Lead Transportation Assistant (Air Operations)

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will provide operational and technical data to Air Mobility Command (AMC) and subordinate unit command duty officers regarding aircraft mission and ground handling.
• You will use computerized data for obtaining basic information on a Domestic Military Plan for continental flights and International Flight Plans prior to the arrival of a military aircraft.
• You will manage the handling and storage of aircrew classified material and weapons.
• You will research discrepancies to resolve transportation issues.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Applying knowledge of transportation principles, policies, regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of cargo/freight;
• Completing activities performed in support of aircraft (manned or unmanned) and avionics to provide operational ground and terminal support, port operations support, aircraft load information support, flight planning support, or fuel and service order support required by aircraft to support ground operations and meet mission requirements;
• Analyzing problems, identifying solutions, and making timely and effective recommendations to solve transportation/air terminal operation issues;
• Collaborating, coordinating, and communicating with various supervisors, Command agencies, Command officers, and other crew members in person, in writing, and over radio systems.

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Several vacancies may be filled.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee.
• This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585.
• Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions.
• This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority.
• PPP Statement: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ).
• Military Spouse Preference: Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL).
• ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.