Transportation Management Specialist (Secondary)

Summary

This position is part of the NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will serve as Transportation Management Specialist (Secondary) responsible for performing transportation program advisory and support functions related to the transport of nuclear materials transportation safe/secure transportation of stockpile weapons weapons components test devices.

Duties

As a Transportation Management Specialist you will:

• Represent OST in coordination meetings with integrated contractors design laboratories various NNSA divisions DoD and Defense Threat Reduction Agency management officials which includes addressing such areas as packaging and shipping container issues affecting multiple programs.
• Responsible for providing technically authoritative guidance and advice in implementing a major segment of a national transportation program within the OST for both individual operational missions and the interpretation and implementation of general transportation policy in direct support of the National Nuclear Security Administrations (NNSA) TSS.
• Plan coordinate and schedule resources and activities to ensure that effective utilization of all available assets (i.e. vehicles aircraft and personnel) are integrated into a single cohesive and effective operational plan. Develops and directs the implementation of delivery schedules. Develops an itinerary and trip manifests for the movement of nuclear material.
• Conduct analyses to determine critical issues define procedural requirements ensure maximum safety of hazardous cargo during transport ensure information security controls over the release of classified materials and establish load requirements special operating instructions nationwide transportation schedules material compatibility system configuration special handling instructions security issues and Federal Agent user guidance.
• Provide technically authoritative guidance and advice in implementing a major segment of a national transportation program within the OST for both individual operational missions and the interpretation and implementation of general transportation policy in direct support of the National Nuclear Security Administrations (NNSA) TSS.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Subject to Random Drug Testing
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Financial Disclosure is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary or two (2) year trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance conduct or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted you will be disqualified.

Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal Service i.e. NQ-02 NV-03 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the OST mission to effectively analyze and resolve critical transportation problems and provide agency and/or interagency advice through policy guidance on OST transportation activities.

This is a secondary position which must include experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier that demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Transportation Safeguards System (TSS).

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• All males born after December 311959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law visit the Selective Service web page Who Must Register. If you are not registered and dont have an approved exemption you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
• In accordance with Executive Order 14170 applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short free-response essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

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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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