Summary This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. Responsibilities As a TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST at the GS-2101-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: To serve as a Command focal point and technical expert on a wide range of transportation/traffic management, customs, border clearance and logistics issues related to airlift, sealift, and surface transportation. Interacts with representatives of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD/A-S) for Logistics, Department of State (DoS), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), the Joint Staff, the Services, Unified Commands, Transportation Components Commands (TCCs) and other federal agencies such as United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Provides technical expertise on the conduct and operation of the DoD Customs and Border Clearance Program (CBCP). Identifies areas for improvement or seeks/recommends new and innovative DoD customs and border clearance related approaches, programs and services. Maintains effective related communications, both orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel including senior management officials at USTRANSCOM and the TCCs. Develops and presents briefings on transportation systems, policies, and procedures to representatives of USTRANSCOM staff components, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Unified Commands, the Services and other agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Using the Defense Transportation Systems (DTS), its capabilities, and incorporating transportation requirements, transportation management and logistics operations, and DoD customs and border clearance policy. Researching and analyzing transportation policy, doctrine, public laws, rules and their regulatory documents, and developing or recommending new DoD policy and procedures. Developing and presenting briefings on transportation systems, policies, and procedures to various federal, commercial or international audiences (e.g. staff components, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) activities, Unified Commands, the Services and other agencies). Researching and analyzing complex DoD shipment import and or export clearance issues in the U.S. and or overseas relating to customs and or agriculture related discrepancies Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).