Management Services Specialist

About the Role

Serves as an administrative specialist by providing a wide variety of technical advice and assistance for administrative, personnel, and management-related functions within the organization. Works closely with managers throughout the organization in formulating policies and making decisions on matters impacting administrative functions.

• Participates in the development and implementation of standardized policies, practices, and procedures throughout the organization.
• Implements depot level award policy and procedures; reviews justifications of submitted award requests and advises managers on appropriateness of award types and monetary amounts, ensuring consistency across the depot.
• Advises supervisors and coordinates with the Human Resources Office on various performance management, labor/employee relations, position classification, staffing, recruitment, employee development, and drug testing issues.
• As manpower officer, performs studies and analysis that may result in changes in organizational structures or staffing levels.

If selected at the GS-09 level, the above responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.

Responsibilities by Grade Level

GS-09

• Participates in analyzing organizational and position structure to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides assistance with a wide variety of administrative, personnel, and management-related functions.
• Knowledge of performance management, labor/employee relations, position classification, staffing, recruitment, employee development, and drug testing issues.

GS-11

• Conducts detailed analysis of complex functions and work processes concerning administrative management.
• Advises on manpower management policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of civilian personnel training, labor management, performance management, and EEO policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Management Services Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support one of the following:

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

• GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Education Substitution

Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. If using education to meet basic qualifications, you must submit a transcript as supplemental documentation.

• GS-09: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
• GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related.

Combination

Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 and GS-11. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09 and GS-11.

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.

Education Verification

If you are using your education to qualify, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated, unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application.

• Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
• Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.