SUPERVISORY TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Operational Support Airlift Division (AF/A3MO), ensuring AF/A3MO complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the Special Air Missions Directorate (AF/A3M) with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Research, compiles data and ensures SSCA and/or OSA MilAir requests follow DoD directives, AF instructions and policies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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.
• This is a National Security Position. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance with SCI eligibility as a condition of employment.
• Incumbent must keep a valid US Driver's License. Must be able to travel and perform other passport and visa related duties outside the local area as assigned. Travel (including local travel) not to exceed 10% may be required.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the 2150 Series, Transportation Operations Series
• This is a Supervisory position. A one-year supervisor probation period may be required.
• Must be able and willing to accept a term position/appointment. NTE 07/31/2029

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment cont.

• 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 prescreened for PSD suitability. The applicant must maintain PSD approval to remain eligible to hold the position.
• Incumbent will participate in drug testing commensurate with DOD provisions and requirements for maintaining the security clearance and special access and may be subject to national security or lifestyle polygraph examination, or other security surveillance methods.

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, 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 experience in 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 the policies, authorizations, and limitations imposed by US Public Laws, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force Directives to provide single Air Force travel policy interpretations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Comprehensive Knowledge of policies and practices to negotiate transportation service through with United States Transportation Commands (USTRANSCOM) joint scheduling agency, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), United States Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT) scheduling agency and the Navy Air Logistics Office (NALO) to meet not only user requirements but also user expectations.

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:

• Knowledge of the policies, authorizations, and limitations imposed by US Public Laws, Secretary of Defense and
  Secretary of the Air Force Directives to provide single Air Force travel policy interpretations.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Previously Rated Officer (pilot or navigator), Enlisted Aircrew (Loadmaster, Flight Engineer or Boom Operator), or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Aircraft Dispatcher with CAMPS (Avisource) Flight Management System, GDSS II, Single Mobility System (SMS), OSD validation and Special Air Mission experience to provide intimate knowledge of aviation traffic management principles and extensive strategic flight planning expertise to determine mission priorities and consolidate operational airlift requests when practical.
• Comprehensive Knowledge of policies and practices to negotiate transportation service through with United States Transportation Commands (USTRANSCOM) joint scheduling agency, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), United States Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT) scheduling agency and the Navy Air Logistics Office (NALO) to meet not only user requirements but also user expectations.

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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.

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