Financial suitability
* Social security number request
* Privacy Act
* Signature and false statements
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487853100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
*Open & closing dates:* 01/05/2018 to 01/16/2018
*Salary:* $73,375 to $95,388 per year
*Pay scale & grade:* GS 12
*Work schedule:* Full-Time - Full Time
*Appointment type:* Multiple Appointment Types
