GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST (Title 32)

As GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST (Title 32) GS-2001-7/9 you will provide centralized oversight of critical squadron programs. Measures LRS processes through inventory analysis surveillance trends and standards develops and writes local policy/procedures and performs over the shoulder inspections. Also responsible for all funds management functions including satellite stock fund management in support of unit mission.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Collect organize and review supply maintenance financial and operational data to identify discrepancies abnormal trends or missing information.
• Perform analysis of routine or recurring data reports to detect errors initiate corrective actions or elevate issues to higher-graded specialists.
• Perform research on inventory discrepancies adjustments and loss trends to ensure accuracy and integrity within supply systems.
• Evaluate incoming and outgoing discrepancy reports to verify completeness and determine required follow-up actions.
• Review and maintain inspection audit staff assistance and surveillance reports to ensure proper documentation and historical continuity.
• Perform analysis on technical squadron functions by comparing historical and current data to identify deficiencies or potential problems.
• Analyze unexpected fluctuations or trends in supply interface or financial data and recommend corrective actions to improve operations.
• Analyze routine supply or budget problems using established guidelines and resolve issues of limited complexity.
• Assist in planning and conducting special initiatives studies or projects by helping prepare findings reports and recommended solutions.
• Analyze financial transactions affecting stock fund operations and initiate corrective actions for identified errors.
• Develop and maintain schedules for internal surveillances inspections or staff assistance visits across squadron elements.
• Assist in preparing long- and short-range projections for stock fund operations using trend analysis and historical data.
• Draft or prepare operating instructions supplements reports letters and other documentation to support supply management functions.
• Prepare and manage organizational cost center records by reviewing data for accuracy and forecasting future requirements.
• Participate in preparing reports briefings or written summaries outlining analytical findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as the point of contact for supply-related customer issues that cannot be resolved at the flight level.
• Brief supervisors managers or working groups on interpretations of supply financial or performance management data.
• Conduct exit briefings following internal surveillance visits and explain identified deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Assist customers supported organizations and squadron elements by providing clarification on procedures reports and system requirements.
• Plan develop or conduct on-the-job training to enhance proficiency and understanding of supply processes and systems.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this expenses may be authorized.
• Telework may be authorized.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Position available when vacated by incumbent.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of SSgt & May not exceed the rank of MSgt.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Demonstrated ability researching documents or other resources to coordinate inventory requirements. Knowledge of stock levels inventory shipping receiving requisitioning and requirements of supplies and equipment. Experience involving the control of supply stocks and accounting for equipment. Knowledge of supply management cataloging maintenance and disposal procedures. Experience which required person-to-person contacts to convey information and ability to compile reports letters memoranda etc. Demonstrated experience with cost estimates budgets or funding management. Experience conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information; reconstruct records for complex supply transactions; and/or provide supply operations support for supply activities. GS-07 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes 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.


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). 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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experiences; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Required Experience:

IC