Supply Management Specialist

This position is located within a National Interagency Support Cache. This position serves as the Assistant to the Manager of a National Interagency Support Cache (NISC) providing supplies and equipment to governments and international organizations in support of natural disasters. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact: Humberto Ontiveros at Humberto.ontiveros@usda.gov.

Duties listed are at the full performance GS-11 level.

Serves as an assistant manager and performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.

Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of activities of the National Interagency Support Cache (NISC).

Assists in the development and implementation of the Cache Management and Inventory Management Plans supporting the NISC while providing for the integration of fire management needs at the geographical level to insure mission accomplishments.

Provides support to functional areas, such as supplies, storage and distribution, supply systems development, hazardous materials, small engine repair and Special Emphasis programs (National Symbols program, Publications and Medical).

Manages the operational implementation of the cache redistribution program, identifying items available, organizing distribution, and shipping.

Participates in the development of project work plans and evaluates resource requirements (personnel, budget and material).

Plans, writes specification, and procures large acquisition for the cache, including equipment to support operations, and large equipment and supply procurements that are stocked for dispersement by the cache.

Implements operational procedures, decisions, policies, and practices set forth by management to meet supply needs, incident support, transportation, and emergency workforce needs.

Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.