Transportation Planner

Duties

• Develop concepts, plans, and policies for strategic deployment of forces and handling of DoD-interest cargo.
• Provide liaison assistance to commands for strategic deployment and reception, staging and onward (RSO) planning.
• Develop and maintain current information and data for trends and events which influence transportation procedures and planning.
• Analyze contingency port workload requirements for all ports and determine military augmentation units.
• Evaluate the input of planning documents, to include the Global Command and Control System (GSCC) and the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
• Participate in developing policy and procedural changes associated with new transportation trends of shipment.
• Review and analyze operational/operations plan (OPLAN) for changes and requirements that impact the brigade's transportation mission.
• Complete capability studies to ensure realistic contingency plans are developed and integrated into wartime planning for the brigade.
• Plan requirements for development of emergency and contingency plans of U.S. forces.
• Advise Brigade Commander and staff of potential transportation problem areas, capabilities and provide solutions to problems.
• Assist agencies in collecting transportation information to provide to the brigade and other US government agencies.
• Participate in planning conferences/workshops on issues concerning transportation planning and support, exercises, and operations and movements.
• Provide presentations for simulation models and new automation systems to theater agencies and the brigade.
• Determine the most effective strategic flow to deploy critical forces and achieve initial timelines for US forces.
• Prepare for critical modes to support the transportation strategic flow and ensure combat capability of US forces.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work to be accomplished, sets priorities, and establishes schedules for work completion.
• Assign work based on priorities, requirements, and capabilities of employees. Develops performance standards; evaluates performance and prepares performance ratings; and recognizes high quality performance through awards systems.
• Evaluate development and training needs and recommends appropriate training and development to broaden employees' skills.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• The incumbent of this position may deploy at such times as directed to participate as member of ARTRANS Deployment Support Team (DST) in or around their AOR.
• This position may require participation in military exercises (CPX and FTX).
• Must obtain and maintain the following requirements Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months Resident qualification requirements within 12 months 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Directing and overseeing end-to-end contingency planning for the strategic deployment, redeployment, and Reception, Staging, and Onward Movement (RSO/RSOI) of military forces and diverse cargo types, including general cargo, foreign military sales, and Class V ammunition/hazardous materials.; 2) Coordinating seaport and ocean terminal operations by applying transportation planning concepts, policies, and procedures governing Military Ocean Terminals (MOTs) and commercial seaports, analyzing workload requirements, and assessing port infrastructure to support heavy force integration.; 3) Evaluating, and analyzing Area of Responsibility (AOR) Operation Plans (OPLANs) using advanced military planning systems, integrating Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) and utilizing the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES).; and 4) Supervising or leading a team by assigning work aligned to mission priorities, evaluating performance, managing employee development, establishing effective internal controls, and resolving personnel issues to maintain a productive and compliant workforce. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Deployment Planning
• Information Management
• Transportation

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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 for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.