Logistics Management Specialist

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration at Stennis Space Center seeks a Logistics Management Specialist to support routine fleet and material handling operations. You will transport materials using light- to medium-duty vehicles and operate forklifts, ensuring safety and accurate inventory records.

The role requires inspecting inbound shipments, matching documents, and maintaining vehicle readiness through logs and maintenance tracking. Compliance with agency procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 safely.
• Receiving and inspecting incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Tracking vehicle mileage and maintenance to ensure readiness.
• Completed 1 full academic year of graduate study.

Responsibilities

• Operate light- to medium-duty vehicles to transport materials across facilities.
• Track vehicle mileage and basic maintenance needs; update inventory logs.
• Receive inbound freight; inspect shipments for damage; verify items against packing slips and POs.
• Log received materials into inventory system; stage items for internal delivery or pickup.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move supplies within warehouse areas.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Inventory systems

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate study (1 year)

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

Summary

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

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:

• 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.

• Completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field

• 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/

• 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.

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.'

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; and
• 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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, see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.