Job Description
The PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF is hiring a General Supply Specialist to manage supply operations for submarine maintenance at the Detachment Stirling in Garden Island, Australia.
In this role, you will oversee material support from job planning through execution, ensuring timely availability of supplies to meet availability schedules.
You will serve as the primary contact for all supply documentation, develop administrative procedures, and recommend alternative sources when faced with long lead times.
Qualification
To qualify for the GS-13 grade, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, demonstrating supply status communication, alternative sourcing, problem analysis, immediate issue resolution, and budget management. For GS-12, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 is required.
- GS-13: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12, including: communicating supply status to reduce material unavailability risk; recommending alternative sources for long lead times; identifying and resolving supply issues immediately; analyzing systemic causes and proposing corrective actions; reviewing scope of work to provide efficient budget requests and managing expenditures.
- GS-12: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11, including the same five areas as GS-13.
- Experience can be from paid or unpaid work, including volunteer service through National Service programs.
- This position does not require education; experience is the primary qualification.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in direct deposit pay program.
- New employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
- Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and may need a visa for overseas assignment.
Role Responsibilities
Manage, direct, monitor, interpret, and resolve all supply matters to meet PHNSY IMF Detachment Stirling (PDS) availability schedules.
- Oversee internal and administrative issues among subordinates supporting logistics of material and consumable handling from job planning to execution.
- Serve as primary contact for PDS supply operations and ensure all supply documentation complies with regulations and command policy.
- Develop and initiate administrative procedures and controls to ensure supply and material support is accomplished within time and budget constraints.
- Recommend approved alternative sources of supply when faced with long lead times and identify potential sources for emergency requirements.
- Perform problem identification, analysis of systemic causes, and propose corrective action recommendations for approval or implementation.
- Identify and resolve immediate issues and processes affecting PDS supply operations.
- Plan, develop, and carry out vital supply projects and programs.
Conditions & Requirements
Must sign a Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- Must obtain and maintain an interim/final security clearance.
Benefits
Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
- Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and work schedule.
- Contact the hiring agency for specific benefit details.
Additional Information
This position is located at Garden Island, Australia, as part of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF Detachment Stirling.
- Telework is eligible on an ad-hoc/situational basis at management's discretion.
- The incumbent will work in areas with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents; personal protection programs and medical surveillance are provided.
- Work requires regular visits to industrial production areas, with walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, and possible confined spaces.
- Travel on TDY/emergent basis is required for training, briefs, ship checks, conferences, and problem resolution.
- ICTAP candidates must provide agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 to be considered well-qualified.
- Retired military members within 180 days of retirement may be subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
- Application documents may be shared outside HR; you may redact SSN/DOB/personal information, but unredacted originals are required if selected.
- For questions, contact the DON Employment Information Center via the email provided in the announcement.
About Company
PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF (Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility) is a U.S. Navy shipyard responsible for maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval vessels, including submarines. This position supports the Detachment Stirling in Garden Island, Australia, which provides logistics and supply chain management for submarine availability schedules. PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF is named as the hiring organisation for the GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST post.
FAQs
What does a General Supply Specialist at PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF do day-to-day?
You will manage supply operations for submarine maintenance at Detachment Stirling, including overseeing material handling from job planning to execution, resolving supply issues, developing administrative procedures, and recommending alternative sources for long-lead items. You will also analyze systemic problems and propose corrective actions.
Can I apply if I am not a current federal employee?
This announcement is open to current permanent employees of the Department of the Navy, VEOA eligibles, DoD Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Preference eligibles, and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles. Other hiring paths such as veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and family of overseas employees may also apply if eligible.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is not remote; it is located at Garden Island, Australia. Telework is eligible on an ad-hoc/situational basis at management's discretion, but the incumbent must be physically present at the duty station.
What documents do I need to submit with my application?
You must submit a complete resume (no more than 2 pages) with employer name, dates, hours per week, and pay plan/series/grade for federal experience. Supporting documentation for eligibility claims, such as SF-50s for promotion, DD-214 for veterans, or transcripts if using education, is also required.
How will my application be evaluated?
Your resume and application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet qualification and eligibility requirements. You will be rated on competencies including Customer Service, Developing Others, Oral Communication, Partnering, Resource Management, and Written Communication. Technical assessments such as Manal Assessment and Structured Resume Review may be used.
What are the physical requirements of this job?
The work requires regular visits to industrial production areas, involving considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, and possibly confined spaces. You may also be exposed to fumes, dust, noise, heat, radiation, and chemicals, with personal protective equipment and medical surveillance provided.