Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a General Supply Specialist, Position Description Number D1975000 and is part of the 158th Logistics Readiness Squadron of the Vermont Air National Guard. The primary purpose of the position is to ensure accountability of in-use equipment and provide management control, oversight, coordination, and implementation of all equipment accounted for by the ANG Assistant USPFO/Accountable Officer. Responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Schedules and conducts formal organizational visits annually to each supported organizational account both on and off the installation to ensure custodians are adequately performing their accountability responsibilities. Verifies accountability of all capital equipment, nuclear related equipment, Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment, and performs a 10% random sample of remaining accountable assets. Ensures the unit has a process in place to account for pilferable items purchased with the Government Purchase Card (GPC). Provides the responsible officer and the responsible officer's group and wing commanders with a written report that identifies strengths, findings and observations. Maintains a suspense system to ensure replies and corrective action are accomplished within 30 days. Reviews replies to ensure noted discrepancies are corrected. Notifies the LRS Commander and responsible officer's group and wing commanders, in writing, of actions taken. Measures schedule effectiveness to ensure organizational visits are conducted annually and brief schedule effectiveness to Materiel Management Flight Chief and LRS/CC. 2) Ensures accountability of equipment assets purchased with the GPC and/or through Base Contracting. Ensures organizational commanders account for and control budget code 9 NFx assets valued over $ 2,500.00 and those that are pilferable regardless of dollar value. Ensures assets are accounted for on the Organizational Visibility List (R15) and are inventoried at least annually or upon change of custodian. 3) Attends base deployment concept briefings to identify organizations deploying equipment. Coordinates with Equipment Custodians to identify equipment requirements for deployments. Requests deployment review listings through the GLSC or utilize similar listings and identifies equipment to be transferred or placed in a deployed status. Ensures deployed custodians are appointed and trained and understand what actions are required upon arrival at deployed location. Ensures Equipment Custodians coordinate requests for transfers with home station EAO who will in turn coordinate with higher headquarters. Processes necessary transactions to return assets from deployed status. 4) Identifies, coordinates and monitors War Readiness Materials (WRM) and mobility equipment requirements to ensure all authorizations are on hand, on order, or included in appropriate budget document. Ensures valid Unit Type Codes (UTC), Use Codes, and WRM codes are assigned. 5) Ensures Block III (AFEMS CBT and supplemental) training is conducted for all Equipment/SPRAMS custodians and Block IV training for deployed custodians. Monitors and reviews item accounting procedures carried out by these personnel. Provides assistance and additional training when required. Conducts briefings for new squadron commanders relative to their duties as responsible officers for the safeguarding and control of government property. Ensures they understand the methods for relief of accountability of property under their control. Evaluates training needs of assigned subordinates, both full time and drill status personnel, and develops and administers required training. 6) Functions as the base Equipment Review Approval Authority in verifying and validating equipment requests in accordance with established Allowance Source Codes (ASC), and completing actions as required for Equipment Authorization Inventory Data (EAID) accounting. Utilizes AFEMS to determine and verify equipment authorizations for all supported organizations, to include assisting the Vehicle Maintenance and Analysis (VMA) in Registered Equipment Management (REMS) functions. Identifies, analyzes, interprets, and applies equipment allowance criteria to support assigned mission(s), weapons system(s), and other base equipment authorizations. Identifies and analyzes needs for reduced/increased equipment authorizations and significant technical changes. 7) Interprets ASC and other data as it relates to weapons systems and base authorization for equipment to identify valid requirements, and prepare change requests to ensure that equipment authorizations are maintained within applicable allowance. Ensures ASC update reviews are conducted annually. Monitors the equipment excess program. Identifies unserviceable assets and determines the need and feasibility of contract or other maintenance. Plans, conducts, and coordinates equipment changes based on acquisitions of new weapons systems or changes in unit mission and supported functions. Identifies and processes the disposition of property upon termination of need or authorization. 8) Performs required document control program management. Maintains auditable records in the appropriate system of record in accordance with applicable program guidance. **REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES** Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2, 3, 4 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard. Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard. Area IV: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Vermont National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians. Military Grades: Enlisted: Individually Addressed Up to MSgt/E7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 24 months experience, with at least 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. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on the 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, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics: -Practical knowledge of a wide range of supply principles, concepts, and methodologies involving general supply, storage, distribution, and inventory specialties as they relate to equipment accountability; and skill in applying this knowledge to the guidance given to organization commanders and Equipment/SPRAM Custodians. --Knowledge of the Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS), to include the ability to research item records, update base level data, such as Chief Financial Officer Data, Organization Configuration Data, and Equipment Custodian Profile Data. --Knowledge of the Equipment Requirements System (ERS) and associated procedures to validate and upgrade equipment requisitions. -- Skill in conducting research, extracting pertinent information from the Allowance Standard Retrieval System (ASRS) as it relates to base authorizations for equipment to identify valid requirements and to prepare change requests to ensure that equipment authorizations are maintained within applicable limits. --Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing to prepare, compile, and research information for equipment accountability, authorization, and formal organizational visit reports. Ability to communicate orally to conduct briefings, offer training, and lead group conferences or sessions. --Ability to conduct organizational visits of all base organizations/shops to ensure compliance with equipment accountability directives and procedures and provide guidance and training to correct any deficiencies. --Knowledge of the Standard Base Supply System, its programs and procedures regarding Identity change requests, Inter-custody Receipts/Transfers, Equipment Action Requests, Movement of equipment (until GLSC EME/AFVESA becomes approval authority), and equipment deployment/redeployment. --Knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods, reporting, and requirements of deploying/transferring equipment. --Knowledge of ABSS and ability to determine accountability requirements of transactions, to include a general knowledge of contracting practices. --Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by equipment accountability policies and procedures. --Knowledge of and skills in utilization of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation applications, and other programs and databases, and the ability to prepare charts or graphs. Skill in developing specialized reports using Discoverer. --Familiarization and understanding of data transmission systems. 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. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: -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. -Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. -The duties and responsibilities 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. - The duties of your position may require 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. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement. Education There are no specific educational requirements for this vacancy. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Vermont Army National Guard personnel who are bonus recipients/student loan repayment program recipients may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician. Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may result from accepting this position.