Military Service Liaison

Responsibilities

• Develops customer relationships and maintains an in-depth knowledge of military service components to include the mission structure and needs across the globe in order to determine short/long term disposal and reutilization requirements and solutions.
• Conducts training on Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services programs and systems on disposal and reutilization requirements.
• Acts as the initial strategic point of contact in communicating requirements and operational issues.
• Serves as an advocate for the Military Service Components for DLA Disposition Services.
• Provides technical assistance in logistics, property management, disposal reutilization, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Waste (HAZWASTE) and demilitarization.
• Serves as a team leader on special projects, making functional assignments, outlining problems, and determining objectives of assignments.
• Must be able to work independently in a geographically separated environment with minimal supervision and carry out assignments by prescribed deadlines.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills and is able to brief senior military and civilian leadership.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): 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.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities (see TSA REAL ID).
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required.

Qualifications

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. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Forecasting and planning methodologies in order to assist with long-range planning, forecasting and short term disposal and reutilization requirements.
• Researching and interpreting agency policy, regulations, and objectives in applying guidelines to conform to local requirements by use of initiative, resourcefulness in researching, implementing and developing better methods and procedures.

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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional Information

As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: General Applicant Information and Definitions.

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoD Reemployed Annuitants Criteria.

Information for Veterans is available at: DLA Veterans Programs.

As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions