Logistics Management Specialist
Greenbelt, MD - USA
Job Summary
As the Transportation Officer for Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in the Logistics and Transportation Management Branch you will be responsible for ensuring that all transportation traffic management and fleet management activities at the Center are performed in accordance with Federal and NASA policies and regulations. You will also be responsible for long-range planning resources management and monitoring contractor performance.
- Serves as the GSFC Transportation Officer and technical advisor to the Center Director for all transportation and traffic management activities and serves as the focal point for all transportation and traffic management functions at the Center.
- Ensures the efficient operation of transportation and traffic management activities within the Center in accordance with applicable Federal and NASA policies and regulations.
- Serves as the GSFC Vehicle Fleet Manager providing oversight of all fleet management activities including: long-range strategic planning fleet asset management vehicle operations and fleet maintenance.
- Enhances the awareness of transportation and vehicle fleet management requirements and processes through customer outreach efforts.
- Monitors contractor performance and provides analysis and planning support for improving contractor operations.
- Current Federal employees must meet qualifications time in grade and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
- Financial Disclosure Drug Testing and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability skill and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
- Providing support for transportation logistics operations to ensure mission readiness regulatory compliance or efficient service delivery;
- Managing resources to improve operational efficiency and meet organizational priorities;
- Identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency productivity and mission success.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description in your own words of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.
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This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Note: Time-in-grade requirements also apply to applicants who have held a non-temporary competitive service GS position in the past year.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the Best Qualified category are considered well-qualified. Please see How You Will Be Evaluated for more information.
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in Required Documents
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility click here - https:// NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility (Term Appointments NASA) under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under internal competitive placement procedures.
Per Executive Order 14343 this position is not part of a bargaining unit.
Probationary Period
You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 11.
In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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:
IC