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Naval Supply Systems Command

GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy · Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia

Salary
$75,788 - $98,530 per year
Pay grade
GS-11
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 4, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
11
Announcement
ST-13105515-27-DLV

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Individuals with disabilities · Internal to an agency · Land and base management · Military spouses · Special authorities · Veterans

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Summary

You will serve as a General Supply Specialist in the Industrial Support Department, Advance Traceability and Control (ATAC) Division within the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Branch at Norfolk, VA. of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK.

Duties

  • You will establish and maintain liaison with all government reimbursable customer activities supported by the MHE contract for the Preventative (PM) and Unscheduled (UM) maintenance on NAVSUP owned assets. and the overhaul of MOD SLEP units.
  • You will participates in the development of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for MHE Branch initiatives.
  • You will maintain liaison with key personnel during the discussion, planning, implementation, and final stages of these initiatives and follows-up after finalization.
  • You will Participate in team meetings, reviews work efforts and provides information and advice to team members in the accomplishment of given stages of studies.
  • You will review directives and other correspondence from external sources to determine impact on these efforts. Prepares business case analysis reports and briefs supervisor and other leadership personnel within MHE Branch Norfolk.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: I have one year specialized experience in contracting & logistics management performing Contracting Officers Representative (COR) duties on government contracts, and managing complex facility or maintenance contracts (e.g., Material Purchasing, Repair and Maintenance, Modified Service Life Extension Program (MOD SLEP), and Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic (CNSL) contractor-supported programs). Examples of specialized experience may include: (1) Expertise in contract administration, procurement, provisioning, and inventory management discipline. General knowledge of Naval Supply Systems, including policies for service contracts, local material handling equipment (MHE) repair, and overhaul programs; (2) Ability to create and maintain detailed spreadsheets to track funding across multiple lines. High-level skill in tracking Direct Mission and Reimbursable funding, managing day-to-day customer funding, monitoring purchase orders, creating initial cost estimates and preparing budget requests; (3) Proficiency in Navy automated supply and maintenance systems for file evaluation, storage, and retrieval. Working knowledge of Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); (4) Ability to serve as the primary liaison for government customers, supporting daily MHE operational requirements and resolving funding issues; (5) Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex situations, conduct process improvement studies, generate flowcharts, and analyze operational data to optimize workflows; (6) Exceptional oral and written interpersonal communication skills; (7) General knowledge of the basic operational capabilities and the standard use of Navy-owned MHE. Understanding of MHE operational safety concerns within an industrial, warehouse environment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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