Operations Branch Chief.

Defense Logistics Agency; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency in Hawaii seeks an Operations Branch Chief to synchronize and integrate logistical concepts and bulk petroleum distribution methods across INDOPACOM. This role oversees regional operations, contract and partner coordination, and serves as the subject matter expert on supply chain health for multiple sub-regions.

The position requires planning and directing bulk petroleum logistics for contingencies, using metrics to drive objectives, and performing supervisory duties

Qualifications

• Planned bulk petroleum logistics for contingency and wartime operations.
• Managed overall supply chain responsibilities.
• Analyzed trends and issues in supply and distribution.
• Advised management on branch work efforts and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize and integrate logistical concepts for bulk petroleum distribution across INDOPACOM.
• Oversee region operations, including customers, supplier support, operational plans, international agreements, and contracting.
• Serve as subject matter expert on supply chain health across five DLA Energy sub-regions and the exercise compliance program.
• Plan and direct development of bulk petroleum logistics for contingency and wartime operations.
• Use metrics to align work efforts with organizational objectives.
• Perform supervisory functions: planning, evaluating, deadlines, and training to ensure mission accomplishment.
• Participate in military deliberate planning groups or teams.

Skills

Bulk petroleum logistics planning

Supply chain management

Trend analysis in supply

Advisement to management

Job description

• Serves as the Operations Branch supervisor synchronizing and integrating logistical concepts, and bulk petroleum distribution methods, practices, and techniques across INDOPACOM.
• Provides oversight and coordination of region operations, in addition to customers, supplier support, operational plans, international agreements, and contracting.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in all supply chain health issues spanning the five DLA Energy sub regions as well as the exercise compliance and assessment program manager.
• Plans and directs the development of bulk petroleum logistics supporting planning for contingency and wartime operations.
• Responsible for using metrics and to regularly align work efforts to contribute to organization objectives.
• Perform supervisory functions which include but not limited to planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, evaluating work products, setting deadlines and approving training to ensure mission accomplishment.
• Participates in military deliberate planning groups or teams.

Duties

• Serves as the Operations Branch supervisor synchronizing and integrating logistical concepts, and bulk petroleum distribution methods, practices, and techniques across INDOPACOM.
• Provides oversight and coordination of region operations, in addition to customers, supplier support, operational plans, international agreements, and contracting.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in all supply chain health issues spanning the five DLA Energy sub regions as well as the exercise compliance and assessment program manager.
• Plans and directs the development of bulk petroleum logistics supporting planning for contingency and wartime operations.
• Responsible for using metrics and to regularly align work efforts to contribute to organization objectives.
• Perform supervisory functions which include but not limited to planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, evaluating work products, setting deadlines and approving training to ensure mission accomplishment.
• Participates in military deliberate planning groups or teams.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive/SCI
• 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
• Supervisory Probation: Required
• Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
• Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement: Yes, Tour Length: 36 Months https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
• It is highly recommended that research be done about the cost of living in Hawaii prior to applying. For information about the cost of living and many other important items to consider visit: http://www.hvcb.org.
• Emergency Essential Position: Yes (See Qualifications Section for more information)
• Cost of Living Allowance may be authorized upon determination of eligibility. Please review the following link for additional information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/

Qualifications

To qualify for an Operations Branch Chief, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• 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-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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:
• Planning of bulk petroleum logistic support for contingency and wartime operations.
• Responsibility for the management of supply chain.
• Analysis of trends and support issues in regard to supply.
• Advisement of management officials regarding branch work efforts and related issues.

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.

Emergency Essential Information

This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position, and the incumbent will be designated as (EE, NCE, etc.). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EC position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to appointment to an EC position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EC position. Positions identified as EE are subject to deployment to combat support situations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone.

Education

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

Additional information

• 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).

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Overseas Information

Pay Retention will be extended to an eligible employee who applies through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an overseas location.

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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 will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a \"Drug Test Statement of Understanding\" if you are selected for this position.

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ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal

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