This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Oak Ridge Office, Department of Energy. As a Transportation Specialist, you will plan, manage, and evaluate integrated, sophisticated, safe, and compliant transportation operations. Recommends policies and criteria to develop and maintain a transportation network activity database, documentation, and analytical capability using Department Of Energy automated transportation logistics systems and other tools.

Duties

As a Transportation Specialist, you will: Perform independent analysis of Department of Energy transportation practices to assess efficiency and establish a baseline for Departmental costs and transportation performance versus other Federal agencies and commercial industry. Recommend policies and criteria to develop and maintain a transportation network activity database, documentation, and analytical capability using DOE automated transportation logistics systems and other tools. Represent Environmental Management on appropriate regulatory and standards committees and working groups. Perform business process mapping of Departmental transportation programs and processes to identify process improvements and initiate solutions. Organize and lead high-level meetings and negotiations on matters relating to safe and compliant transportation of Environmental Management nuclear materials

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
• May be required to successfully complete a 1-year probationary period.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• This position has been designated as critical-sensitive and requires a security clearance at the Tier 5 level. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following Conducting physical reviews on radiation shipment, hazardous material, transportation, securement technical drawings, safety and health documents to ensure safe shipments practices in accordance with 49 CFR. Conducting radiological calculation process for determining packaging and controls for radioactive shipments to include identify hazardous material, classifying material, communication/labeling, and controls for shipping in accordance with 49 CFR. Providing oversight of commercial motor vehicle operations in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Providing oversight of all hazardous and radioactive material packaging and shipping operations. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Environmental Management - Oak Ridge Office P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Kela Edwards
• Phone: 240-204-1326
• Email: [email protected]