The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative support to inspect and prepare cargo for air shipment as well as required documentation, labeling, and packaging; and provide technical and administrative support for movement of passengers on aircraft; properly load cargo and personnel on aircraft all in support of the Air Transportation The position requires the use of forklift and light to medium vehicles for the purpose of cargo/passenger movement.

Duties

Inspect and Prepare Cargo for Air Movement. Performs Air Transportation tasks following plans, regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures when determining air worthiness of cargo. Prepare Personnel for Air Movement. Performs Air Transportation tasks following plans, regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures when preparing personnel for air movement, including manifesting. Participate in Contingency Planning Activities. Follows deployment procedures and objectives for all Air missions. Train Customers on Processes, Procedures, and Systems Related to Air Movement. Serves as a trainer/planner for Air Cargo & Passenger movement training.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position is designated as Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The incumbent is to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, submit to urinalysis testing
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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
• An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical before entrance on duty, unless otherwise exempt
• Incumbent must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth
• Incumbent must be qualified in the use of required weapons. Incumbent will be directed to complete the DD Form 2760 annually or whenever a change in response on the form
• Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience which may have been gained performing assignments consisting of a variety of cargo and passenger management tasks, planning and directing the movement of personnel and property, and being responsible for advising officials on all aspects of the transportation operation and requirements. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of one full year of graduate education in a field related to the position being filled. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. 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 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. To view additional qualification information, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-clerk-and-assistant-series-2102/ 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 an extensive body of transportation regulations that relate to the movement of a wide range of specialized shipments and personnel. 2. Knowledge of extensive and diverse regulations governing a wide variety of types of passenger travel to make arrangements, provide advice, or perform other work that requires authoritative procedural knowledge of various different travel policies or laws. 3. Knowledge of automated transportation systems associated with the various transportation functions for tracking the movement of government property and personnel, checklists, schedule, metrics and procedures for clerical operations. 4. Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and traffic rules and regulations for operating vehicles. Must be familiar with the operator manual for assigned vehicles. Must recognize developing maintenance problems when conducting operator inspections; awareness of the height, weight, width, and length of the vehicles in order to judge overhead and side clearance, the turning radius, braking distance, and safe distance to be maintained from other vehicles. 5. Knowledge of weapons/ammunitions for the purpose of performing armed escort duties and ensuring proper packaging/crating of munitions to be loaded on/off aircraft. 6. Skill in defensive driving techniques and in maneuvering vehicles in congested areas and when backing vehicles to ramps, docks, aircraft or similar locations. 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 United States Space Force 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]