TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: to function as a transportation specialist providing strategic and operational analysis and decision making in support of planning, development and execution of transportation/logistics policies and programs supporting air transportation passenger, cargo, and mail.

Major duties

Performs research, conducts studies and analysis dealing with transportation transaction generation, movement, aircraft utilization and pipeline performance, while exercising a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of AMC airlift operations. Analyses, evaluates, interprets, and aligns airlift channel cargo and passenger data for TWCF airlift billing system. Provides expertise, assistance, and creates guidance on airlift transportation related information. Analyses Disputes, Challenges, Suspense Billing Research. Manages Customer Service interactions with TWCF airlift billing system.

Qualifications

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, Transportation Specialist, Series 2101. 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 knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled. Knowledge of DoD and AMC policies and procedures to plan and develop air transportation and supply chain operations to satisfy requirements and interpret DoD operations policies, procedures, and guidelines. Practical knowledge of systems designs along with familiarity of requirements and operational understanding of air transportation and supply chain distribution during all stages of operation/execution. Knowledge of major issues, program goals, work operations, and managerial channels of organizations involved in logistics plans. Knowledge of analytical techniques and evaluation criteria used in measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of air transportation policies and programs to improve operations, support plans, and in developing and modifying work methods Knowledge of support requirements to provide coverage of funding, supply, training, and a variety of other technical support activities. In depth knowledge of air transportation and supply chain distribution practices and operations to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments. OR 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., related degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. 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-11 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 and skill to carry out a full range of transportation- related analytical responsibilities and duties to conduct studies and analysis dealing with transportation generation, movement, aircraft utilization and pipeline performance. Broad knowledge of the Air Transportation mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the transportation/logistics management process. Working knowledge of various computer systems that pertain to transportation/logistics management and air transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work. Knowledge and skill to independently apply a full range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to plan, coordinate, and evaluate transportation/logistics program requirements, procedures, and activities. Broad knowledge of transportation/logistics program operations, management indicators, financial involvement, and related automated activities to provide technical analytical support and advisory services. Ability to plan and organize work and prepare, coordinate, staff, and implement policies, procedures, programs, and directives. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates issues and maintains good working relationships. 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 transcripts with 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 here 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.