TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT with Security Clearance

Duties * General Fleet Management. Provides procedural and regulatory guidance to the organization on the general utilization and maintenance of vehicles and equipment in accomplishing its mission. * Unit Deployment Manager. Responsible for ensuring that the group/unit meets its mobility/deployment taskings. * Vehicle Training.Trains organization personnel and other personnel as directed to operate several types of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered vehicles typically having a gross vehicle weight up to 60,000 pounds. * Vehicle Maintenance.Ensures and performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires,cleaning and washing vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operations. * Force Posture Manager.Interprets, develops, and applies Joint, Air Force, Major Command (MAJCOM), or Air Force Component operational/exercise planning and execution policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Ability to operate electric and diesel-powered, automatic transm1ss1on forklifts up to 10,000 pounds. * Ability to operate vehicles up to 60,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. * Occasional travel by military or commercial air may be required. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. * This is a Physical demand effort, such as standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, and stretching. * Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. 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 Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Transportation Clerk and Assistant Series 2102. 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 includes knowledge of an extensive body of transportation rules, procedures or operations governing entitlements and documentation requirements for vehicle usage to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard procedural assignments and resolve a wide range of problems pertaining to the fleet management function. Knowledge of transportation requirements of the organization to evaluate day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and economical use of fleet services. Knowledge of transportation instructions and regulations that relate to the usage and maintenance of vehicles such as tractors, forklifts, stake trucks, pickups, tractor-trailer, and "fifth wheel" traders. Knowledge of transportation requirements for oversized, heavy haul, hazardous, and security risk items. Knowledge of Logistics readiness policies, procedures and regulations issued by the Department of Defense (DOD), United States Air Force (USAF), and Major Command (MAJCOM) to ensure that a variety of logistics plans and programs conform to the requirements, guidelines and overall effectiveness of the unit mission. 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: * Knowledge of the full range of transportation operations as related vehicle fleet operations and maintenance. * Knowledge of the instructions, regulations, directives, and local operating procedures concerning transportation vehicle fleet management. * Ability to analyze, correlate, and evaluate transportation data for input into automated data systems. * Skills in conducting interviews with customers, employees, law enforcement officers, contractors, and project engineers to obtain information about requirements, incidents or accidents involving equipment and vehicles. * Ability to be certified with Commercial Driver's License (CDL). * Ability to become certified to operate vehicles up to 60,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicles. Skill in operating one or more electric or diesel-powered forklifts up to 10,000 pounds. Ability to judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest and safest route. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and manuals for preventative maintenance related to motor vehicle, forklift, and power take-off equipment and preventative maintenance. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the requirements of regulations and contract terms, of safety provisions, to motor and report on compliance. Knowledge of Logistics readiness policies, procedures and regulations issued by the Department of Defense (DOD), United States Air Force (USAF), and Major Command (MAJCOM) to ensure that a variety of logistics plans and programs conform to the requirements, guidelines and overall effectiveness of the unit mission. Ability and dexterity to use keyboard to input information (Does not require qualified typist). Knowledge of Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) reporting requirements and Status of Resources and Training Systems (SORTS) reporting requirements. Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance. 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 . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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