TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (AIR OPS)

Duties

• You will monitor, verify, and coordinate information that ensures the timely loading/off-loading of cargo, mail, and passengers.
• You will serve as an Information Controller and/or Ramp Coordinator within the Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC), a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week, 365 days per year operation.
• You will receive and disseminate information from inside and outside the unit.
• You will deliver and receive cargo and passenger manifest data from aircraft and brief aircrews regarding characteristics of cargo and number of passengers.
• You will serve as the eyes and ears of the Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) on the aircraft and aircraft parking ramp.
• You will monitor all ground handling operations and inform the Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) and work centers regarding the status of operations.
• You will create aircraft ground handling records for every aircraft arrival and departure.
• You will enter, compile, and maintain cargo and passenger movement data in electronic databases.
• You will anticipate, confirm, and arrange all ground handling services to include parking, towing, pushback, power, fuel, etc.
• You will create shift logs to record information concerning operational problem areas such as aircraft delays, safety issues, cargo loading/off-loading problems, and passenger/aircrew complaints.
• You will provide professional customer service using all available modes of communication and will ensure a continuous flow of information and technical data.
• You will contact representatives from other base functions, departments, agencies, and government contractors to coordinate airlift support requirements.
• You will coordinate airfield traffic activities.
• You will brief aircrews regarding cargo load characteristics, special category cargo, and other information.
• You will complete airfield flightline and vehicle operations training and remain current on all airfield flightline procedures.
• You will perform other duties at the direction and discretion of management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• May be required to receive FDA approved vaccinations as an occupational health precaution due to potential exposure to bio-medical hazards.
• Must be able to meet and pass established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Coordinating operational activities for passenger and cargo loading/offloading at an aircraft terminal or airport; 2) Creating aircraft ground handling, cargo, and passenger records in electronic databases for aircraft arrivals/departures; 3) Communicating with border clearance agencies, support agencies, commercial airlines, air terminal personnel, flight managers, aircrews, etc.; 4) Verifying aircraft configurations, fuel loads, and cargo manifests; 5) Operating motorized vehicles on active airfields/flightlines.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

1 full year of graduate level education
OR
Superior academic achievement

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

The position often requires irregular hours.

This position requires rotating shift work.

This position requires evening and weekend work.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

You will be required to utilize sound judgment and mental stability to perform the duties efficiently. You will be under the pressure of heavy workloads, multiple operations, late and frequently changing requirements, incomplete information, etc.