Distribution Facilities Specialist GS-2030-11

Full TimeUT-DUGWAYDPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Equipment, Facilities

Logistics

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

WHAT IS ATEC? 

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com. 

 

PLACE OF WORK: 

Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants with a ammunition accountability background for a Distribution Facilities Specialist for the Logistics Office (S4) for Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. 

 

The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy. 

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm . When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. 

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.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as ammunition accountability specialist with responsibility for the chemical, conventional, non-standard ammunition, and hazardous waste storage facilities. Provides guidance on receiving, storing, and shipping functions relative to munitions, hazardous waste, and surety material. Maintains installation ammunition stock record account to include formal accountability for all ammunition, ammunition components, explosives, grenades, pyrotechnics, small arms ammunition, and agents.  Responsible for coordinating shipments containing ammunition and explosives and the ability to certify transportation of hazardous materials. Is responsible for ensuring that all guidance is followed when certifying wood packing material. 

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

 

Specialized Experience for the GS-11: In order to be found qualified, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Applying regulations governing the shipment, receipt or storage of ammunition; 2) Interpreting shipping documents to plan for proper loading/shipping and storage of ammunition; 3) Utilizing automated supply systems and applicable databases to research supply transactions to plan for storage and distribution requirements; AND 4)  Advising on ways to improve the efficiency and/or economy of the distribution or storage operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.M in Supply management, logistics, or related field.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Transcripts must be provided if you are using education substitution to qualify for this position. 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Knowledge of ammunitions supply system 
  • Receipt/Shipping/Storage procedures
  • Inventory Management
  • Computer skills
  • Knowledge of ammunition and explosives safety
  • Knowledge of ammunition and explosive physical security procedures

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ . You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

  • Position requires applicant to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • Position requires up to 5% TDY/Business Travel.
  • Position requires a pre-employment and annual physical.
  • Position is covered by 1996 Lautenberg Amendment.
  • Position is subject to initial and random drug testing.
  • Must meet ammunition certification requirements within 90 days of appointment.
  • Position requires significant portions of work to be performed outdoors.
  • Position will require some night and weekend work.
  • Position requires valid driver’s license.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil