Transportation Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; March Field (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks an experienced transportation specialist to serve as the Accountable Officer for the Base Transportation Function, including vehicle management and traffic operations. The role requires knowledge of DoD transportation systems and budgeting, with evaluation of day-to-day operations to ensure efficient use of carrier services.

Applicants should meet OPM KSAs and may possess a master’s degree or equivalent education or a combination of education and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher or equivalent graduate education or combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of DoD/Air Force transportation systems and program requirements.
• Ability to analyze transportation requirements and budget/finance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Accountable Officer for Base Transportation Function (Motor Vehicle Management, Vehicle Maintenance, Operations, Traffic).
• Evaluate transportation plans and ensure efficient and economical use of carrier services.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Budgeting/Accounting

Data entry

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Automated systems

Microcomputers

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Accountable Officer (AO) for the Base Transportation Function; Motor Vehicle Management, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Operations; Traffic Management; for a contractor-operated Base Operating Services Account.

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, Administrative and Management Positions, Transportation Specialist, Series 2101. 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 knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled. Practical knowledge of industry practices and procedures and the established regulations, requirements, and techniques related to vehicle management, vehicle/fleet maintenance, and traffic management. This knowledge is used to perform independent work involving a well-defined project that requires the application of standardized vehicle management and traffic management methods and procedures. The work requires skill in analyzing and interpreting technical transportation requirements and guidelines to perform a variety of assignments for which there are general precedents. Knowledge of transportation regulations to analyze and resolve problems of a procedural or factual nature, e.g., determining mode and carrier according to priority assigned shipments or consolidating shipments to achieveeconomies in the packing and movement of material and the movement of passengers. Knowledge of transportation requirements of the organization is used, for example, to evaluate day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and economical use of carrier services; resolve problems associated with the movement of passengers and their household goods; and/or, develop transportation plans for individual items including any special handling; packaging, or other unique requirements. Knowledge of functional environmental protocols for transportation. Knowledge of any terminology and procedures of budgeting and/or accounting and finance required for budgetary duties. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B or J.D, if related, major study -- 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 transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts 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 Department of Defense/Air Force Transportation Systems, functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods. Knowledge of governing transportation procedures, instructions, and manuals. Knowledge of general contracting terms. Knowledge of governing environmental regulations, procedures, manuals, and instructions. Knowledge of the procedures and terminology applicable to budgeting and accounting and finance. Knowledge of data entry and processing transportation transactions in an automated system and skill in the use and operation of microcomputers. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to resolve complex transportation and base operating services problems. Ability to read, interpret and apply applicable reference material, such as transportation instructions, manuals, catalogs, and contracts to accomplish tasks and resolve complex transportation problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibil