TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the Senior Transportation Specialist and technical authority responsible for integrating and synchronizing global airlift operations for the Special Air Missions Directorate. Provides authoritative technical advice and strategic assistance to senior leadership. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Serves as the Senior Transportation Specialist and Technical Authority for the Special Air Missions Directorate (AFIA30M). Provide senior-level long-term planning and integrate operations across the Special Air Mission portfolio. Represents the Special Air Missions Directorate with a variety of installation, joint-service, and federal functional area organizations. Oversees the development, coordination, and execution of operational support airlift policy matters on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (AFIA3).

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: 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 pre-screened for PSD suitability. The applicant must maintain PSD approval to remain eligible to hold the position. 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. 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 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 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 a wide range of advanced aviation traffic management principles, joint-service directives, airfield operations, and mufti-service aircraft operational parameters. Knowledge of the DAF corporate process and strategic planning to serve as the lead technical integrator advocating for Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) requirements and long-term fleet recapitalization efforts. Knowledge Of Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and interagency travel policies to formulate precedent-setting guidance, author completely new operational frameworks where existing guidelines are non-existent (e.g., developing unprecedented executive airlift transport and mitigation protocols during emergency contingencies), and establish new operational standards adopted across all Air Force executive airlift units. Knowledge to architect, integrate, and execute highly complex, high-visibility global Special Air Missions for the President, Vice President, Cabinet Secretaries, Congress, and foreign dignitaries. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of the policy, authorizations, statutory requirements, and limitations imposed by US Public Laws, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of the Air Force Directives in order to provide single, definitive Air Force travel policy interpretations and formulate comprehensive strategic guidance. Knowledge of aviation traffic management principles, airfield operations, and extensive strategic flight planning expertise to determine mission priorities and consolidate complex executive airlift requests, typically gained through experience as a Rated Officer (pilot or navigator) with Special Air Mission experience or documented commensurate technical experience. Skill in a wide range of aviation traffic management policies, principles, safety standards, and operational practices to plan, integrate, and accomplish a variety Of highly complex, high-visibility program assignments and resolve systemic transportation issues where no direct precedent exists. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust global program operations and effectively integrate complex workflows. This includes balancing programmatic workloads, providing authoritative technical guidance, and developing long-term strategic plans for the directorate, while using expert knowledge of joint commands to assess the political, international, and institutional environments. Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and present highly complex technical material or controversial operational issues clearly, concisely, and with technical authority to senior military commanders, OSD officials, White House staff, and Congressional staffs to facilitate critical decision-making. Ability to interact, negotiate, communicate, and establish effective, professional working relationships with senior-level government officials, White House staff, contractors, and joint-service stakeholders to provide expert advisory support and resolve high-visibility and highly sensitive interagency conflicts. 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.