The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Installation Transportation Officer (ITO)/Accountable Officer (AO) for the Ground and Air Transportation functions for Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Contractor Operated Base Operating Service Account. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

As the Installation Transportation (ITO)/Accountable Officer (AO), serves as the single face to the base commander, group, commander, and unit commander for all ground and air transportation matters. Maintains, directs, and controls fund obligation authority within assigned area. Analyzes and approves causative research worksheet statements for all unresolved discrepancies in accounts. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Develops, provides guidance, and assures implementation of a training program in the Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) for all Reserve Transportation for their assigned Unit Type Code (UTC), and job proficiency training.

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
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary or permanent duty assignments.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• 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. (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• May require working overtime or compensatory time during peak workload periods.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a SECRET Security clearance as a condition of employment.

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-09, 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 service involving commodity analysis from the transportation standpoint. Knowledge of traffic program operations, to analyze operating conditions and to recommend improvements to determine efficiency and effectiveness of the operation. Knowledge of a wide range of traffic management principles, policies, practices, laws, regulations, techniques, and operations, to include those concerning economics of transportation, Department of Defense (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. Knowledge of statistical and analytical techniques for collecting, analyzing, and presenting traffic movement or other related logistics data, used to substantiate logistics proposals or formulate transportation policy. Knowledge and skill in applying transportation knowledge to identify, plan, and resolve transportation issues or problems. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree 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. Or LL.M., if related. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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 transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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. Knowledge of Air Force Transportation System, Functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods. 2. Knowledge of both the governing transportation procedures, instructions, manuals and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 4. Knowledge of the procedures and terminology applicable to budgeting and accounting and finance. 5. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to resolve complex transportation and base operating services problems. 6. Knowledge of data entry and processing transportation transactions in an automated system and skill in the use and operation of computers. Ability to read, interpret and apply applicable reference material. Such as transportation instructions, manual, catalogs, and contracts to accomplish tasks and resolve complex transportation problems. 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 Youngstown ARS 3976 King Graves Road Unit 04 Youngstown ARS, OH 44473 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]