Supervisory Distribution Facilities Specialist

DLA Careers; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Red River, TX seeks a Supervisory Distribution Facilities Manager to lead a large, multifaceted logistics and distribution network. You will oversee warehousing, item storage, and material handling for Major End Items and Class 9 materials, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

The role requires expert knowledge of WMS, FMS, and hazardous materials, plus the proven ability to manage a $150M+ program and supervise a diverse workforce. U.S.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent in logistics.
• Expert knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Hazardous Materials handling.
• Expert knowledge of Warehouse Management System (WMS) to analyze data and solve issues.

Responsibilities

• Directs a large-scale logistics and distribution network across multiple branches.
• Oversees storage and preservation of over 10,000 Major End Items and Class 9 materials.
• Manages a distribution program with an operating budget over $150 million.
• Supervises GS and FWS employees and handles complex personnel matters.

Skills

Logistics management

WMS knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Federal employment rules

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Job description

Summary

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Duties

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• Directs a large-scale, highly complex logistics and physical distribution network overseeing the Warehousing, Retail, Major End Items, Customer Support, and Special Commodities branches;
• Cont'd from above: including Kitting, Classified, Hazardous Materials, and Foreign Military Sales).
• Oversees the distribution, preservation, and strategic storage of over 10,000 highly valued, critical Major End Items, managing the largest Class 7 inventory within the distribution network, alongside extensive Class 9 materials.
• Manages a major distribution program with an operating budget exceeding $150 million, making critical decisions on resource allocation, long-range planning, and organizational structuring.
• Directs a multi-layered workforce of General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) employees in skilled, semiskilled trades, and labor occupations.
• Performs the full spectrum of personnel management, serving as a third-level supervisor with final authority over highly complex personnel management and administrative matters.

Requirements

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• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• 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: Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• 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
• Supervisory Probation: Required
• Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
• 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.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within Red River, TX.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Distribution Facilities Manager, 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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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:
• Expert knowledge of specialized logistics programs, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) handling, and management of over 10,000 Major End Items.
• Resolve most conflict that arises, interrogates and coordinates the work of others, and interprets policy on their own initiative.
• Expert knowledge of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to analyze data, identify trends, and solve systematic problems.

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.

WORK ENVIROMENT

Work is performed in an office and in warehouse environments. The warehouse environments involves exposure to moderate risks and discomforts. Protective clothing and gear are required in certain areas.

Education

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

Additional information

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).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

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.

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