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 technical advice and guidance to the Chief, Quality Assurance, and Senior leadership, assessing AOR's capability to perform key logistics processes overseeing thousands of carriers, non-temporary/in-transit storage, and Direct Procurement agents in support of all Department of Defense components and the US Coast Guard.

Duties

Manages the activities within a section of JPPSO, ensuring that its operations complies with legal and regulatory requirements and will meet customer needs. Transportation representative with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Interprets DoD instructions and counsels personnel with a variety of mission related backgrounds concerning entitlement for shipping household goods, unaccompanied baggage, professional items and items of extraordinary value, and for non-temporary and temporary storage of their personal property. Staffs/manages unit's actions in response to unusual occurrences, such as: natural disasters, strikes, labor disputes, work stoppages, civil disturbances, unlawful entries, vandalism, theft, seizure facility/equipment for failure to pay just debts, closure of facility due to a court order, failure/cessation of operations/bankruptcy, mold prevention/remediation, etc.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Knowledge of the Transportation Operational Personal Property Standard System (TOPS) and US Bank Power Track System is highly desirable
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
• This is a Term position NTE 24 months; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position (cont'd)
• (cont'd) using “Reinstatement” eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.

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 Administrative and Management Positions for Traffic Management Series, 2130. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of traffic management principles, policies, practices, laws, regulations, techniques, and operations, to include; DoD transportation systems, commercial carrier operations and tariffs; hazardous, classified, extraordinary, and sensitive materials; and related areas such as storage, preservation, packaging requirements as are involved air, motor, rail, and water movements. Practical knowledge of the transportation concepts, principles, and methodology applicable to the personal property shipping program in order to evaluate day-to-day operations to ensure quality of service is efficient/economical. Participates with contracting office and private industry to procure the best quality, rates and terms for shipping/storage contracts within the regional area of responsibility and resolve problems; inspects/evaluates contractor performance in shipping, storage, and facilities; authorizes the payment for services provided. Practical knowledge of a range of analytical processes to autonomously measure carrier service and identify negative trends. Active knowledge of regionalized traffic program operations, to independently analyze operating conditions and to recommend improvements to determine efficiency and effectiveness of the operation. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., with a major study in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: Knowledge of the full range of transportation operations as related to DoD personal property, privately owned vehicles, shipment/storage entitlements and procedures. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of government and multi-service/U.S. Coast Guard transportation regulations, policies, and guidelines, including Comptroller General Decisions and traffic management policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform personal property functions for a variety of processing actions. Ability to effectively organize and manage available resources in a complex office environment. 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 JBSA Lackland AFB 1720 Patrick Street JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]