AIR TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Duties

Plans airlift requirements. Responsible for planning 89 Airlift Wing Special Airlift Missions (SAM), aeromedical, contingency, exercise, and channel airlift for DOD based on aerial port backlog and user needs. Maintains timely communication on traffic requirements between Belgian Foreign Military Sales, Headquarters Air Mobility Command (HQ AMC), Office of Military Commissions (OMC), Presidential Airlift Group (PAG), Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC), United States Secret Service (USSS), United States Southern Command USSOUTHCOM), United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), White House Communications Agency (WHCA), and other relevant entities.

Forecasts movement of various types of cargo and passengers. Reviews and evaluates taskings and Air Movement Table. Ensures all changes, additions, or corrections are properly coordinated, prioritized, and disseminated. Reviews port levels of on-hand cargo, actual airlift capability by aircraft type and destination, and unusual cargo lift requirements due to outsized weight or cube of cargo, movement of explosives, perishables, biologicals, and other special handling cargo.

Coordinates all airlift movement activities and plans airlift mission requirements for cargo and passenger movement, including special assignment airlift, special operations, contingency, aeromedical, and training missions.

Obtains port and country clearance for explosives, hazardous cargo, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) shipments. Scrutinizes and validates air eligibility of all shippers' declarations and transportation paperwork.

Maintains, transfers, and files transportation documents, reporting data to aerial port sections and port management.

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.
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station.
• Position is subject to shift rotation and uncommon tour of duty and exposure to prevailing or inclement weather conditions
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Ability to climb, using both arms and legs
• Must meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Required to work uncommon and changing tours of duty to provide 24-hour, 7-day per week coverage
• Considerable tact, sound judgment, and mental stability are requisites to performing duties efficiently under pressure

Qualifications

Conditions of employment continued:

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• The duties of this position meet category 4 designation requirements and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without impairing parent agency or office function.

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, Administrative and Management Positions, 2150.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; This 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. Comprehensive knowledge of policies and principles of transportation rules, procedures, and operations is required to perform a wide variety of complex assignments and/or identify, analyze, and resolve transportation issues. Broad knowledge of operations and policies of the organization's program activities, like contract administration and coordinate transportation plans and programs. The use of thorough knowledge of agency policies and procedures to plan transportation services or interpret transportation guidelines. Understanding carrier practices and operations of air cargo/passenger terminal processes and movement priorities, as well as established air transportation rules, policy, precedence, principles, and procedures. Participates with system and program management in the development of transportation support requirements and provides policy guidance to ensure that the transportation capability established for each system is effective. NOTE: Your resume must show experience.

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EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, and an area of major study is in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 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:
1. Knowledge of procedures and compatibility requirements for handling hazardous and explosive cargo.
2. Knowledge of air cargo and passenger terminal processes, including prioritization of movements. This expertise is vital for efficient resource allocation and capability forecasting.
3. Knowledge of various aircraft configurations and apply relevant air transportation regulations effectively.
4. Skills in coordinating routine issues with other base agencies, civilian contractors, and federal entities.
5. Skills in using various computer systems, including the Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS), GATES, and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of individuals, both within the organization and externally

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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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.

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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