What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST position at Homestead ARB?
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of readiness activites, practices, procedures, policies, guidelines, instructions, and requirements. Knowledge of transportation principles, concepts, practices, and techniques applied to various issues and assignments. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques applied to the identification, consideration, and resolution of transportation issues.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, with major study in or related fields such as 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.. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION: A combination of doctorate level education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions.
FEDERALTIME-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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 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:
1. Knowledge of a varied range of Aerial Port transportation concepts, principles, practices to include Aerial Port policies and operations, supervisory roles, squadron training program, deployment processes, budget and resource management.
2. Knowledge of Aerial Port Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) training and mobility readiness requirements.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to solve issues and/or formulate solutions to complex Aerial Port problems.
5. Ability to plan, organize and direct staff functions and mentor, motivate, and evaluate subordinates.
6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinates/organization segments to meet mission requirements and unit objectives within available resource constraints. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly concisely and with technical accuracy.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION:
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 Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.
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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 Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of readiness activites, practices, procedures, policies, guidelines, instructions, and requirements. Knowledge of transportation principles, concepts, practices, and techniques applied to various issues and assignments. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques applied to the identification, consideration, and resolution of transportation issues.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, with major study in or related fields such as 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.. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION: A combination of doctorate level education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions.
FEDERALTIME-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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 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:
1. Knowledge of a varied range of Aerial Port transportation concepts, principles, practices to include Aerial Port policies and operations, supervisory roles, squadron training program, deployment processes, budget and resource management.
2. Knowledge of Aerial Port Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) training and mobility readiness requirements.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to solve issues and/or formulate solutions to complex Aerial Port problems.
5. Ability to plan, organize and direct staff functions and mentor, motivate, and evaluate subordinates.
6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinates/organization segments to meet mission requirements and unit objectives within available resource constraints. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly concisely and with technical accuracy.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION:
- This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
- Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
- Incumbent may be required to fly in commercial or military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
- Incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
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 Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.
Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) manages the day to day Aerial Port Squadron activities and serve as senior representative in lieu of unit commander. Provides advice and guidance to the Wing, Group and Squadron Commanders.- As the senior ART, plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-do activities of the Aerial Port squadron.
- Manages the day-to-day unit deployment and mobility programs for assigned UTCs and assists with planning for current and future taskings.
- Serves as single point of contact for day-to-day unit budget/financial issues.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
- Represents the unit at a variety of installation and functional capacities and also oversees various Aerial Port Squadron related support programs.
Salary : $72,388