Total 59 transportation logistics job vacancies in Others category in city of edinburgh eh1 1jf

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this Logistics Management Specialist position, you will serve as a senior Logistics Management Specialist with responsibility for performing work that involves planning, coordinating, or evaluating the logistical actions required to support a specified mission or other designated program and the execution of these programs in support of day-to-day and disaster operations.

Typical assignments include:

• Supporting plans and implementing tactical logistics contingency processes to ensure customers receive authorized equipment and resources to support operations.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained and ready to respond to an incident.
• Assessing and tracking equipment inventory.
• Coordinating with field and/or regional staff.
• Coordinating vehicle management requirements.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

This announcement is for a position as a CORE (Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employee). CORE employees are full-time employees hired to directly support the response and recovery efforts related to disasters. Employees are hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act and are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. They can be hired under a streamlined process instead of a competitive process. After three years of continuous service, Stafford Act employees may be granted competitive eligibility to apply for permanent full-time positions at FEMA.

This position will be hired into a temporary 2-year, excepted service appointment. Appointments may be renewed based on workload, funding, and supervisory approval.

This position has promotion potential to the IC-13. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, successful performance review displaying at least one year of experience at the lower grade, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and management approval.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

• You will lead the development and implementation of Training and Organizational Change Management efforts in support of new logistics Information Technology (IT) capabilities and applications.
• You will assist in Acquisition Product Support efforts (Design Interface, Product Support Management, Product Support Strategy development, etc.) for new acquisition IT portfolio.
• You will assist in IT portfolio management to include cost, schedule, and performance.
• You will have demonstrated experience in the planning, acquisition, and execution of Product Support strategies for shipbuilding or major weapons system programs.
• You will formulate technical objectives to support long and short-range performance of logistics products to support delivery of Product Support capability to the Fleet.

Serves as a Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist, applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed including but not limited to receipt, inspection and storage of materials required for the effective and efficient maintenance and operation of the NAS. As the Branch Manager, directs and assigns work of team members, evaluates work for achievement of goals/ objectives, balances assignments and approves leave requests. Participates in developing responses to bargaining unit inquires, grievances, and notification to union representatives. Reports and makes recommendation to the Division manager on performance, progress and training needs of employees, complaint resolution, and disciplinary actions. Makes recommendations to Division managers regarding promotions, reassignment, recognition, and personnel needs. Leads a group of employees in lower level job categories that are involved in performing supply inspection/receiving activities on behalf of the organization.

Applies a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Utilizes knowledge of logistics programs/operations and a detailed understanding of automated warehouse management systems to manage projects and programs. Monitors effectiveness of operations and identifies problems utilizing appropriate regulations and procedures. Identifies and initiates alternate supply support methods which are consistent with program measures and applicable policies.

Directs activities related to the Division budget and personnel requirements, work measurements, and other administrative activities in support of branch operations. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources, as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit/major subdivision with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to share information. May also have frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures or for other project/program purposes.

Established guidelines, policies, and procedures typically govern work. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in the development of new policies and procedures.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of the organizational unit. In some areas, the work may affect the organizational unit's internal and external customers.

Plans, coordinates, and administers the preservation, packaging, packing, and crating of systems and components for export and domestic shipment, storage, repack, and assembly of modification kits in support of the agency wide National Airspace System (NAS) program.

Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organization unit level. Managerial duties include setting priorities; assigning tasks; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate; and the development/continuous review of position requirements and standards.

Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Plans, directs, and administers the Aeronautical Center’s operational transportation management functions. Establishes criteria; assesses program effectiveness; and analyzes a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions. Develops and implements transportation policies for the FAALC's overall supply mission.

Directs transportation management support in the analysis, advice and implementation of policies and procedures dealing with transportation matters to MMAC, FAALC, tenant organizations and FAA. Provides fiscal estimates and projections, both current and long range, of transportation cost effects on overall logistics programs of the FAA. Plans, directs, and provides for proper classification and movement of hazardous material and provides technical expertise on such matters to the FAA and other government agencies, as required. Plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates the efforts of branch personnel involved in the preservation, packaging, packing, and marking program for export and domestic shipment.

Assures supply support requirements for all FAA facilities are met, to include facility outages, natural disasters, and other priorities which impact the air traffic control systems. Continually evaluates program goals and objectives and provides input with overall division and FAALC goals/objectives. Determines programs and major projects that should be initiated, eliminated, and curtailed and prescribes the priority, timing and resources (personnel and dollars) required to support these decisions internally within the branch and makes recommendations to the division managers with regard to division-wide priorities.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit/major subdivision with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to share information. In some areas, may also have frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures or for other project/program purposes. Established guidelines, policies, and procedures typically govern work. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in the development of new policies and procedures.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of the organizational unit. In some areas, the work may affect the organizational unit's internal and external customers.

Plans, coordinates, and administers the preservation, packaging, packing, and crating of systems and components for export and domestic shipment, storage, repack, and assembly of modification kits in support of the agency wide National Airspace System (NAS) program.

Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organization unit level. Managerial duties include setting priorities; assigning tasks; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate; and the development/continuous review of position requirements and standards.

Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Plans, directs, and administers the Aeronautical Center’s operational transportation management functions. Establishes criteria; assesses program effectiveness; and analyzes a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions. Develops and implements transportation policies for the FAALC's overall supply mission.

Directs transportation management support in the analysis, advice and implementation of policies and procedures dealing with transportation matters to MMAC, FAALC, tenant organizations and FAA. Provides fiscal estimates and projections, both current and long range, of transportation cost effects on overall logistics programs of the FAA. Plans, directs, and provides for proper classification and movement of hazardous material and provides technical expertise on such matters to the FAA and other government agencies, as required. Plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates the efforts of branch personnel involved in the preservation, packaging, packing, and marking program for export and domestic shipment.

Assures supply support requirements for all FAA facilities are met, to include facility outages, natural disasters, and other priorities which impact the air traffic control systems. Continually evaluates program goals and objectives and provides input with overall division and FAALC goals/objectives. Determines programs and major projects that should be initiated, eliminated, and curtailed and prescribes the priority, timing and resources (personnel and dollars) required to support these decisions internally within the branch and makes recommendations to the division managers with regard to division-wide priorities.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit/major subdivision with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to share information. In some areas, may also have frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures or for other project/program purposes. Established guidelines, policies, and procedures typically govern work. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in the development of new policies and procedures.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of the organizational unit. In some areas, the work may affect the organizational unit's internal and external customers.

Serves as a Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist, applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed including but not limited to receipt, inspection and storage of materials required for the effective and efficient maintenance and operation of the NAS. As the Branch Manager, directs and assigns work of team members, evaluates work for achievement of goals/ objectives, balances assignments and approves leave requests. Participates in developing responses to bargaining unit inquires, grievances, and notification to union representatives. Reports and makes recommendation to the Division manager on performance, progress and training needs of employees, complaint resolution, and disciplinary actions. Makes recommendations to Division managers regarding promotions, reassignment, recognition, and personnel needs. Leads a group of employees in lower level job categories that are involved in performing supply inspection/receiving activities on behalf of the organization.

Applies a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the objectives of the organizational unit. Utilizes knowledge of logistics programs/operations and a detailed understanding of automated warehouse management systems to manage projects and programs. Monitors effectiveness of operations and identifies problems utilizing appropriate regulations and procedures. Identifies and initiates alternate supply support methods which are consistent with program measures and applicable policies.

Directs activities related to the Division budget and personnel requirements, work measurements, and other administrative activities in support of branch operations. Uses assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish project/program objectives. Manages budget and requests additional resources, as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit/major subdivision with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to share information. May also have frequent contact with customers to explain policies, procedures or for other project/program purposes.

Established guidelines, policies, and procedures typically govern work. Resolves routine problems independently, but consults with higher-level management when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to complex problems. May be called upon to assist in the development of new policies and procedures.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of the organizational unit. In some areas, the work may affect the organizational unit's internal and external customers.

• Determine equipment and facility requirements needed to support logistical operations.
• Prepare and compile reports reflecting funds status.
• Program execution of funds based on quarterly allocations.
• Advise on logistics status and type of logistics support required.
• Conduct staff assistance visits to render assistance and provide base operations support.
• Develop plans and instructions affecting logistical support of command operations in the areas of supply, services, and/or maintenance.
• Analyze and evaluate maintenance programs for compliance.
• Initiate request for contracts for various services relating to logistical support.

- Directs the development of the logistics support plan and guidance for units, organizations and activities in support of federal and state missions to integrate the following command logistic functions; plans, operations, policies, SASMO equipment on hand readiness, command property management, command supply discipline program, supply excellence program, Connelly Food Service Award Program, DoD National Transportation Association Award Program, food service.

- Evaluates logistics data and requirements from JFHQ staff, units, USPFO, NGB and other organizations to direct development and implementation of logistic support plans, policies, operations and other actions to support federal and state missions. Directs the establishment of the logistics operations cell to support the JFHQ Emergency Operations Center for federal and state missions. Responsible for advising the DOL DCSLOG/G4 on logistics support issues to accomplish mission requirements. Evaluates the logistics force modernization program to assure that materiel fielding is accomplished within established milestones. Develops and coordinates tactical logistics support requirements for the state. Serves as the primary advisor to the DCSLOG/G4 on logistics automation matters. Coordinates facility design and maintenance concerns of the DOL DCSLOG/G4with DEH, to include recommendations for supply and maintenance facility design and the repair of facilities. Management oversight of the General Services Administration Lease Vehicle Program (less recruitment and retention program).

- Performs a full range of supervisory functions. Implements accepted provisions of personnel management such as equal employment, merit promotion, career development, performance appraisals, employee counseling, incentive awards and position management. Selects or contributes to the selection of subordinates. Hears employee grievances and deals with union representatives as required. Establishes performance standards, authorizes leave and is responsible for time and attendance. Ensures adequate training is available for employees within the division. Initiates formal requests for personnel actions. Ensures accuracy of position descriptions. Ensures a safe working environment for all employees in accordance with current safety and OSHA requirements and directives.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

• You will serve as a fleet consultant and a product support subject matter expert in the operation, maintenance, and product support of a wide variety of complex equipment, systems and platforms.
• You will ensure Capability Development Document (CDD) requirements for availability, reliability, sustainment, operations support cost, training and manpower are met.
• You will ensure development and implementation of derived requirements that support the CDD are included in ship specifications, contracts, and product support strategies.
• You will manage, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate the execution of Integrated Product Support (IPS) to ensure achievement of desired outcomes through development and implementation of appropriate product support arrangements.
• You will ensure all program requirements have proper product support for relevant, system-of-systems, and shipbuilding have support throughout their life cycle.
• You will develop, justify, and execute the product support budget for product support programs as well as working any programmatic issues.
• You will ensure systems product support strategy elements are incorporated into acquisition documentation, procurement specifications, contracts, and engineering documents.
• You will provide advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, on a wide range of product support issues to ensure all decisions comply with policy, guidance, regulatory directives and statutory law.
• You will conduct final reviews of all completed work to ensure valid technical concepts and methods have been applied.
• You will perform supervisory duties to include providing administrative and technical guidance, employee performance evaluations, identifying training needs, and workload management.

The primary purpose of this position is to direct, develop and implement policy programs and procedures for the accurate management of Supply Chain Management (SCM) planning and provides administrative and technical oversight to a lower-graded specialist. As a SCM Team Member, the position collaborates with the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO), VAMC Senior Management leadership, Veterans Integrated Service Network staff (VISN), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) program office and Senior Management and leadership in supported activities developing supply chain management strategies in support of f the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Integration - Resolves or contributes to the resolution of assigned high-priority logistics, supply, distribution, information or service problems through personal action or immediate coordination with required local personnel/activities. Establishes procedures for the integrated efforts of SCM operations with services throughout the VAMC and supported activities for mission essential deployment of SCM EMRT planning. Ensures that all assigned personnel and equipment are properly identified and prepared for deployment during simulated and actual emergency response exercises. Performs logistical assessments of strategic supply support in coordination with the supported customers and alerts management of systemic problems. Troubleshoots and resolves issues where supply chain deficiencies affect the mission. Develops designated supply input for fiscal year and long-range plans and programs, analyzing material for reasonableness, consistency, and validity of various assumptions.
• Analytics - Analyzes the effectiveness of logistics and vendor support services. Develops ongoing strategic analyses across supply chain activities and recommends solutions for improvements. Researches and studies private industry as well as Department of Veteran Affairs best practices to develop and apply concepts that best fit and support Supply Chain requirements. Supports long range supply chain requirements and interactions, optimizing supply chain support.
• Training and Customer Service - Develops logistics and supply chain management training opportunities and customer supply chain systems, programs, support offerings, supplies and services to collaborative partners and customers. Participates in the development of education and training documentation. Communicates with customers and personnel on the role logistics plays in maintaining comprehensive logistics support, operational readiness and sustainability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibilities and begins serving in leadership roles. Works with higher and lower level professionals in day- to-day operations on logistics processes and procedures. Provides training to lower-level professionals on logistics.

Applies experience and detailed knowledge applicable to forecasting, monitoring, coordinating and control of assigned inventory items required for the effective and efficient maintenance and operation of the NAS. Monitors supply support effectiveness and resolves problems with assigned items utilizing appropriate regulations and procedures. Identifies and initiates alternate supply support methods that are consistent with program plans and applicable policies. Monitors cost and pricing information and adjusts financial data in accordance with policies and procedures. Manages financial records on assigned items to support the objective of the organization.

Compiles financial information for budgeting purposes and performs cost and economic analysis as needed Plans for the acquisition and maintenance of inventory for assigned items using a variety of methods. Techniques and criteria that assures customer requirements are timely met and with high quality products and services. Prepares contract bid packages by generating historical information on demand rates, failure rates, .or other support requirements and submits complete contract packages for award. Participates in contract negotiations and maintains contract milestones. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracts.

Compiles and analyzes information and statistics relative to assigned items and applicable NAS systems/equipment, reporting problems and proposing resolutions that conform to stated goals and objectives. Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks or small projects. Contacts are both internal and external to the organization to share information, provide data and/or written analysis and to explain the Status of assignments. Stays alert to changing customer needs and challenges, seeking and using customer feedback and suggestions to enhance effectiveness.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es). Required to review processes and make recommended changes to work instruction/policies,/procedures on an as needed basis to the Subject Matter Expert.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OFFICER (TITLE 32), GS-0346-13, you will:

• Manages complex base logistics functions to include Operations Compliance, Cargo Movement, Air Transportation, Logistics Plans, Vehicle Maintenance and Management, Ground Transportation, Fuels Management and Material Management.
• Directs and coordinates logistics activities including the authorized procurement and provisioning of supplies and services and management of materials and equipment.
• Exercises independent judgment involving major decisions and actions that have a direct and substantial effect on the organizations and programs managed.
• Manages all Wing and Geographically Separated Units deployment/redeployment processing, ensuring the deployment readiness of the members.
• Overseas the development and maintenance of the wing Readiness Reporting Program.
• Manages and briefs Senior Leadership on the Wings' War Reserve Materials, Support Agreement, and Base Support Plan Program development and sustainment.
• Conducts all phases of personal property management, supply management, and logistics support for all supported agencies within the Wing and any supported Geographically Separated Units.
• Manages the base Logistics Squadron Commanders Inspection Program which includes the Squadron Self-Inspection Program and provides The Adjutant General with an Annual Statement of Assurance via the Managers Internal Control Program (MICP) ensuring the health of all base inspection logistics programs maintain compliance.
• Ensures compliance with a wide variety of federal, state, and local regulatory laws, regulations and guidance and develops all logistics local policies and procedures, remaining aligned with higher level guidance and the Wing's strategic goals and vision.
• Provides definitive guidance on interpretation of regulations and directives, regarding all classes of supply and multiple logistics services, and assists units, organizations, and activities in installation logistics and transportation matters.
• Uses personal judgment and discretion with broad latitude to develop supplements to regulations and directives to fit specific state logistic requirements.
• Plans, recommends, develops and issues approved policies affecting logistics support and operations.
• Resolves policy issues at NGB and the State level of the organization where the complexity is such where other employees have been unable to develop solutions.
• Continuously monitors the state of logistic readiness capability thru utilization of the data and risk analysis process.
• Maintains oversight of availability and state of consumable supplies, repair of materials, the adequacy of personnel strength and training related to support missions.
• Provides senior level supervisory oversight for the Wing's Logistics Readiness war and domestic logistics capabilities.
• Ensures all squadron functions' plans, goals and standards are prepared to meet the needs of the wing's readiness requirements.
• Incumbent will recommend and participate in the selection of functional supervisors, assign responsibilities, provide guidance, approve leave, establish performance standards and conduct formal and informal appraisals of individuals and Flight performance.
• Reviews and evaluates performance indicators.
• Responsible for overall management of the units' resources, manpower, equipment accountability and internal controls.
• Provides oversight of resources devoted to the Wing's War Reserve Materials and mobility programs, for both personnel and equipment, while advising the Wing Commander on the most effective use of the organization's mobility and readiness budget.
• Serves as activity/fund manager for assigned logistics accounts.
• Receives fiscal information from each subordinate function and other agencies to assist with the development of the logistics portion of Operations and Management (O&M) Budget.
• Oversees and/or participates in unit assessments, inspections, installation deployment plans, deployments, disaster preparedness exercises, and Crisis Action Team (CAT) operations required to maintain the highest state of readiness.
• Directs the Wing's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in support of local and regional exercises and/or real-world contingencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The role

• Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week • £37,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience) • 30 days of leave, including bank holidays • Flexible working hours

Key accountabilities

• Yard Health & Safety and training of yard staff • Loading and unloading shipping containers • Managing return, inspection and maintenance of rental fleet • Quarterly stock takes • Assist in developing new systems as we grow.

Skills & experience

• Proficiency with computers and software (Outlook, Excel) • Experience in both yard and office environments • Knowledge of Yard Health & Safety protocols • Strong attention to detail

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