Logistics Management Specialist

John C. Stennis Space Center (NASA); Mississippi; On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

John C. Stennis Space Center (NASA) is seeking a Logistics Management Specialist to support facility operations in Mississippi. The role involves operating vehicles, tracking fleet logs, inspecting shipments, and managing inventory in a warehouse setting.

You will stage items for internal delivery or customer pickup and use material-handling equipment to move supplies safely. Federal benefits, background checks, and clearance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-05: operating standard motor vehicles or material-handling equipment; inspecting incoming shipments; maintaining vehicle mileage logs and basic inspections.
• Bachelor’s degree and meet SAA criteria or equivalent experience.
• Graduate study in an appropriate field may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate light- to medium-duty vehicles to transport materials and follow safety regulations.
• Track vehicle mileage, monitor basic maintenance needs, and update inventory logs.
• Receive inbound freight, inspect for damage, and verify deliveries against packing slips.
• Log materials into inventory system and stage items for delivery or pickup.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load/unload and move supplies within warehouses.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Fleet maintenance logs

Inventory control

Receiving & inspecting shipments

Material handling equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree (appropriate field)

Graduate study (1 full academic year)

SAA criteria for degree

Tools

Inventory system

Job description

Summary

In this role, you will serve as a Logistics Management Specialist, supporting Stennis Space Center. Learn more about this agency

Overview

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job: No.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No.

Salary: $50,460 – $65,599 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 7

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent.

Occupations and job series: 0346 Logistics Management.

Supervisory status: No.

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service.

Represented by a union: No.

Drug test: Yes.

Security clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information.

Position sensitivity and risk: Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk.

Background check type: Suitability/Fitness.

Financial disclosure required: Yes.

Announcement number: SSC-27-DE-13106067-JN

Control number: 891188600

This job is open to: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Operates light- to medium-duty vehicles to transport materials across facilities while adhering to established cargo-securing and safety regulations.
• Provides routine fleet and logistics support by tracking vehicle mileage, monitoring basic maintenance needs, and updating operational inventory logs.
• Receives inbound freight, inspects shipments for transit damage, and verifies delivered items against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Logs received materials into the inventory tracking system and stages items in designated holding areas for internal delivery or customer pickup.
• Operates material-handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to safely load, unload, and maneuver supplies within warehouse and staging areas.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-07, you must have:

a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level:

• Operating standard motor vehicles or material-handling equipment to transport, load, and stage supplies in accordance with established safety practices;
• Receiving and inspecting incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders to verify counts, identify damages, and record receipt data into inventory systems; and
• Supporting routine fleet operations by maintaining vehicle mileage logs, conducting basic operational inspections, and tracking scheduled maintenance to ensure vehicle readiness.

OR b) Completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field

OR c) Completed a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) criteria. SAA: (1) you must be in the upper third of your graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision; or (2) you must have a 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 GPA; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 GPA based on courses completed in your major field of study during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society: https://www.achshonor.org/

OR d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study in an appropriate field

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Super-Intelligence to review NASA’s guidance on the use of super intelligent (SI) or SI-assisted tools during the application process.

Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.

Education

Basic Requirements:

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

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. These education credentials must be 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Additional information

In the Announcement Questionnaire, you will be prompted to select the location you wish to be considered for.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
• Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the ‘Best Qualified’ category are considered well-qualified. Please see ‘How You Will Be Evaluated’ for more information.
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in ‘Required Documents.’

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based on the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here – https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

All submitted resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two pages will be rejected by USAJOBS. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize including experience and relevant qualifications that directly align with the position advertised. All work experience and accomplishments must be associated with dates (month/year) to allow for accurate qualification assessment.

A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire.

Please note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package will be disqualified:

• Classified or government sensitive information.
• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Photos of yourself
• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents.

The following documents are required:

• Resume

To be found qualified on the basis of education, you must provide a copy of your college transcript that fully demonstrates you meet the requirements listed in the Qualifications section. You may provide either an unofficial transcript or a copy of an official transcript. Failure to provide a complete copy of your college transcript that shows you have completed degree program or coursework may result in you being found not qualified for the job and you may lose consideration.

At the GS-07 level, most applicants qualify based on the GPA. Transcripts without a GPA will likely result in you being found not qualified.

Agency contact information

Hiring Support Hub

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Address: Stennis Space Center, Building 1111, Jerry Hlass Road, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529, US

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request