Property Disposal Specialist.

Defense Logistics Agency; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Property Disposal Specialist to oversee the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, process LOAs, and manage related customer communications in a federal setting.

The role requires handling LOAs, maintaining relationships with military and civilian partners, and producing in-depth FMS case reports. Compliance with DoD security and eligibility requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience related to managing DoD property/disposition processes.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs and responding to inquiries.
• Experience compiling statistical reporting from case histories and reference databases.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Property Disposal Specialist responsible for the management of the DLA Disposition Services Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
• Prepares Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) under Defined Order and Blanket Order procedures.
• Monitors, maintains, and enhances relationships with military and non-military customers.
• Receives, validates and inputs customer orders and modification requests.
• Communicates effectively in writing to FMS Program participants.
• Initiates amendments and modifications to LOAs obtaining clearances and approvals.
• Develops responses to inquiries from Defense Attache Offices (DAOs) Offices of Defense Cooperation (ODCs) and Joint U.S. Military Advisory Groups (JUSMAG) regarding FMS procedures, eligibility and availability of property.
• Compiles statistical reports on historical and current FMS cases performing in-depth research of case histories and other reference databases.

Skills

Specialized Experience

FMS program guidance

Case history research

Job description

• Serves as a Property Disposal Specialist responsible for the management of the DLA Disposition Services Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
• Prepares Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) under Defined Order and Blanket Order procedures.
• Monitors, maintains, and enhances relationships with military and non-military customers.
• Receives, validates and inputs customer orders and modification requests.
• Communicates effectively in writing to FMS Program participants.
• Initiates amendments and modifications to LOAs obtaining clearances and approvals.
• Develops responses to inquiries from Defense Attache Offices (DAOs) Offices of Defense Cooperation (ODCs) and Joint U.S. Military Advisory Groups (JUSMAG) regarding FMS procedures, eligibility and availability of property.
• Compiles statistical reports on historical and current FMS cases performing in-depth research of case histories and other reference databases.

Duties

• Serves as a Property Disposal Specialist responsible for the management of the DLA Disposition Services Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
• Prepares Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) under Defined Order and Blanket Order procedures.
• Monitors, maintains, and enhances relationships with military and non-military customers.
• Receives, validates and inputs customer orders and modification requests.
• Communicates effectively in writing to FMS Program participants.
• Initiates amendments and modifications to LOAs obtaining clearances and approvals.
• Develops responses to inquiries from Defense Attache Offices (DAOs) Offices of Defense Cooperation (ODCs) and Joint U.S. Military Advisory Groups (JUSMAG) regarding FMS procedures, eligibility and availability of property.
• Compiles statistical reports on historical and current FMS cases performing in-depth research of case histories and other reference databases.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• 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 https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required

Qualifications

To qualify for a Property Disposal Specialist, 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-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:
• Utilizing modern enterprise logistics, distribution and warehouse management systems to manage the transfer of excess DoD property.
• Supporting Foreign Military (FMS) programs and providing guidance and technical assistance to inquiries regarding FMS procedures, eligibility and property availability.
• Compiling statistical reporting on historical and current FMS cases by researching case histories and other reference databases.

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.

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.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

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

Education

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

Additional information

This is a Security Cooperation (SC) position due to the nature of the position's duties and responsibilities. In accordance with DoD Instruction 5132.15 'Implementation of the Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program', incumbent must meet DoD SCW certification requirements applicable to the duties of this position. This position requires an Intermediate-level Certification which requires one year to complete basic-level courses and 2 years to complete all required intermediate-level courses (3 years total). Additionally, incumbent is required to maintain 20 hours of Security Cooperation professional development continuous learning every two-year period to maintain good standing in the DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program.

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).

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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.

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