General Supply Specialist - Yuma, AZ

To qualify for this GS-11 General Supply Specialist position, you must meet one of the eligibility categories listed in the Who May Apply section and possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

• Who May Apply: Current Civilian Employees of the Command, Current Department of Army Civilian Employees, Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, Military Spouses under E.O. 13473, Priority Placement Program (DoD Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Eligible, …)
• Specialized Experience: One year of experience at the GS-09 level that includes: (1) Managing complete inventory operations across multiple warehouse facilities; (2) Enforcing contractor compliance with supply and logistical regulations; and (3) Independently interpreting policies to resolve non-standard supply transaction discrepancies.
• Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Experience can be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
• Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts are required. However, for this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• You will be evaluated on the following competencies: Inventory Management, Operating Systems, and Oral Communication.

Manage complete inventory operations across multiple warehouse facilities, including requisitioning, inspecting, receiving, storing, issuing, and disposing of items.

• Enforce contractor compliance with supply and logistics regulations.
• Interpret and implement supply regulations, analyze and resolve complex supply transaction issues, and develop plans to address conflicting or insufficient data.
• Construct and maintain complex multi-tab Excel spreadsheets using advanced formulas to track, reconcile, and audit warehouse inventory, GFEBS procurement logs, and budget line-item expenditures.
• Verbally brief senior leadership and division chiefs on budget execution status, supply-chain vulnerabilities, and audit readiness, translating technical supply data into clear, actionable decision points.
• Independently monitor expenditures, verify accounting reports, and play a significant role in developing and formulating budget requests, including providing insightful analysis and recommendations.
• Communicate complex information to diverse audiences, prepare accurate reports and correspondence, deliver training, and serve as a liaison to resolve operational issues.
• Manage relationships with customers and contractors, anticipate needs, proactively resolve problems, and motivate individuals toward mutual goals.
• Independently use applications like Word, Excel, and others to create and manage reports, spreadsheets, and professional documents; advanced data analysis and chart creation skills are highly valued.

Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

• Incumbent is required to obtain/maintain a government motor vehicle license.
• Occasional travel away from the normal duty station up to 5% of the time.
• This position is designated Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE)
• or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE)
• upon entry, and annually thereafter.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a complete benefits package.

• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• This is a Career Field 13 position.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Agency contact: Army Applicant Help Desk. Address: SE-W04XAA US ARMY TEST EVALUATION CMD-YUMA, DO NOT MAIL, Yuma, AZ 85365 US.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your the official application portal account; all applications will appear on the Welcome screen with the Application Status and last updated date.

The US Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is a premier test and evaluation facility for the U.S. Army, located in southwestern Arizona. It supports the development and testing of ground combat systems, artillery, and other military equipment in extreme desert conditions. This position is within the Ground Combat Systems Directorate Maintenance Division, which ensures that test assets and support equipment are maintained and supplied efficiently. The division plays a critical role in enabling the proving ground's mission to deliver reliable, combat-ready systems to the warfighter.