Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Inventory Management Specialist, providing security, storage, inventory control and stockpile oversight of all assigned supplies, equipment, consumables, and munitions for the 66th Air Base Group and other customers as identified by allowances, authorizations, storage agreements, hosts tenant support agreements, and memorandum. Responsibilities Serves as control point for effective inventory control programs for supply, equipment management, and individual protective equipment (IPE). Responsible for centralized execution of inventory functions for the Accountable Property Officer (APO) per materiel management and inventory policies. Validates reconciliations of record balances conducted by technicians within Integrated Logistics Solution-Supply (ILS-S) and Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) inventory balances. Utilizes the Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS) to requisition operational and training munitions as directed by the Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO). Manages munitions, equipment accountability element, and Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) inspection programs. Performs duties as inventory management specialist for materiel management operations and is responsible for verifying identity, security classification, condition (as certified by maintenance inspectors), status, markings, tagging, and labeling of property at AF activities. Performs causative research on supply, equipment, and IPE inventory discrepancies and determines appropriate resolution, employee problems typically encountered requiring extensive research, possible reconstruction of complex transaction histories, and initiates contacts with any person or office with knowledge of supplies, equipment, and IPE both internal and external to the organization. Takes appropriate action to investigate and correct discrepancies, recording errors, or errors in proper identification of supply assets and equipment. Complies data and prepares semiannual Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) report for submission to HQ AFMC. Manages document control program and ensures accountable/auditable documents are properly filed IAW AF Materiel Management policies and established records disposition schedule. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience completing recurring supply assignments, operations, or procedures in providing services and resolving problems of a procedural nature in supply operations, planning, or inventory management. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations specialized experience as described above and graduate level education as described above. (only graduate level education beyond the first year is creditable in the combination). FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of supply regulations, policies, procedures, functions, techniques, and methods applicable to the requisition process, inventory management, and data system. 2. Practical knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied supply management data processing and requirements for supply and equipment procurement transactions in applicable automated supply system, and in-depth knowledge of related systems functionality. 3. Skill in performing recurring supply assignments, operations, or procedures in providing services and resolving problems of a procedural nature in supply operations, planning, or program management. 4. Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable reference material, such as spares procurement regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, requisitions, etc., to accomplish tasks and resolve complex system related problems/issues. 5. Ability to receive, screen, review, compile, and organize supply data and prepare supply and munitions documents. 6. Ability to communicate and provide advice in terms of oral and written recommendations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.