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TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (QUALITY ASSURANCE)

Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an on-site Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for theAerial Delivery Services Contract and as the Functional Director (FD) for the International Airlift Contract asgovernment inspector and liaison between contractor and government personnel.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/06/2026 to 02/13/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Charleston AFB, SC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
4U-AFPC-12882467-144103-DLJ
Control number
856831000

Duties

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  • Monitors contract service.
  • Monitors Performance. Analyzes contractor performance, quality processes, and performs data analysis to ensure consistent contractor performance.
  • Monitors Quality Control program. Ensures the contractor quality personnel understand the contractual requirements.
  • Accomplishes documentation to record contractor's performance. Performs duties as required by the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).
  • Assists/augments Central/South American Ground Handling Service Contract CORs.
  • Assists/augments Small Terminal Assistance Program (STAP). Provides a readily available contact for theresolution of daily working level transportation problems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • May be required to travel by automobile or military/commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
  • May be subject to travel to hazardous duty areas covered by special pay provisions.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an official government passport and Government Travel Card for travel overseas.
  • This is a "Key" position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. (Ref. AFI 36-507)
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; NAC background investigation required.
  • If required, subject to pre-employment physical

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions. Individual Occupational Requirements, Transportation Specialist Series, 2101.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes a knowledge of the transportation function of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include a comprehensive knowledge of Quality Assurance Representative (COR) and Functional Director (FD) duties and responsibilities. Have a background in aerial delivery techniques, parachute packing and repair procedures, aircraft loading, servicing, safety procedures, and technical order use. Proficient with computers and software programs including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Have clear and concise writing skills for official reports, letters, and instructions. Possess the ability to courteously interact with base agencies, contracting personnel, and the contractor to maintain a cooperative working environment and to resolve customer complaints.

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EDUCATION:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

OR

LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A combination of 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.


FEDERAL TIME-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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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:

  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance Representative duties, responsibilities, control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques. Knowledge of aerial delivery function/aircraft loading operations and practices.
  • Knowledge of the relationship of quality assurance to other activities such as contract administration, supply, and equipment. Skill in interpreting and applying product specifications, technical data, regulations, policy statements, and other guideline materials.
  • Skill in conducting studies, audits, investigations, problem analysis, and developing logical and documented recommendations. Skill in written and oral communications and in establishing effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Skill in the use of typical office automation software applications for word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail, etc. Ability to maintain an organized work area and an office environment.
  • Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and contractor personnel.
  • Skill in conducting and leading high level technical briefings with contractors, Air Force program managers, functional specialist, and technical experts.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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