LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (T32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D1414P03 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL 117TH AIR REFUELING WING, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LT COL S. VANDENBERGHE

Duties

1. Manages, directs, and implements the local formulation and publication of installation deployment guidance based on regulations, manuals, instructions, and directives issued by higher headquarters. Serves as the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO), and acts for the Commander, regarding actions required to deploy in support of Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF), contingency operations, Operations Other Than War (OOTW), and exercises. Reviews USAF, NGB, and MAJCOM deployment procedures to analyze the impact and, if necessary, provide modifications to procedures for the wing and subordinate units. Establishes deployment policy and sets procedures for the integrated efforts of aircraft maintenance, supply, transportation, civil engineering, operations, and supported units for mission essential deployment operations and logistics war planning. -- Identifies all required deployment/redeployment support with the Wing Staff Air Mobility/Command (AMC) and Air Combat Command (ACC) regarding the transportation of equipment and personnel. Determines the type and number of aircraft required for mission deployment/redeployment. Validates load plans, priority shipments, and customs clearance requirements. Ensures that all unit personnel and equipment are properly identified and prepared for deployment/redeployment. (30%) 2. Plans, develops, directs, and conducts deployment training for the wing and units. Develops and schedules training courses and approves lesson plans developed by functional areas. Develops and schedules manpower and workload requirements for the organization deployment work centers and ensures they are fully staffed and trained. -- Reviews Operation Plans (OPLANS), Concept Plans (CONPLANS), Concept of Operations (CONOP); and USAF Special Operations, Exercise, and Exercise Order plans received from and directed by higher headquarters (or locally generated) to determine overall wing and unit tasking. Analyzes Wartime Aircraft Activity (WAA) tasking; determines availability of tasked personnel and equipment for tasking; and manages the War Reserve Material (WRM) assets at home station and deployed locations. (20%) 3. Manages the wing support agreement program for the Commander. As the wing's focal point, negotiates, writes, coordinates, and monitors Inter/Intra Service Support agreements; memorandums of understanding/agreement; disposal and contingency agreements; and exercise and deployment agreements. -- Manages and directs the overall implementation of automated systems such as the Integrated Deployment System (IDS)/Automated Mobility Data Systems wing-level deployment process for both peacetime and contingency/wartime operations. IDS encompasses Logistics Plans Logistics Module of the Contingency Operations/Mobility Planning and Executive System (COMPES) (LOGMOD-B), Manpower and Personnel base-level module of COMPES (MANPER-B), Computer Aided Load Manifesting (CALM), Transportation Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS), and the unit level Deployment Management System (DeMS). -- Manages pilot/non-pilot unit responsibilities in accordance with applicable directives. When acting as a UTC pilot unit, maintains responsibility for developing standard manpower and equipment changes in deployment packages and advises all non-pilot units system-wide. Resolves manpower and equipment differences. Adds, changes, or deletes requirements as UTCs evolve. Provides guidance and assistance to all non-pilot units of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard; attends NGB, and gaining MAJCOM workshops and conferences; and provides feedback information to non-pilot units from NGB and MAJCOMS. (20%) 4. Develops and directs the formulation of loadplans and analyzes transportation requirements for the wing and units. Schedules all requirements through ANG and/or AMC to ensure personnel and equipment arrive according to planned tasking. Coordinates with Transportation Management Office (TMO) for movements by MTMC. -- Conducts and participates in site surveys to ascertain, identify, and plan airlift and logistical support requirements needs to deploy, employ, sustain and redeploy the Wing and subordinate units. (15%) 5. Provides limited supervisory responsibility for subordinate members of the workcenter less than 25 percent of the time. Appraises subordinate workers performance. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Approves leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. (15%) Performs other duties as assigned. PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: 2LT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MAJ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. 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 next lower grade level. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Comprehensive knowledge and ability to integrate the total logistics planning system of supply, maintenance, transportation, contracting, and operations. Ability to utilize analytical and statistical methods and procedures including electronic data processing, AF operations and organizations, and fiscal management techniques; involved in the formulation of policies, procedures, and programs, facilities, personnel management, security, medical, administrative, comptroller, and legal activities. Comprehensive knowledge of the Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) operations planning process. Skill and ability to develop, write, instruct, and evaluate training. Ability to analyze and evaluate diverse data and formulate into coherent practical operations. Strong knowledge of computer operations, software applications, and systems management. Strong knowledge of the AF and DOD structure (USAF, ANG, AFRES, USN, USMC, USA) which affects the use of program and related support resources (people, money or equipment) in relation to the logistics plans process.

Education

None.