Supervisory Transportation Specialist

U.S. Air Force Academy • Air Force Academy, CO

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second-level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Distribution Section. The role oversees the section’s activities, manages personnel, and represents the Distribution Section with installation and functional-area organizations. It also plans and directs cargo movement and personnel ground-movement traffic-management functions for the installation.

The position may require shift work, emergency overtime, occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, and driving a motor vehicle. The employee must maintain current certifications and have a current, valid driver’s license. This is a drug-testing-designated supervisory position, with random testing for drug use. A one-year supervisory probationary period applies if the selected applicant has not previously met this requirement. Depending on the position type, a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may also be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Maintain current certifications.
• A current, valid driver’s license is required.
• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including knowledge of vehicle operations and cargo movement regulations, guidelines, principles, and procedures; safety, security, personnel-management, and EEO regulations and practices; and developing, implementing, and adhering to an operating budget.
• Alternatively, applicants may qualify with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. or related degree from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must be submitted when using education to qualify.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if it meets at least 100% of the requirements; transcripts must be submitted when applicable.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet the federal time-in-grade requirement of one year at the GS-09 level for the GS-10 level, when applicable.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations across organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• This is a drug-testing-designated position subject to random drug testing.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selected applicant has not previously met this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the Distribution Section.
• Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities.
• Represent the Distribution Section with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Plan and direct cargo movement and personnel ground-movement traffic-management functions for the installation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree