The primary purpose of this position is to provide an Air Force Traffic Manager for the AF Personnel Movement and Passenger Policy Program.

Duties

Plans and directs all cargo movement traffic management functions, passenger travel, personal property shipment and storage activities for the installation and DoD assigned area of operation for AF personnel and sponsored passengers. Transportation/Travel Policy Expert-serves as Operational Logistics Specialist (Expert Level) in headquarters policy organization and has significant logistics support role. Represents Air Force passenger and personnel strategic movement to Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), U.S. Transportation Command, "Distribution Process Owner" (USTRANSCOM). Air Force point of contact/subject matter expert (AF POC/SME) AF POC/SME for Passenger Travel/Personnel Movement - Reviews and recommends, after survey of existing workload, personnel and physical facilities, approval or disapproval of all request involving transportation manpower authorizations in support of the above programs and other traffic management areas. Serves as lead reviewer and technical advisor to the Air Force Board of Corrections of Military Records (AFBCMR), and the Department of Defense DOD Civilian Board of Contract Appeals for the Defense of Higher Appeals on matters pertaining to personnel movement and travel.

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 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.
• Work may occasionally require duty in warehouse or receiving areas.
• Work may require travel to commercial carriers in the local vicinity of the installation for the purpose of contract negotiation.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• The employee must be appointed as Transportation Officer or Traffic Management Officer by the Installation Commander as required by the Defense Transportation Regulation 4500.9R.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).

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, Traffic Management Series, 2130. 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 managing or participating in managing a transportation or traffic program involving (1) operating a transport or traffic system to move passengers or commodities of an organization when there is accountability for operating costs, (2) operating a transportation system to provide common carrier types of services to shippers, and (3) procuring common or other carriers and other transportation services to move an organization's personnel, freight, and/or other commodities. Conducting or participating in conducting surveys and studies of the traffic management function, operating methods, procedures, and performance. Making presentations on traffic matters before Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies. Performing loss and damage prevention work when this included responsibilities such as policy and procedures formulation and studies of traffic operations and services. Negotiating with carriers and/or regulatory bodies on questions of rates, transit privileges and charges, special services and charges thereof, and classification of commodities. Providing advisory services involving commodity analysis from the transportation standpoint. Expert knowledge of a wide range of traffic management principles, policies, practices, laws, regulations, techniques, and operations, including those concerning economics of transportation; DoD transportation systems, commercial carrier operations and tariffs; hazardous, classified, extraordinary, and sensitive materials; and related areas such as storage, preservation, packaging, and US and foreign customs import/export requirements as these involve air, motor, rail, and water movements. Expert knowledge of air terminal operations for passenger and cargo transportation including handling of such items as general supplies, pets, household goods, unaccompanied baggage, mobile homes, privately owned firearms/vehicles, human remains, perishables, outsized, and overweight items. Broad knowledge of a range of contracting procedures including development of statements of work, source selection plans, and proposal analysis reports for the procurement of passenger travel, cargo movement, and personal property movement/storage services. 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: 1. Expert knowledge of a wide range of traffic management principles, policies, practices, laws, regulations, techniques, and operations to include those concerning economics of transportation; commercial carrier operations and tariffs; hazardous, classified, extraordinary, and sensitive materials; and related areas such as storage, preservation, packaging, and US and foreign customs import/export requirements as these involve air, motor, rail, and water movements. 2. Expert knowledge of air terminal operations for passenger and cargo transportation including handling of such items as general supplies, pets, household goods, unaccompanied baggage, mobile homes, privately owned firearms/vehicles, human remains, perishables, outsized, and overweight items. 3. Knowledge of cargo and passenger deployment management functions and processes. 4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. Knowledge of a range of contracting procedures including development of statements of work, source selection plans, and proposal analysis report is for the procurement of passenger travel, cargo movement, and personal property movement/storage services. 6. Skill in using interrelated computer systems; planning, organizing, and managing a substantial function; mentoring, motivating, and appraising staff through subordinate supervisors; and analyzing complex information to evaluate options and make appropriate decisions. 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 HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]