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TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Anywhere
full-time
Posted 9/5/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Air transportation operations
Flight planning
Mission scheduling
Aircrew and aircraft support
Knowledge of Air Force transportation policies
Use of Single Mobility System (SMS)
Use of Global Decision Support System (GDSS)
Communication skills

Compensation

Salary Range

$70K - 91K a year

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate airlift and air refueling missions including planning, scheduling, flight and fuel planning, and mission execution support for domestic and international transportation.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, current or willing Air Force Reserve membership, secret security clearance, one year specialized experience at GS-7 level or relevant education, knowledge of Air Force transportation operations and policies, and ability to work irregular hours.

Full Description

Summary This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Summary This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 09/04/2025 to 09/10/2025 Salary $69,923 to - $90,898 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9 Location FEW vacancies in the following location: Andrews AFB, MD Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. 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 9 Job family (Series) • 2150 Transportation Operations Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process • Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number 8Q-ARTE-12793567-951679-TS Control number 844984900 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. Duties Help The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to perform technical and administrative analytical work of planning, development and implementation of Airlift and Air Refueling Missions, transportation requirements to assure safe, expeditious domestic and international transportation of high-level officials and their staffs to meet critical, sensitive diplomatic, military and domestic requirements. DUTY 1: Manages air transportation for both CONUS and OCONUS cargo and/or passenger movement. Coordinates and disseminates Higher Head Quarters (HHQ) Current Operations-directed mission changes for missions in execution phase. Independently and thoroughly researches, plans and executes after-hours missions and/or mission changes with or without the direction of duty officer or assistance of mission planners. DUTY 2: Responsible for accomplishing all aspects of aircrew and aircraft support for assigned missions. Calculates flight and fuel planning, ground times, flying times, and loading criteria. Determines aircrew ground training by reviewing aircrew currency documents. Schedules instructor/evaluator/equipment when it is determined that crew member requires upgrade training. Coordinates aircraft schedules with all bases on mission itineraries, support equipment, and fuel requirements. DUTY 3: Supports assigned missions by reviewing various databases and other sources of weather, itinerary, equipment and passenger information. Research information, including the DOD Foreign Clearance Guide, other flight information publications, aeronautical charts and maps, to ascertain and verify accuracy, validity, currency, applicability, completeness, and make appropriate itinerary changes. Compiles and organizes data into a cohesive, complete mission plan addressing specific itinerary and passenger requirements for the aircrew. DUTY 4: Develops quarterly flying schedule from annual flying requirements. Builds and reviews monthly flying schedules and ensures that all mission taskings from HQ AFRC and HQ AMC are integrated into the schedule. Coordinates air refueling requirements with receiver units, reserves air refueling tracks, coordinates contact time, flight level and fuel offload with each receiver unit. Formats and transmits air refueling data to HQ AMC Tanker Airlift Control Center for quarterly requirements and publication. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • U.S. Citizenship is required • Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join • Incumbent must obtain and retain a secret security clearance. • 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/ • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov • Total salary varies depending on location of position • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required • Employee must maintain current certifications • Disclosure of Political Appointments • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume • Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. • This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position, the incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. • Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). • The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. • AFSC: 1C0X2 Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 Knowledge of Air Force transportation management policies, procedures to interpret operations policies, procedures, and guidelines, particularly pertaining to supported aircraft. Practical knowledge of air transportation operations, practices, and policies to develop, integrate, and coordinate air transportation to meet user requirements. Knowledge of special requirements for transporting dignitaries, and activities of aircrews conducting international flying operations. Knowledge of mission scheduling and itinerary development. NOTE: Must be reflected in your resume. OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related FEDERALTIME-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: 1. Knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures, instructions, and guidelines regarding air transportation operations. 2. Knowledge of flight planning concepts, techniques and methods. 3. Knowledge of a range of national and international flight planning policies, principles, practices, and regulations in order to plan safe and expeditious movements of aircraft in accomplishing missions. 4. Knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes of air transportation operations, and transportation restrictions and the knowledge of fact finding and coordinating techniques to obtain information and coordinate mission requirements. 5. Knowledge of computer systems and equipment to include the Single Mobility System (SMS) and Global Decision Support System (GDSS), and spreadsheet applications to compile data for operations briefings, reporting, and tracking mission movement. 6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D: 1. Incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty. 2. Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. 3. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 4. Incumbent may be required to fly in commercial or military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. 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

This job posting was last updated on 9/8/2025

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