BASE SUSTAINMENT SPECIALIST

Job Description

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BASE SUSTAINMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D3033000 & D3034000 and is part of the DE 166 Force Support Squadron, National Guard.

Duties

GS-0301-07: 1. Services Program Administration: Performs a variety of administrative and operational duties to support the full spectrum of Base Services programs. Assists in managing the Food Service, Contingency Lodging, Fitness programs, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs by tracking compliance, maintaining records, and preparing reports. Implements program policies at the direction of the supervisor, ensuring that day-to-day operations align with governing standards. Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of MWR events to maximize base community participation. Gathers and compiles data for readiness reporting systems and helps maintain program continuity binders and operating instructions. Utilizes systems such as the Subsistence Total Order Requisition Electronic System (STORES) for managing food service requisitions. 2. Readiness and Deployment Support: Provides direct support to the flight's mobility and readiness program. Maintains personnel readiness folders, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and up to date. Assists in the deployment planning process by tracking personnel availability, training requirements, and equipment status. Coordinates with the unit deployment manager and other base agencies to ensure all pre-deployment requirements for tasked personnel are met in accordance with applicable personnel readiness instructions. Help prepare and maintain Prime Readiness in Base Services(RIBS) team kits and recall plans. 3. Financial and Logistical Support: Assists in the administration of the unit's financial and supply programs. Helps prepare purchase requests and supporting documentation for equipment, supplies, and services, including tracking food and subsistence expenditures via the STORES system. Monitors stock levels of consumables and supplies, initiating re-orders as needed to support training and operational requirements. Assists with maintaining accountability of equipment listed on the Custodian Authorization-Custody Receipt Listing (CA/CRL). Provides support for the administration of Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) by helping to maintain records and prepare required documentation as directed. As liaison for the Private Organization and Unofficial Activity programs, maintains official files and assists in the annual review of financial statements, governing documents, and other required records to ensure compliance with command policies. This includes maintaining a five-year equipment plan and conducting market research to prepare for future purchases. GS-0301-09: 1. Services Program Administration: Performs a variety of administrative and operational duties to support the full spectrum of Base Services programs. Assists in managing the Food Service, Contingency Lodging, Fitness programs, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs by tracking compliance, maintaining records, and preparing reports. Implement program policies at the direction of the supervisor, ensuring that day-to-day operations align with governing standards. Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of MWR events to maximize base community participation. Gathers and compiles data for readiness reporting systems and helps maintain program continuity binders and operating instructions. Utilizes systems such as the Subsistence Total Order Requisition Electronic System (STORES) for managing food service requisitions. 2. Readiness and Deployment Support: Provides direct support to the flight's mobility and readiness program. Maintains personnel readiness folders, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and up to date. Assists in the deployment planning process by tracking personnel availability, training requirements, and equipment status. Coordinates with the unit deployment manager and other base agencies to ensure all pre-deployment requirements for tasked personnel are met in accordance with applicable personnel readiness instructions. Help prepare and maintain Prime Readiness in Base Services (RIBS) team kits and recall plans. 3. Financial and Logistical Support: Assists in the administration of the unit's financial and supply programs. Helps prepare purchase requests and supporting documentation for equipment, supplies, and services, including tracking food and subsistence expenditures via the STORES system. Monitors stock levels of consumables and supplies, initiating re-orders as needed to support training and operational requirements. Assists with maintaining accountability of equipment listed on the Custodian Authorization-Custody Receipt Listing (CA/CRL). Provides support for the administration of Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) by helping to maintain records and prepare required documentation as directed. Contact HRO for the full copies of the Position Description.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Education

There are no substitutions for education at GS-07 or GS-09.

Additional Information

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097967 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 (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting documents: Resume (Required), DNG 51-R (Required), and transcripts (if claiming college for experience) 3. Online Application: Questionnaire 4. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". 5. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license. 6. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. 7. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

What to Expect Next

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.

About the Agency

FEDERAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 INDEFINITE: MAY BE CONVERTED TO PERMANENT AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION DE 166 FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON Open to applicants in Areas of Consideration: 1 through 3 AREA 1 = Permanent & Indefinite On-Board Title 32 Employees AREA 2 = Delaware National Guard On-Board Title 5 Employees with Military Membership in the Delaware National Guard AREA 3 = Current Temporary Title 32 Employees, Traditional Military Members (M-Day & DSG), & AGR Members THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Requirements

Military Grades: E-3/A1C - E-6/TSgt Compatible Military Assignments: Compatibility is identified as being a member of the Delaware Air National Guard. SPECIALIZED QUALIFICATONS: GS-0301-07 - Must have 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience interpreting regulations, policies or law and providing guidance. GS-0301-09 - Must have 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/ positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." 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. Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.