CARGO SCHEDULER

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Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a load planner/inspector responsible for proper pre-planning, control, and selection of cargo for timely movement through the aerial port to a variety of Continental U.S. (CONUS) and other overseas (foreign/domestic) destinations in accordance with correct precedence, priority, date of receipt, critical selection (size, weight, cube, commodity, and special handling codes), weights and balance of various types/configurations of aircraft, loading, and enroute station restrictions, and to assure continuous maximum utilization of available airlift capability.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attends briefings at the start of work shift and obtains overall air freight shipment schedules for the next 24-hour period.
• Programs special cargo movement involving dangerous/hazardous materials.
• Monitors movement of "super" priority cargo (Green Sheet, 999, Project Code, Sensitive Cargo, Reefer, Life or Death, FSS, MICAP, etc.) into the Aerial Port for expeditious movement to final destination.
• On a continuing basis, maintains contacts with contracted activity managers, other installations, various elements of the aerial port assigned personnel and tenants to coordinate cargo shipment planning as appropriate.
• Performs various related support duties involving the load planning and inspection activity.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• The 735 AMSS operates on a 24 hour, 7 day work week basis; the assigned employee is subject to shift, weekend, and holiday work schedule.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• The assigned employee must be able to complete certain Air Force training courses such as: Transportation of Hazardous Materials Preparation Course; AMC ATTC Phase II Course; Load Planners Course; [Cont'd...]
• Intermediate Wartime Contingency Course; other equivalent or substitutable courses.
• Must have the physical ability to inspect and coordinate movement of cargo on train load stands/hi-lines and on K-Loaders.
• Position also requires lifting and carrying items weighing 7 - 20 kg. Ability to climb, using both arms and legs. Hearing aid permitted however, must meet H1 hearing profile IAW AFI. [Cont'd...]
• Ability to distinguish basic colors and perceive depth (depth perception). Mental and emotional stability.
• This is a Key Position. Duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency [Cont'd...]
• or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continue through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Technical and Medical Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Experience that involved scheduling the movement of cargo into or through one or more freight terminals in the appropriate amounts in order to balance the flow with the terminals' capacity to accommodate the freight and the carriers' capacity to transport the cargo; Overall knowledge of Department of Defense and Air Mobility Command transportation regulations, manuals and instructions; Knowledge of transport aircraft and related load characteristics Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility; Knowledge and skill in planning and executing overall safe air cargo loading Knowledge of and ability to perform Phase II load master functions; Knowledge of and ability to operate a computerized system utilizing such applications as Computer Aided Load Manifesting (CALM) or similar system.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 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:

Overall knowledge of Department of Defense and Air Mobility Command transportation regulations, manuals and instructions.

Knowledge of transport aircraft and related load characteristics.

Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility.

Knowledge and skill in planning and executing overall safe air cargo loading.

Knowledge of and ability to perform Phase II load master functions.

Knowledge of and ability to operate a computerized system utilizing such applications as Computer Aided Load Manifesting (CALM) or similar systems. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

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 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.

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 .

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