TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to manage, supervise, and direct all traffic management functions within the 460th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Recognized as a functional and technical expert, the incumbent provides outstanding mission support through sustained combat logistics and AEF management in support of day-to-day Delta operational support and global contingency operations.

Duties

Personal property program administration. Manages and evaluates the peacetime and contingency traffic management programs governing the movement of personal property, ensuring strict compliance with complex domestic and international transportation laws. Passenger Mobility & Financial Oversight. Administers and oversees complex worldwide passenger mobility programs. Freight and Cargo Movement Operations. Directs comprehensive freight and cargo distribution operations, overseeing the classification, handling, and warehousing of critical military materials, including highly regulated Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT). Administers the Quality Assurance (QA) and regulatory compliance program for personal property and passenger transportation contracts. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-04) level, pay band (NH-01), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Extensive knowledge of the full range of traffic management operations, systems, policies, practices, instructions, procedures, techniques; to include knowledge of passenger travel, freight/cargo movements, personal property movement, personal property entitlements, carrier industry practices, international, state, and local laws, and operations for shipping and storage within the traffic management function; Knowledge of preparation, packing, storage and US and foreign customs import/export requirements for freight/cargo (including hazardous material) that involve air, motor, and water movements; Knowledge of quality assurance and inspection principles, practices, procedures, sampling techniques and policy. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices and procedures. OR EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Extensive knowledge of the full range of traffic management operations, systems, policies, practices, instructions, procedures, techniques; to include knowledge of passenger travel, freight/cargo movements, personal property movement, personal property entitlements, carrier industry practices, international, state, and local laws, and operations for shipping and storage within the traffic management function. Knowledge of preparation, packing, storage and US and foreign customs import/export requirements for freight/cargo (including hazardous material) that involve air, motor, and water movements. Knowledge of quality assurance and inspection principles, practices, procedures, sampling techniques and policy. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, plan and organize work and maintain good working relationships. Skill in using interrelated computer systems, such as spreadsheets, databases and word processing; planning, organizing and managing complex issues to evaluate options, making appropriate decisions and present facts. Work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for this position. Vehicles may include driving a forklift and up to a two-ton truck. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Other Information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-2 equivalent to a GS-5 to GS-11. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.