Lead Equipment Specialist

**Duties**:

- Analyzes reports of technical logistics problems from Logistics Assistance Representatives (LARs) for similarities, trends, and inconsistencies.
- Investigates logistics issues and problems which LARs have been unable to resolve or for which there is disagreement on how to resolve and recommends resolutions.
- Develops course of action to resolve the problem, coordinates plan for resolution with concerned organizations as required issuing advice, information, instructions, and/or directions to LARS on how to proceed.
- Oversee and coordinate efforts of TACOM personnel on special purpose multi-directorate teams organized to identify and define logistics issues affecting the readiness of Combat Support and Combat Services Support TACOM managed equipment.
- Independently assesses situations, problems and makes recommendations to commanders to solve supply, logistics and technical issues associated with equipment.
- Provides advice and assistance to field commanders and combat support personnel with the operation of military materiel managed by TACOM.
- Analyzes procedures, regulations, policies, stock requirements, training levels, availability, adequacy, and condition of maintenance and supply facilities, and proximity of delivery points and other factors bearing upon the problem at hand.
- Provides advice and assistance to maintenance officers with maintenance technicians with maintenance advice, assistance, and training for the operation and maintenance of military materiel managed by TACOM.
- Determines Logistics Assistance Directorate (LAD) resource needs and develops plans for LAD organizational changes which have considerable impact such as those involving basic structure, operating costs, and positions.
- Provides real-time situational awareness reports directly to TACOM and Project/Program Offices.
- Provides technical/administrative guidance to LARs within their Area of Operation on equipment maintenance, material readiness, and LAD policy.
- Determines/interprets LAD program goals and develops plans for the organization independently of or jointly with other LAD managers.
- Oversees LAR Workload and mission support planning to ensure full spectrum support to the Soldier and the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of LAD's assigned programs.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
- Employee is required to sign a mobility agreement in accordance with AMC-R 700-19 which includes the following provisions:
- Draw and wear protective clothing, Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, and Chemical Defense Equipment in support of major field exercises and mobilization.- Deployment to, and retention in, hostile zones during crisis situations or mobilization, which may require flying in military aircraft.- Support field exercises and deployments, which may require living in a field environment in conditions similar to those of field-grade officers. Military driver's license will be required when participating in field exercises or deployments.- Meet physical and functional requirements before employment and on an annual basis thereafter.
- Employee may be required to take the series of anthrax vaccine immunizations to include annual boosters. Failure to take the immunization may result in removal from the position or federal service.
- Employee will be assigned to duty stations within the Continental United States normally for not less than 2 years, unless mission requirements dictate otherwise.
- This position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
- Employee must complete 100% Core certification and 100% SORTS/Critical Equipment Certification within 12 months of appointment.
- Position is designated as Emergency Essential (EE) to support the Commands mobilization and wartime Mission during periods of increasing tension and mobilization.
- Incumbent must sign DD Form 2365 (DoD Civilian Employee Overseas EE Position Agreement).
- This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Life Cycle Logistics certification within 48 months as of entrance on duty.
- Assignment to overseas positions will be in accordance with established tours as defined in Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Joint Travel Regulations unless mission requirements dictate otherwise.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.

**Qualifications**:

- Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiv