Transportation Management Specialist

As a Transportation Management Specialist you will:

• Provide technical guidance and expertise for aviation cargo loading restraints and passenger procedures.
• Develop and maintain tailored guidance based on aircraft and transportation manuals for quantity weight and configuration of the cargo floor capacity and emergency requirements.
• Observes cargo loading restraint training and on/off-loading operations being performed.
• Conducts a comprehensive debrief to ensure that the desired learning objectives were achieved and rules were followed.
• Determines additional training requirements to advance proficiency in cargo operations while maintaining the lowest possible accident rate.
• Serves as a member of working groups as a technical expert in areas of systems safety risk management explosives safety radiation safety and cargo flight operations as it pertains to aviation.
• Develops and implements ground safety programs consistent with aircraft maintenance and flight line program operations. Advises the director of aviation on the adequacy of aviation maintenance safety programs major repairs and alterations programs hangar maintenance programs.

• 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 period. Employees serving on a probationary may be terminated at any time during the probationary 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.

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 pay band or GS-12 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 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.

Examples of Specialized Experience:
1. Conducting aircraft weight and balance calculations by evaluating cargo capacity loading restrictions cargo configurations restraint requirements and aircraft structural limitations to ensure safe and compliant aircraft loading operations;
2. Managing air transportation of hazardous materials ensuring proper compatibility segregation documentation and loading in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
3. Developing and implementing plans for transportation of a diverse mix of hazardous materials by airplane to include reviewing and validating shippers declaration for hazardous goods;
4. Administering safety quality assurance and personnel safety training programs to ensure operational compliance and workforce readiness.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP you must meet the definition of well qualified which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.