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 logistics management specialist providing operational analysis and decision making in support of planning, development and execution of logistics policies and programs supporting transportation and supply chain distribution operations.

Duties

Studies logistics and air transportation operations. Identifies problems, studies, analyzes and makes recommendations concerning the efficiency and productivity of operations in different components of an organization. Provides HQ AMC and HQ USAF policy guidance and consultation to the AMC units for a specific program area. Independently works on specified portions of large-scale projects and projects that require the application of standardized logistics management methods and procedures that are performed by other higher graded specialists or management officials. Furnishes guidance on logistics requirements to Division management, Directorate leadership, AMC units, USTRANSCOM, and DOD agencies. Prepares project papers and staff reports concerning logistics and aerial port issues.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties
• May be required to periodically perform duties away from the office under Temporary Duty Orders (TDY); less than 25% of the time
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance

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 as Administrative and Management Positions, for GS 346 Logistics Management Series SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in developing higher echelon level air transportation policy and procedures for aerial port and other air terminals assigned to the organization; Knowledge in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or or LL.M., if related. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of official 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-9 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: 1. Knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and practices of Aerial Port Operations to include passenger and cargo operations, operational understanding of the Global Air Transportation and Execution System (GATES), Aerial Delivery, and Air Terminal Operations. 2. Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform entry-level assignments in developing, writing, and interpreting logistics management and air transportation policy at the MAJCOM level. 3. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing at the organizational, MAJCOM, and HQ USAF levels. 4. Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance 5. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Working knowledge of various cargo and passenger manifesting computer systems that pertain to logistics management and air transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work. 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 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.

Contacts

• Address Scott AFB 375 FSS Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]