TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Duties

As a TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST at the GS-2101-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the primary command focal point and technical expert for managing the Defense Travel Regulation, Part VI, Management and Control of Intermodal Container and System 463L Pallet Equipment.
• Serves as an administrator for the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR). Analyzes DoD policies and procedures, identifying improvements to processes, and required procedural changes.
• Research and analyze transportation policy, doctrine, public laws, rules and other regulatory documents for purpose of interpreting or establishing new DOD policy and procedures and to provide Command level and/or DoD advice related to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and 463L assets.
• Develops and presents briefings to senior USTRANSCOM leadership on ISO and 463L assets policy and procedures.
• Represents USTRANSCOM on transportation-related interagency boards, committees, and meetings to discuss, formulate and/or coordinate operations, programs, policy and procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at Agency and Supervisor discretion
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
• Position requires incumbent to obtain/maintain a secret security clearance

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Research and analyze transportation policy documents for the purpose of interpreting or developing procedures, incorporating transportation management and logistics operations to drive efficient effective use of Defense Transportation System (DTS) and its capabilities.
• Resolving broad, complex, or sensitive transportation operations and traffic management problems.
• Developing and presenting briefings on transportation systems, policies, and procedures to various federal, commercial or international audiences (e.g. staff components, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) activities, Unified Commands, the Services and other agencies).

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.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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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:

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).