LEAD TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (AIR OPERATIONS)
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will provide operational and technical data to Air Mobility Command (AMC) and subordinate unit command duty officers regarding aircraft mission and ground handling. You will use computerized data for obtaining basic information on a Domestic Military Plan for continental flights and International Flight Plans prior to the arrival of a military aircraft. You will manage the handling and storage of aircrew classified material and weapons. You will research discrepancies to resolve transportation issues.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Applying knowledge of transportation principles, policies, regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of cargo/freight; 2) Completing activities performed in support of aircraft (manned or unmanned) and avionics to provide operational ground and terminal support, port operations support, aircraft load information support, flight planning support, or fuel and service order support required by aircraft to support ground operations and meet mission requirements; 3) Analyzing problems, identifying solutions, and making timely and effective recommendations to solve transportation/air terminal operation issues; and 4) Collaborating, coordinating, and communicating with various supervisors, Command agencies, Command officers, and other crew members in person, in writing, and over radio systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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