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Job opening: TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (PASSENGER)

Salary: $44 117 - 57 354 per year
Published at: Apr 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The primary purpose of this position is to direct, provide and monitor all commercial passenger travel services for the naval weapons station. Provides military and civilian personnel information and advice regarding passenger travel entitlements, arranges for the travel of passengers, and issues accountable travel documents. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Enforces policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements pertaining to the transportation of military/civilian personnel and their dependents to world-wide locations. Makes complete travel arrangements for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and Temporary Duty (TDY) travelers, as well as coordinates movement of human remains. Reviews travel orders and determine entitlements for active-duty military, reserve component members, DoD civilians, and dependents for worldwide travel to include remote and isolated sites. Serves as military passport and VISA agent. Provides passport and VISA guidance to active-duty personnel in area of responsibility.

Requirements

  • Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
  • U.S. Citizenship is 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret 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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Transportation Clerk and Assistant Series 2102. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of an extensive body of transportation rules, procedures, or operations governing entitlements and documentation requirements for domestic or foreign travel to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard procedural assignments and resolve a wide range of problems pertaining to official government travel. 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. Knowledge of current passport and VISA systems sufficient to obtain current information and execute applications. 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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 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 an extensive body of transportation regulations, methods, and practice to perform a wide variety of travel assignments and resolve conflicts and problems. Knowledge of travel entitlements and documentation requirements for foreign and domestic relocation travel for DoD military/civilian personnel and their dependents in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation and Joint Federal Travel Regulation. Knowledge of a variety of types of passenger travel to arrange commercial, government owned, or contracted domestic and foreign travel. Knowledge of passenger service center protocols and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing sufficient to represent the organization in a professional manner. 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

  • Address JB Charleston 101 E Hill Blvd Bldg 503 JB Charleston, SC 29404 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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