Operations Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Providing operational oversight and technical support for storage, transportation, distribution, and accountability of bulk petroleum products within the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. African Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility.
• Managing wholesale fuel operations and planning activities involving U.S. petroleum products and petroleum storage facilities.
• Planning regional fuel storage and resupply requirements and assessing service component fuel demands.
• Overseeing support operations involving Defense Fuel Support Points, NATO depots, ocean‑going tankers, refinery contracts, and pipeline systems.
• Coordinating with military organizations, foreign government representatives, and other stakeholders on petroleum support operations, agreements, and planning issues.
• Entering and monitoring inventory and receipt data in automated systems and petroleum reporting applications.
• Coordinating the receipt and distribution of bulk petroleum products to support mission requirements.
• Advising customers on DLA Energy policies, procedures, and operational support capabilities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
• Security Requirements: Non‑Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Appointment subject to favorable suitability or fitness determination; adverse background checks may result in removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents for access to certain federal facilities.
• Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement: Yes.
• Tour Length: 36 months.

Qualifications

• Conduct strategic planning by analyzing long‑range fuel requirements, evaluating regional fuel storage and resupply systems, and providing recommendations to leadership on operational changes and system improvements.
• Liaise with U.S. military organizations, foreign government representatives, and commercial partners to resolve complex petroleum logistics issues and ensure compliance with international agreements.
• Use automated systems such as Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) and other petroleum reporting tools to manage fuel ordering, tracking, inventory accountability, and operational data.
• Coordinate with military organizations, foreign government representatives, commercial partners, or other stakeholders to resolve complex petroleum logistics or operational support issues.
• Apply fuel support, supply, or logistics policies, procedures, and operational guidance to support mission requirements and improve operational effectiveness.

Education

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