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Transportation Management Specialist

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Assistant Deputy Administrator For Secure Transportation

Summary

As a Transportation Management Specialist in National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Program Integration (OPI), Aviation Operations Division (AOD), your primary responsibility will to provide technical safety and procedural guidance to federal and contract personnel in support of OST aviation missions.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$107,592 - $165,288 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-NA-15-OST-XA-01024-NNSAL
Control number
883582000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current DOE/NNSA Federal employees with competitive status only. DOE/NNSA employees with CTAP or RPL eligibility.

Duties

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As a Transportation Management Specialist, you will:

  • Provide technical guidance and expertise for aviation cargo loading, restraints, and passenger procedures.
  • Develop and maintain tailored guidance, based on aircraft and transportation manuals, for quantity, weight and configuration of the cargo, floor capacity, and emergency requirements.
  • Observes cargo loading, restraint training, and on/off-loading operations being performed.
  • Conducts a comprehensive debrief to ensure that the desired learning objectives were achieved, and rules were followed.
  • Determines additional training requirements to advance proficiency in cargo operations while maintaining the lowest possible accident rate.
  • Serves as a member of working groups as a technical expert in areas of systems safety, risk management, explosives safety, radiation safety and cargo flight operations as it pertains to aviation.
  • Develops and implements ground safety programs consistent with aircraft maintenance and flight line program operations. Advises the director of aviation on the adequacy of aviation maintenance safety programs, major repairs and alterations programs, hangar maintenance programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Subject to Random Drug Testing
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Favorable suitability determination required.
  • Financial Disclosure is required.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
  • May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period. Employees serving on a probationary may be terminated at any time during the probationary for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
  • Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02, NV-03 pay band or GS-12 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: comprehensive knowledge of the OST mission to effectively analyze and resolve critical transportation problems and provide agency and/or interagency advice through policy guidance on OST transportation activities.

Examples of Specialized Experience:
1. Conducting aircraft weight and balance calculations by evaluating cargo capacity, loading restrictions, cargo configurations, restraint requirements, and aircraft structural limitations to ensure safe and compliant aircraft loading operations;
2. Managing air transportation of hazardous materials, ensuring proper compatibility, segregation, documentation, and loading in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
3. Developing and implementing plans for transportation of a diverse mix of hazardous materials by airplane to include reviewing and validating shippers' declaration for hazardous goods;
4. Administering safety, quality assurance, and personnel safety training programs to ensure operational compliance and workforce readiness.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  • All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  • All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
  • A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with the Agency policy and applicable regulations.
  • In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
EEO Policy: Click HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.
Veterans Information: Click HERE.
Telework: Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.

Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.

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.

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES: Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered. A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified" and "Qualified". Veterans Preference eligible candidates will be listed at the top of whichever category your score places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

  • Hazardous Materials
  • Oral Communication
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Risk Management
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13050555

National Nuclear Security Administration

Would you like to play a key role in a critical mission? If so, then the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Program Integration (OPI), Aviation Operations Division (AOD), has a great opportunity for a Transportation Management Specialist. This is a non-secondary position providing technical safety and procedural guidance to federal and contract personnel in support of OST aviation missions. Incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements of occasional physical activity, such as assisting with the loading, cargo tie down, cargo off-loading.

Agency contact information

Joel Alvarez
Phone
202-660-2791
Email
joel.alvarez@nnsa.doe.gov
Address
NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation
24600 20th St SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507
US

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