TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Serves as a point of contact Evaluates and documents contractor performance determines emergency action maintains contact with contractors Assists in developing financial plans, analyzes mission requirements and provides input to the multi year future plans, policies, and procedures for operating the Vehicle Operations & Maintenance, LISD Bus Service and Base Bus Service contracts. Requirements Conditions 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 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; includes experience in comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methodology related to Vehicle Operations & Maintenance, and Base Bus Service requirements, and skill to plan, develop, and implement effective quality assurance surveillance plans. Broad knowledge of contracting policies, principles, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to review and analyze contractor results, determine appropriateness of other-than-normal charges, and document substandard performance to protect the interest of the Government. Broad knowledge of statistical analysis, sampling methods, and authoritative report preparation. Knowledge of Government budgetary and supply procedures are required to help facilitate long range planning and procurement. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, practices in applying analytical and evaluative method techniques in evaluating program operations. Developing comprehensive plans and supplements to applicable Air Force directives. Thorough knowledge of directives, methods, procedures, that pe1iain to program plans and operations to help develop guidance of program implementation, Knowledge, skill in applying analytical, evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by the contractor. Ability to Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the Quality Assurance Plan (QASP) for new contracts. Participates in providing necessary info1'mation/dates to soliciting contractors of the broad spectrum of duties in writing, 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: 1. Knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methodology, related to vehicle operations & maintenance, and base bus service, 2. Knowledge of quality assurance/concepts, principles, methodology, skill plan, develop, and implement quality assume surveillance plans to evaluate the contractor's compliance to contractual quality requirements. 3. Ability to collect data, interpret specialized documentation descriptions, conduct, record surveys and inspections. Analyze and evaluate findings to make decisions and recommendations. 4. Skill in analyzing and interpreting technical manuals, and technical data. Ability to plan, organize, and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines. 5. Skill in identifying and analyzing a variety overtechnical problem and developing sound solutions. Ability to monitor budgets and inventories required to support and maintain a program. Skill in effectively communicating 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 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 transcripts with 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.