TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the Senior Transportation Specialist and technical authority responsible for integrating and synchronizing global airlift operations for the Special Air Missions Directorate. Provides authoritative technical advice and strategic assistance to senior leadership. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Serves as the Senior Transportation Specialist and Technical Authority for the Special Air Missions Directorate (AFIA30M). Provide senior-level long-term planning and integrate operations across the Special Air Mission portfolio. Represents the Special Air Missions Directorate with a variety of installation, joint-service, and federal functional area organizations. Oversees the development, coordination, and execution of operational support airlift policy matters on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (AFIA3). Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: Prior to reporting for duty, the incumbent must be approved for Presidential Support Duty (PSD) in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5210.55 (PSD Category II). Prior to selection, the applicant must be pre-screened for PSD suitability. The applicant must maintain PSD approval to remain eligible to hold the position. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Transportation Operations Series 2150. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced aviation traffic management principles, joint-service directives, airfield operations, and mufti-service aircraft operational parameters. Knowledge of the DAF corporate process and strategic planning to serve as the lead technical integrator advocating for Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) requirements and long-term fleet recapitalization efforts. Knowledge Of Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and interagency travel policies to formulate precedent-setting guidance, author completely new operational frameworks where existing guidelines are non-existent (e.g., developing unprecedented executive airlift transport and mitigation protocols during emergency contingencies), and establish new operational standards adopted across all Air Force executive airlift units. Knowledge to architect, integrate, and execute highly complex, high-visibility global Special Air Missions for the President, Vice President, Cabinet Secretaries, Congress, and foreign dignitaries. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of the policy, authorizations, statutory requirements, and limitations imposed by US Public Laws, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of the Air Force Directives in order to provide single, definitive Air Force travel policy interpretations and formulate comprehensive strategic guidance. Knowledge of aviation traffic management principles, airfield operations, and extensive strategic flight planning expertise to determine mission priorities and consolidate complex executive airlift requests, typically gained through experience as a Rated Officer (pilot or navigator) with Special Air Mission experience or documented commensurate technical experience. Skill in a wide range of aviation traffic management policies, principles, safety standards, and operational practices to plan, integrate, and accomplish a variety Of highly complex, high-visibility program assignments and resolve systemic transportation issues where no direct precedent exists. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust global program operations and effectively integrate complex workflows. This includes balancing programmatic workloads, providing authoritative technical guidance, and developing long-term strategic plans for the directorate, while using expert knowledge of joint commands to assess the political, international, and institutional environments. Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and present highly complex technical material or controversial operational issues clearly, concisely, and with technical authority to senior military commanders, OSD officials, White House staff, and Congressional staffs to facilitate critical decision-making. Ability to interact, negotiate, communicate, and establish effective, professional working relationships with senior-level government officials, White House staff, contractors, and joint-service stakeholders to provide expert advisory support and resolve high-visibility and highly sensitive interagency conflicts. 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.

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. The resume/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. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

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 your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, 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. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. 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, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the 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 vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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.