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Transportation Operations Officer

General Services Administration
Office of Strategic Communication
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Summary

As a Transportation Operations Officer, you will be responsible for developing, planning, managing, executing, and coordinating all support fleet management functions within assigned, designated geographic zone.

Location of Position: GSA, FAS, Office of Fleet Management (QMD) Zone 1 & Zone 2

We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed; this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area. 

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/28/2023 to 12/28/2023
Salary
$99,908 to - $158,860 per year

Salary shown is the "Rest of United States". Employee salary will be determined based on the duty station of the selectee.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection,
FEW vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
NO - Position is at the full performance level.
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
QM-2024-0019
Control number
767962400

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • Office of Fleet Management employees only (Nation Wide) • GSA surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). You must be serving on career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service

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Duties

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This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

Fleet Zone 1. The zone encompasses the following states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia.

Fleet Zone 2. The zone encompasses the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

You will perform the following duties:

  • Responsible for and oversees all “zonal” program and administrative technical and support program operations and activities. Plans, directs, and coordinates assigned support programs within the designated geographic area. Responsible for developing, planning, managing, executing, and coordinating all support fleet management functions within assigned, designated geographic zone. Directs analysis of fleet management issues and required policy recommendations for management in formulating decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs, as well as in the design/development and evaluation. Obtains information necessary to discuss fleet management procedures internally to evaluate effectiveness of the program and its changes required to properly fulfill the fleet management overall program and regulatory requirements.
  • Applies a wide range of qualitative, and/or quantitative methods to assess, measure, and improve fleet management program effectiveness and/or complex management processes, projects, and systems as they relate to assigned program areas. Directs the development of data and ensures implementation of the organization’s goals and objectives and presents recommendations to the Division Director regarding goals and objectives that require more emphasis. Reviews specific goals and objectives; monitors the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones and evaluates overall program accomplishment and significant contributions in terms of regional and agency goals.
  • Provides technical requirements and descriptions of the work to be accomplished. Responsible for disciplinary measures, such as counseling, warnings and reprimands and recommends other actions in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Responsible for developing performance standards to evaluate subordinate personnel, as well as serving as reviewing official of non-supervisory branch personnel rating recommendations provided and the rating official of record for subordinate supervisors.
  • Analyzes program and personnel efficiency to make recommendations and implement changes when needed. Advises Branch personnel of program and regulatory requirements and changes.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
  • Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.

All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.

The GS-14 base salary range starts at $99,908.00 per year (locality pay will be determined after selection).

The salary shown in this announcement does not include locality pay. Locality pay will be determined once the selectee's duty location has been established. To view current locality rates, visit - (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2023/general-schedule). 

Basic Requirement:

Education:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. 

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Specialized Experience: This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations.

Grade Requirements: 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.

Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

  • Knowledge of FAS and Fleet regulations, policies, processes and procedures, including Federal laws and regulations, Executive Orders and agency directives pertaining to the designated program area(s).
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned programs, specifically management objectives and issues relevant to organizational goals.
  • Skill in performing leadership and managerial responsibilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing to communicate information such as facts, ideas, or messages in a clear, succinct, and organized manner; produces written information such as reports.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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