Logistics Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serves as the principal DLA Energy planning advisor and consultant to the DLA Energy‑E/A Operations Division, USAREUR/AF for bulk petroleum logistics planning and execution in support of Army requirements in the USEUCOM area of responsibility.
• Advises units on various DLA Energy procedures with respect to wholesale fuels support, including procedures to document fuel ordering, receipt transactions, cancellation of fuel orders, billing issues, and submission of disputes.
• Works with the DLA Energy‑E/A Quality Manager to address fuel quality issues throughout the USEUCOM area of responsibility with concentration on USAREUR/AF activities.
• Coordinates on operational and contingency plans with the DCSLOG/USAREUR/AF G4, G5 planning staff and USEUCOM Joint Petroleum Office.
• Assists with the requirements process for long‑term planning of DFSP requirements and PCS contracts.
• Identifies facility/equipment constraints and recommends viable solutions to sustain warfighter support.
• Resolves operations plan shortfalls, limitations, and other conditions that affect DLA Energy's ability to perform its bulk petroleum logistics support mission.

Conditions of Employment

• 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; 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.
• Emergency Essential: Yes.
• Physical: Required.
• Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement: Yes, Tour Length: 36 Months.
• See Qualifications Section for more information on Germany and Overseas Employment.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Logistics Management Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support the required specialized experience.

Specialized Experience

• Advising higher leadership of concerns, solutions, and revisions made regarding logistics and program performance.
• Evaluation of operational plans to determine areas of improvement.
• Coordinate and conduct quantitative and qualitative studies and analysis related to bulk petroleum requirements.

Experience includes paid or unpaid work, such as volunteer service in National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, is credited.

Physical Demands

The level of work involves frequent travel to foreign countries to perform required functions. Some physical exertion such as long periods of walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, and moderate lifting is required. At times, travel accommodations may be under tactical field conditions.

Germany Information

Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in DoD Instruction  . If an employee brings a child to an overseas location entitled to a DoDEA school, the child will receive appropriate education services as specified in DoDI  and DoDM  . If an infant or toddler (up to 3 years) accompanies an employee overseas, they are entitled to DoDEA early intervention services. Employees and family members requiring medical or dental care overseas are responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space‑available and reimbursable basis only.

Overseas Information

Information on overseas entitlements is available at U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Pay retention will be extended to eligible employees who apply through a formal recruitment program and are selected for a position at an overseas location.

Education

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

Additional Information

• Section 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).

Drug‑Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency 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 may result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer or removal from federal service.

Benefits

A federal employee will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.