TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Duties

As a TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST at the NH-2101-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Mastery knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency logistics concepts, principles, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of deployment, distribution, logistics management to include cargo and passenger movement, supply chain management, warehousing, planning and operations, under peacetime and wartime conditions to provide technical guidance to the development of program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and work plans. Expert knowledge of information management processes, especially the capabilities of the Defense Transportation System (DTS) and how it incorporates joint movement requirements. Identify logistics information systems capabilities to anticipate/identify logistics issues associated with planning and transportation requirements applicable to DOD/DoW command and control, force planning, transportation, deployment, and logistics systems. Develop strategic visions, evaluating process effectiveness, resolving complex and sensitive planning problems across diverse organizations and policies, and recommending resource optimization methods to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in managing transportation programs. Plan, lead and organize projects; assimilate, analyze, and evaluate data to formulate command positions; communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy to articulate and defend command requirements to officials in OSD, the Joint Staff, DLA, GSA, TCCs, and other government agencies. Evaluate software to confirm it meets its functional requirements, validate business needs, design and execute manual and automated test cases, identify and report defects and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Support testing implementation to include the development of test plans, test cases and scenarios and report on test progress. Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH NH-3, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-2 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Utilize DoD/DoW transportation and logistics operations, policies, and procedures. Expertise in DoD/DoW transportation and logistics systems and data. Knowledge in the development of transportation and logistics policy within the Federal Government, such as the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR). Create and implement test plans and procedures. Test software to meet functional requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Other Information

Other Notes: This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.