Lead General Supply Specialist

Job Title

Supply Support Operations Leader

Duties

• Lead supply support operations by planning, organizing, and controlling inventory, purchasing, distribution, and material management activities to meet mission requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Analyze supply requirements, policies, procedures, and performance data to identify shortages, risks, and process improvements, then develop practical solutions that strengthen support and improve operational results.
• Provide expert guidance to leaders and staff on supply operations, resolve complex problems, recommend corrective actions, and ensure purchasing and inventory practices comply with applicable federal requirements.
• Develop and refine supply policies, procedures, and performance standards, ensuring they remain aligned with organizational goals, changing requirements, and established management controls effectively.
• Lead teams by assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring progress, developing employees, and communicating expectations while ensuring team members meet deadlines and maintain required performance standards.
• Monitor team workload, accomplishments, and performance, provide coaching and training, resolve personnel concerns, and keep senior leaders informed of significant issues affecting mission support and team effectiveness.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Possesses subject matter expertise in DoD, DoN, and USMC supply processes, including strategic planning, inventory management, and resolving complex discrepancies.
• Demonstrates experience in leading, training, and mentoring supply personnel, directing team activities, and managing performance to meet operational goals.
• Capable of conducting in-depth analysis of supply operations, developing innovative solutions for complex challenges, and communicating findings effectively.