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Distribution Facilities and Storage Management
Performs distribution and storage management work including warehouse operations, facility management, and logistics coordination.
What GS-2030 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-2030, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, or related field
OR
Experience: Experience in warehouse management, distribution, or storage operations.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-2030
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Expeditionary Fuels Technician
Strong fit for senior 1311s who managed fuel farms or bulk storage facilities. DLA Energy and DoD installation fuels offices hire heavily here.
Skills that carry over: Bulk storage operations, Fuel farm management, Distribution facility supervision, Hazmat compliance.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11, GS-12.
Distribution Management Specialist
Distribution management experience. Highlight logistics, distribution, and supply chain management.
Skills that carry over: Distribution Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Coordination, Analysis.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9, GS-11.
Ammunition Technician
2311s map directly to GS-2030 Distribution Facilities and Storage Management. Magazine and ASP storage operations translate with little friction.
Skills that carry over: Hazardous-materials storage, Magazine management, Compatibility and weight limits, Facility operations.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9, GS-11.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Manage warehouse operations
- Oversee storage facilities
- Coordinate distribution
- Plan facility layouts
- Ensure safety compliance
- Manage warehouse staff
Key competencies
Warehouse Operations
Knowledge of warehouse management.
Material Handling
Skill in material handling equipment.
Space Planning
Ability to plan storage layouts.
Shipping/Receiving
Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures.
Safety
Understanding of warehouse safety requirements.
Personnel Management
Ability to supervise warehouse staff.
Systems
Proficiency in warehouse management systems.
Quality Control
Skill in maintaining storage quality.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-2030
What is a Distribution Facilities and Storage Management Specialist?
A GS-2030 Distribution Facilities and Storage Management Specialist oversees warehouse operations, storage facilities, and distribution logistics. These specialists manage warehouse staff, plan facility layouts, coordinate distribution, ensure safety compliance, and optimize storage operations at DLA distribution centers, military depots, and federal warehouses.
How much does a federal Storage Management Specialist make?
Federal Distribution and Storage Specialists earn between $34,454 (GS-5 Step 1) and $117,034 (GS-13 Step 10) on the 2025 GS scale. Most positions are at GS-9 through GS-12. A GS-11 Storage Management Specialist earns $63,163-$82,108. DLA distribution centers and military depots are primary employers.
What are the requirements for GS-2030 positions?
GS-2030 follows the administrative qualification standard. Entry at GS-5 requires a bachelor's degree in logistics or business, or equivalent experience. Higher grades require specialized experience in warehouse management, distribution, or storage operations. Knowledge of warehouse management systems, safety requirements, and material handling is essential.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-2030?
Absolutely. Veterans with military warehouse, storage, or distribution center experience have directly transferable skills. Experience managing Army depots, running installation warehouses, or coordinating military distribution operations provides excellent qualifying background. Document facility sizes managed, staff supervised, and throughput volumes handled.
What is the career progression for Storage Management Specialist?
Storage Management Specialists follow the GS-5/7/9/11/12 progression with journey level at GS-11 or GS-12. Senior specialists and facility managers reach GS-13. Career paths include managing larger facilities, transitioning to transportation or logistics management, or advancing to regional distribution management positions.
How do I apply for GS-2030 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for "Storage Management" or "Distribution Facility" under series 2030. DLA distribution centers, military depots, and large federal warehouses are primary employers. Highlight warehouse management experience, staff supervision skills, and safety knowledge. Include specific facility sizes, throughput volumes, and staff counts managed.
Ready to apply for GS-2030?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.