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 provide the command point-of-contact for the Postal Transportation Program. Strategically plans, develops, maintains, and manages mail transportation networks; and maintains and provides oversight for all command postal transportation requirements.

Duties

Leads the development and integration of mail transportation networks and architectures for the entire USCENTCOM AOR serving 155 operational activities in 20 countries. Serves as the DoD Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for a multi-million USPS air transportation contracts serving the USCENTCOM AOR. Conducts annual, in-depth operational assessments of all permanent and contingency Mail Control Activities (MCA), Fleet Mail Centers (FMC), Joint Military Mail Terminals (JMMT) and related transportation hubs within the USCENTCOM AOR. Convenes and coordinates with representatives of the USPS Eastern Region, Military Postal Service Agency, Joint Military Postal Activity-Atlantic, United States Transportation Command, Air Mobility Command, and corporate level commercial air carriers on postal transportation policies and operational matters. Oversees the in-depth analysis and interpretation of DoD, Department of Transportation (DoT), MPSA, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. and foreign customs directives and policies that affect mail transportation networks. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

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
• Incumbent may be required to perform periodic TDY (CONUS and OCONUS) in commercial and military aircraft.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance.
• continued.. with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 investigation. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Shift-work and weekend stand-by duty may be required. Incumbent must be available for work within one-hour recall in emergency situations and must be available to travel in CONUS within 24 hours and OCONUS within 72 hours of notice.
• 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.
• This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority.
• The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises.
• This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• 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.
• No PCS cost authorized

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0301 Series. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in advanced management and organizational principles, practices and a comprehensive knowledge of postal directives, regulations, and traffic management directives, guidelines, and processes; applies extensive knowledge of each Service's structure and planning processes to provide integrated support and centralized management to postal services and operations as it relates to mail transportation activities such as aerial mail terminals, mail control activities, fleet mail centers, and their processes in an overseas theater environment; comprehensive knowledge and understanding of practices within the U.S. and foreign flag commercial airline industry, organic military airlift, military commercial tender airlift programs, surface carriage requirements and contracting principles and practices. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: In-depth knowledge of a wide range of DoD Service Components doctrine , policy directives, strategies, procedures, other federal agency rules, foreign host country customs and laws applicable to managing the DoD enterprise-wide postal transportation networks and activities. Comprehensive knowledge of USPS, DoD and MPS organization, transportation and postal regulations, directives, management principles and operational procedures that effect worldwide transportation of mail. Extensive knowledge and experience in coordinating and negotiating with military and civilian departments, air and surface carriers, foreign government officials and regulatory bodies on carriage rates, transit privileges and charges, special services, classification of commodities, and providing advisory service involving commodity analysis as it relates to mail transportation. Ability to speak and write effectively on highly complex technical and sensitive issues; including preparing reports, metrics, analysis, and conducting briefings for General Officer and SES-level executive leadership. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work schedule to meet organizational requirements, resources, and timelines. Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions of a small staff and multiple stakeholders. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address CENTCOM 7115 South Boundary Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]