Transportation Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Tinker AFB, OK

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About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position is located in the Transportation Flight of the Logistics Readiness Squadron at an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit. ARTs are regular career civil-service employees and also serve in the Air Force Reserve. The position provides transportation expertise, guidance, staff assistance, and surveillance, and trains reservists in transportation-related duties. The incumbent serves as the focal point for transportation matters, reviews policies and procedures for effectiveness and continued need, coordinates Unit Training Assembly and annual-tour training requirements with the host base and higher headquarters, and serves as the Unit Primary Vehicle Control Officer. The role includes visiting subordinate units to assess vehicle-control programs and policy compliance, and preparing transportation-related correspondence and reports for supervisor review.

The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; non-ART duties may also be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. The employee must obtain a government, state, or commercial driver's license as required and may need to fly on military or commercial aircraft for temporary-duty assignments. Other related duties may be assigned. ARTs are eligible for 15 days of active-duty tour each year with military leave and full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members may be called to active duty during a national emergency. Selected applicants must meet both civilian qualifications and Air Force Reserve military requirements, including Reserve membership, wearing the uniform, maintaining job-specific military specialty requirements, and meeting applicable age, height, weight, and physical-fitness standards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Current Air Force Reserve membership or willingness and qualification to join; selected applicants must obtain and maintain Air Force Reserve membership and meet uniformed military requirements.
• Meet the OPM qualification standards for the Transportation Specialist Series, 2101.
• Meet the basic occupational requirement through relevant undergraduate or graduate study, or specialized experience demonstrating knowledge of the transportation function.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, including knowledge of transportation, associated equipment, and processes; vehicle-control program requirements; transportation and vehicle-control policies and procedures; and hazardous-material safety and applicable EPA storage requirements. Alternatively, qualify through a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For merit-promotion applicants, meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for GS-09 consideration when TIG applies.
• Ability to analyze deficiencies, prepare reports, present recommendations, plan and organize work, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of SORTS reporting requirements.
• Maintain current certifications.
• A security clearance may be required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be subject to random drug testing.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime.
• Must submit transcripts when qualifying based on education; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education.
• Retired military applicants are generally ineligible for Air Force Reserve membership, subject to the stated exception for those with active Reserve assignments.
• Military members applying near separation must provide the specified service documentation when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation expertise, guidance, staff assistance, and surveillance.
• Train reservists in the accomplishment of transportation-related tasks.
• Serve as the focal point for transportation-related matters and review policies and procedures for need and effectiveness, eliminating those that are unnecessary or obsolete.
• Coordinate Unit Training Assembly and annual-tour training requirements with the host base and higher headquarters.
• Perform duties as the Unit Primary Vehicle Control Officer.
• Conduct staff assistance visits to assess subordinate vehicle-control programs and compliance with unit, Air Force, and higher-headquarters policies.
• Prepare letters, reports, messages, and other pertinent information for supervisor review in support of unit transportation requirements.
• Analyze deficiencies, prepare written reports, and present findings and recommendations.
• Plan and organize work and meet deadlines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Obtain and maintain a government, state, or commercial driver's license as required.
• Fly in military or commercial aircraft for temporary-duty assignments when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are available; the specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• ARTs are eligible for 15 days of active-duty tour each year with military leave and full civilian pay.
• PCS may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations, subject to applicable requirements.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level