Supervisory Transportation Specialist-Direct Hire Authority
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Hanscom Air Force Base, MA - USA
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Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Logistics Readiness Squadron Distribution Section.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates sets and adjusts short/long term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
- Plans organizes and oversees the activities of the Distribution Section. Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and Distribution Section objectives.
- Represents the Distribution Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes develops and maintains effective working relationships with unit supervisors logistic manages and outside agency logistic representatives.
- Plans and directs cargo movement and personnel ground movement traffic management functions for the installation.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet may require an appropriate security clearance
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- 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.
- 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.
- This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Acts (5 CFR 551.206)
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Transportation Specialist Series 2101 Administrative and Management Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: 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.
OR
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that provided a general knowledge and under-standing of traffic or transportation programs or operations.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree
OR
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: For positions for which individual occupational requirements do not specify otherwise general experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4 that demonstrates the ability to:
- Analyze problems to identify significant factors gather pertinent data and recognize solutions;
- Plan and organize work; and
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
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 vehicle operations and cargo movement regulations guidelines principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety security personnel management and EEO regulations practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of developing implementing and adhering to and operating budget.
- Ability to plan organize and direct the functions and mentor motivate and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
- Ability to analyze plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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.
This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 23-JAN-2027 applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith 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.
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.
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 most recent SF-50 noting position grade 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.
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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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
