Location: Duluth,MN, USA
Summary
This is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and Veterans following the MN National Guard Merit Placement plan.
AGENCY: MN Air/Army National Guard
LOCATION: Duluth, MN
SELECTION OFFICAL Ryan Kaspari, 218-###-####,
This is an Excepted Service position in the MN National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply however will be converted to Excepted service if hired.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/05/2024 to 12/19/2024
* Salary
$59,966 - $77,955 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 9
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Duluth, MN 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
9
* Job family (Series)
* 0346 Logistics Management
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
Yes
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
MN-12633852-25-029
* Control number
822514800
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This job is open to
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
* Veterans
* National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Title 5 Excepted Service, Non-uniformed Position with the Minnesota National Guard,
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Duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0346-9, 1. -- Reviews and evaluates all operations, deployment, contingency and exercise plans to ensure mission readiness for the Logistics Readiness Squadron. Analyzes exercise and contingency plans to determine required Logistics ReadinessSquadron actions in support of mission requirements. Incumbent evaluates all equipment, manning and trainingrequirements to meet deployment and pre-planned tasking. The position is responsible for coordination with other baseorganizations on applicable plans. This position manages the development of plans for deployments, contingency response,expeditionary support planning, sustainment, and redeployment. Prepares updates and reviews the Logistics ReadinessSquadron contingency/ deployment, base support, and related plans. Coordinates plans and annexes with LogisticsReadiness Squadron managers. Incumbent initiates all changes, modifications, additions and/or deletions to personnel andequipment tasking and assignments through the Logistics Readiness Squadron Commander.--Develops, manages and controls Logistics Readiness Squadron training and career development programs. Incumbent isresponsible for Automated Training Systems, products, and a multimedia library and for developing training policies and procedures.
2. Compiles and updates status of Logistics Readiness Squadron, to include tracking and reporting of personnel, training ,equipment and supplies. The position is responsible for generation of reports and for the assignment of proper security ,classification and storage of classified documents. Compiles and prepares Status of Resources and Training System, Defense Readiness Reporting System, and Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) Readiness Tool reports and provides status and readiness briefings to Squadron and Wing commanders. Identifies shortfalls and recommends corrective actions. The incumbent monitors personnel deployability. The incumbent implements local directives for the establishment and management of Personnel Readiness folders.
3. Coordinates, develops, and administers management training programs for supervisory personnel. Incumbent instructs management personnel and trainers on the concepts, scope and objectives of straining programs. This position monitors the training proficiencies. This job involves providing guidance to section supervisors in the selection of Enlisted Specialty Training (EST) trainers, qualification, upgrade, job knowledge, proficiency, professional development and general military training.
4. Develops local training programs to accommodate supply procedural changes, and coordinates changes to other career field areas as directed, to improve operational effectiveness when management indicators reflect potential trouble areas. Prepares, schedules, coordinates or conducts Supply Customer related Block Training. Manages and conducts inspections of all squadron training areas to ensure that records are maintained in accordance with established directives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Prior to appointment, an applicant must have a current completed/clear drug test
* This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
* Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
* This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
* The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
* Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successfully accomplishment of the mission.
* The duties and responsibilites of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation* Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You must maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
GS-07 - 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training involving knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support. Experience integrating actions of support activities to meet program goals. Experience working with people from various levels and backgrounds to elicit their cooperation to perform specific tasks and comply with regulations, laws, or practices.
GS-09 - 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training which involved detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities). Experience planning and organizing work assignments. functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities). Experience planning and organizing work assignments.
Education
EDUCATION:
If qualifying based on education, a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
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If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (
The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-###-#### or 651-###-####.
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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.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following areas of consideration (AOC) based on the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement Plan:
* Area 1: Current On-board Title 5 Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Minnesota National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the Minnesota National Guard or Office of Personnel Management agency. This does not apply to Temporary Technicians or Temporary Employees
* Area 2: Current On-board Excepted Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Minnesota National Guard employees who are in permanent technician status as result of being competitively hired within the Minnesota National Guard agency.
* Area 3: Current On-board Federal Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite?) from another Federal Agency nationwide who are in permanent technician status as result of being competitively hired within that agency. I.e. Title 5 employed outside of the MNNG, Title 5 USAFR.
* Area 4: All federal re-employable eligible employees. (used as a way to attract federal experience without considering all U.S. Citizens - can reach retirees)
* Area 5: U.S. Citizens (to include current ARNG and ANG members.)
Basis for Rating Area 5: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligible are listed ahead of non-preference eligible within each quality category.
* Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
* Well Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
* Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, 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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
* Your resume must include the following: Job title, Start and end dates (including the month and year), the number of hours you worked per week, level of experience, the amount of experience, relevant experience and accomplishments.
* Transcripts - if qualifying based on education or the position has an educational requirement (can be a copy)
* If claiming veterans' status, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation..
* If claiming Veterans' Preference for disability - a copy of your DD Form 214, which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference) If supporting documentation is not submitted to support your claim, it WILL result in losing your veteran's preference for this announcement.
* Current Federal employees or reemployment eligibles: a SF-50 that shows your current Position, Grade, Step, and Tenure
Other required Documents: Transcripts required if qualifying based on education.
Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number (12633852), title (LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST) and grade(9) for which you are applying.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
* Classified or government sensitive information
* Social Security Number (SSN)
* Photos of yourself
* Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
* Encrypted and digitally signed documents
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.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
Agency contact information
Katie Wulf
Phone 651-###-#### Email ...@ARMY.MIL
Address MN 148TH LOGISTIC READINESS SQ
4685 VIPER STREET
DULUTH, MN 55811
US
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) ###-####.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
* Your resume must include the following: Job title, Start and end dates (including the month and year), the number of hours you worked per week, level of experience, the amount of experience, relevant experience and accomplishments.
* Transcripts - if qualifying based on education or the position has an educational requirement (can be a copy)
* If claiming veterans' status, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation..
* If claiming Veterans' Preference for disability - a copy of your DD Form 214, which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference) If supporting documentation is not submitted to support your claim, it WILL result in losing your veteran's preference for this announcement.
* Current Federal employees or reemployment eligibles: a SF-50 that shows your current Position, Grade, Step, and Tenure
Other required Documents: Transcripts required if qualifying based on education.
Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number (12633852), title (LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST) and grade(9) for which you are applying.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
* Classified or government sensitive information
* Social Security Number (SSN)
* Photos of yourself
* Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
* Encrypted and digitally signed documents
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.
Help
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
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Agency contact information
Katie Wulf
Phone 651-###-#### Email ...@ARMY.MIL
Address MN 148TH LOGISTIC READINESS SQ
4685 VIPER STREET
DULUTH, MN 55811
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) ###-####.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/05/2024 to 12/19/2024
* Salary
$59,966 - $77,955 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 9
* Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Duluth, MN 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
9
* Job family (Series)
* 0346 Logistics Management
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
Yes
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
MN-12633852-25-029
* Control number
822514800
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/822514800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.