TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT

Duties

• As a traffic/information controller, works on a shift in the 24-hour/7-days-a-week operation of the Air Terminal Operations Center's (ATOC) information control function.
• Plans and coordinates activities involving the processing of cargo and passenger records originating and transiting through the Aerial Port. Coordinates with officials in Aircraft Services, Passenger Services, and the Air Terminal Operations Center on matters pertaining to cargo, passenger, and aircraft data necessary for accomplishment of section mission.
• Performs ramp coordinator duties, and closely monitors SOEs and all aerial port ground handling operations, maintaining constant communication with the ATOC.
• Prepares and submits Monthly Station Traffic Handing Report (RCS): AMC/DOZM (M&Q) 7107 report.
• Performs duties as a file/records technician and maintains local databases, spreadsheets, and word processing files used for vital data collection.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Position is subject to shift rotation and uncommon tour of duty and exposure to prevailing or inclement weather conditions.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Work occasionally requires travel away from normal duty station.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent(s) of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test. (Category III, Type II AFI 90-508).
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position and must be able to pass a flight line test.
• Must obtain Explosive Handler qualifications within 6 months of assignment. Must recertify as an Explosive Handler IAW published guidelines and instructions
• Must be proficient in oral and written communication
• Must obtain qualifications and remain current as an ATOC Controller/Data Records within one year.
• Must be hazardous cargo inspector qualified IAW AFMAN 24-204, Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipment. The incumbent has one year from date of entry on duty to become qualified. (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) The Government will fund one opportunity to become qualified. If the incumbent fails to qualify on the first attempt, additional attempts will be at his/her expense
• Must re-qualify as Hazardous Cargo IAW published guidelines and instructions
• Ability to climb, using both arms and legs (Cont'd below)

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Cont'd:

• Must be able to meet and pass established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast and depth.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• , Subject to pre-employment physical
• The employee must obtain and maintain a SECRET Security clearance

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Transportation Clerk and Assistant Series 2102

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes

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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:
1. Knowledge of the full range of the DoD Air Transportation system, regulations, and principles of air terminal transportation and traffic control to include cargo, passenger processing, movement regulations, and files set up and maintenance.
2. Knowledge of terminology to coordinate with other transportation and traffic control operations.
3. Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility.
4. Knowledge and skill in planning and safely executing air cargo loading techniques, commercial carrier contractual agreements, and other technical information relative to ground servicing.
5. Knowledge and ability to operate several computer systems, to include, but not limited to Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS), GATES, GDSS, and Microsoft Office.
6. Ability to analyze, correlate, and evaluate transportation information for input into automated data systems; knowledge of one or more automated transportation databases with ability to input a range of standard information and generate a variety of recurring reports.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 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 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 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.

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 .

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.