TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an information controller/capability forecaster within the Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC), a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week operation. Receives and disseminates information from inside and outside the squadron necessary to ensure mission accomplishment concerning the movement of cargo and passengers through the Defense Transportation System.

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Duties

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• Functions as an inbound/outbound information controller coordinating operational activities with subordinate work centers for operational continuity.
• Monitors published sequence of events and maintains surveillance over aerial port activities to ensure efficient, safe and timely execution to meet airlift schedules.
• Communicates and coordinate with outside agencies for operational effectiveness.
• Coordinates traffic activities.
• Coordinates all airlift movement activities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• Required to work uncommon and changing tours of duty to provide 24 hour, 7 day per week coverage.
• Considerable tact, sound judgment and mental stability are requisites to performing duties efficiently, under pressure of heavy workloads, multiple operations, late changing requirements, etc. [cont...]
• Decisions must be made without hesitation or benefit of complete information. Must draw heavily on experience factors of the aerial port complex.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of aircraft weight and balance, aircraft loading techniques, commercial carrier contractual agreements, and other technical information and data relative to receiving, processing, [cont...]
• loading and ground servicing of cargo, passengers, and mail on DoD owned/contracted aircraft of various types and configurations.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: knowledge of a body of standardized air transportation regulations, procedures, and operations related to one or more transportation support function to coordinate air terminal operational objectives; Knowledge of air cargo/passenger terminal processes and movement priorities; Knowledge of established air transportation rules, policy, precedence, principles and procedures for the control of aerial port's cargo and passenger movement processes; basic knowledge, background and technical expertise in air and commercial transportation; Knowledge of cargo, passenger and mail eligibility requirements, priority procedures, handling of dangerous and prohibited cargo, revenue traffic and classification for commercial shipments; Knowledge and skill to coordinate air terminal requirements; Knowledge of one or more automated transportation operating systems associate with cargo and passenger movements, understands error reports and takes corrective actions and generates a variety of recurring reports; knowledge of the payload capability and loading characteristics of various types of military and civilian cargo/passenger carrying aircraft. Ability to deal effectively with middle management personnel including shift supervisors, operating officials and customers of airlift resources.

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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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 standard principles of air transportation and the operation of an air terminal with typical mechanized materials handling equipment.
2. Knowledge of air cargo/passenger terminal processes and movement priorities.
3. Skill and ability to communicate effectively with a widely diverse group of individuals within and outside the organization.
4. Ability to comprehend aircraft configurations and apply regulations pertaining to air transportation.
5. Ability to coordinate routine issues with other base agencies, civilian contractor/vendor personnel and other federal agencies.
6. Ability to operate standard computer systems used in the air transportation industry to monitor mission data, schedules of events and cargo/passenger tracking.

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.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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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.

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