TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Summary This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for Serve as a Branch Chief and perform as a senior transportation specialist applying military mobility experience to plan, organize and implement operating policies, revise directives, influence doctrine, and performs as the Command's Special Technical Operations (STO) expert. Duties Help As a TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST at the GS-2101-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: - Serves as the HQ USTRANSCOM lead and subject matter expert on all Special Technical Operations programs directly supporting worldwide logistics planning, organizing and managing activities of the Special Technical Operations Branch. Performs as the final authority expert to the Operations Director and USTRANSCOM Commander by providing technical, objective, STO expertise, security risk-based situation analyses, and recommendations to assure appropriate legal and protection requirements for SAPs in support of Rapid Global Mobility missions. Analyzes transportation and logistics details, examines Multimodal delivery methods based on risk assessment, delivery dates, Operational Security posturing and assesses and provides consequence management plan support and resolutions to complex and sensitive transportation problems. Manages the Command's governance and oversight authorities and roles in support of SAPs serving as the TRANSCOM Cognizant Authority and Command's SAP Functional Manager. - Collaborates Operational Planning requirements and validates OSW, Joint Staff and CCMD transportation requirements for all-domain lift allocation, loading, and offloading locations for logistics feasibility, transportability, security, submittal, and validation of movement. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at management discretion This position may require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays This position may be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or on call, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work may be required, which may include overtime and/or irregular hours May be required to take part in test alerts, relocations exercises and practice exercises. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information (TS/SCI) clearance. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) Key Position: The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency. Must be removed from the Ready Reserve. May not join Ready Reserves. Mission-Essential: This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-GS-14 if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Providing overall direction and vision to subordinates on a wide range of transportation, traffic management, logistics and supply-chain management, distribution, and administrative issues. Experience in management of government / military organizations and personnel, skilled in personnel leadership, management principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively supervise personnel and transportation require Planning and organizing complex work, collaborating, planning and meeting critical deadlines transportation requirements across the globe supporting Federal Agencies, OSW, DOD, Joint Staff and Combatant Command SAP, ACCM and/or SCI, requirements across the SAP security enterprise. Experience in management of government / military organizations and personnel, skilled in personnel leadership, management principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively supervise personnel and transportation requirements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit %2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: .25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).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.Help 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. Review our 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.

Created: 2026-03-04