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SUPERVISORY MARINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Military Sealift Command

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy policy.
Salary
$107,446 - $139,684 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
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.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13109877-27-DMK
Control number
891908500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S Citizen

Duties

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  • You will serve as a full Deputy to the Director of Operations and shares equally in the responsibility for ensuring that the Directorate's mission is successfully implemented and executed.
  • You will exercise program management responsibilities and provides technically authoritative advice, expert analysis, and assistance to resolve issues.
  • You will provide inputs for generating future requirements, formulating operational and administrative policy, and in the active execution of program implementation.
  • You will actively participates on Fleet Commander and MSC Headquarters level committees/meetings to provide briefs and supporting documents to support work effort.
  • You will provide expert advice and counsel in the development, analysis and presentation of metrics to support future requirements.
  • You will ensure maintenance of position management programs.
  • You will assist the Commander by assigning and reviewing work; monitors accomplishment for timeliness and acceptability; and provides advice, counsel and instruction.
  • You will provide meaningful input or prepares performance standards and evaluations. Reviews performance evaluations made by subordinate supervisors on their employees. Identifies and assures training needs are met.
  • You will hear and resolves employee complaints, and effects corrective and/or disciplinary measures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • The work is performed in an adequately lighted and climate control office setting having controlled access for work with classified materials. Assignments may require overnight travel and may involve time aboard ships.
  • The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. This is a Testing Designated Position. MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a driver's license. May be required to work other than normal work hours such as weekends and holidays. Overtime work is periodically required.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
  • Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.ftop
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • The work is performed in an adequately lighted and climate control office setting having controlled access for work with classified materials. Assignments may require overnight travel and may involve time aboard ships.
  • May be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Mastery of general and militarily specific transportation, operations and managerial concepts, principles, and methodologies related to fleet combat logistics and USTRANCOM strategic sealift mission requirements.

Expert knowledge of marine cargo transportation, policies, practices and as well as expertise in merchant ship and naval auxiliary ship construction capabilities and operating procedures to support mission requirements of CLF and strategic sealift.

Technical expertise and practical ability to foster and maintain operational and administrative relationships with Fleet Commanders, mission sponsors, other DOD activities, government agencies and private organizations in the maritime industry.

Mastery of Marine Transportation Management policies. Applies expert knowledge of marine transportation principles, ship type classes and Safety Management System (SMS), as well as Ordnance Handling and AT/FP programs to provide policy guidance; coordinate ship operational schedules against TYPCOM maintenance requirements during Regular Overhauls (ROHs), Mid Term Availabilities (MTA) and Voyage Repairs (VR); arrangement of contractor resources for in port husbanding services during exercises and maintenance periods.

Expert knowledge of Project Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Risk Assessment, Internal Management Control Program, Contingency planning, Continuity of Operation methodologies, practices and procedures.

Comprehensive knowledge and the ability to practically apply Explosive Safety Quantity Distance (ESQD) restrictions for all classes of CLF and strategic sealift ships, in all conditions of explosive loading, in all port facilities in the SEVENTHFLT AOR.
Expertise in AT/FP to interpret agency proposed policy then develop standard operating procedures for the command and subordinate organization components; make recommendations on course of actions to maintain compliance to regulatory guidelines; assess risk then identify corrective action.

Comprehensive knowledge of Bunker Fuel Program. Knowledge and ability to coordinate the development of bunker fuel plan (which addresses properly handling of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) within the workplace, and their disbursing, storage and disposition procedures) for MSC vessels within the AOR.

Comprehensive knowledge of the local Incident Command System (ICS) when activated in response to natural or man-made emergency conditions by Navy region authorities. Ability to coordinate CTG 73.7/MSCFE operations in support of emergency operations.

Practical knowledge of the DoD Acquisition Management Program. Knowledge of the processes, practices, and procedures defined within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) associated with Pre/Post Contract Award process in order to obtain contractor support in the accomplishment of in port husbanding and AT/FP services.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-operations-series-2150/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This position does not require education.

Additional Information:

Temporary duty (TDY) away from the office environment will be required for conferences, in support of exercises.

Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) may be required in the course of assignments.

The work environment may be industrial and involve climbing of ladders, and maneuvering within confined spaces onboard ships.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Military Sealift Command

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The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless.

Agency contact information

Janet Russell
Phone
757-341-6483
Email
janet.g.russell.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
SEALIFT LOGISTICS COMMAND, FAR EAST
Sealift Logistics Command
Far East
FPO, AP 96534
US

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