SUPERVISORY TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to AF/A3MO.

Conditions of Employment cont.

Prior to reporting for duty, the incumbent must be approved for Presidential Support Duty (PSD) in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5210.55 (PSD Category II).

Prior to selection, the applicant must be prescreened for PSD suitability. The applicant must maintain PSD approval to remain eligible to hold the position.

Incumbent will participate in drug testing commensurate with DOD provisions and requirements for maintaining the security clearance and special access and may be subject to national security or lifestyle polygraph examination, or other security surveillance methods.

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, Transportation Operations Series 2150 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes experience in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal.

This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations.

Knowledge of the policies, authorizations, and limitations imposed by US Public Laws, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force Directives to provide single Air Force travel policy interpretations.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Comprehensive Knowledge of policies and practices to negotiate transportation service through with United States Transportation Commands (USTRANSCOM) joint scheduling agency, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), United States Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT) scheduling agency and the Navy Air Logistics Office (NALO) to meet not only user requirements but also user expectations.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 policies, authorizations, and limitations imposed by US Public Laws, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force Directives to provide single Air Force travel policy interpretations.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Previously Rated Officer (pilot or navigator), Enlisted Aircrew (Loadmaster, Flight Engineer or Boom Operator), or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Aircraft Dispatcher with CAMPS (Avisource) Flight Management System, GDSS II, Single Mobility System (SMS), OSD validation and Special Air Mission experience to provide intimate knowledge of aviation traffic management principles and extensive strategic flight planning expertise to determine mission priorities and consolidate operational airlift requests when practical.

Comprehensive Knowledge of policies and practices to negotiate transportation service through with United States Transportation Commands (USTRANSCOM) joint scheduling agency, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), United States Army Priority Air Transport (USAPAT) scheduling agency and the Navy Air Logistics Office (NALO) to meet not only user requirements but also user expectations.

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. Major Duties:

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Operational Support Airlift Division (AF/A3MO), ensuring AF/A3MO complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the Special Air Missions Directorate (AF/A3M) with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Research, compiles data and ensures SSCA and/or OSA MilAir requests follow DoD directives, AF instructions and policies.