Department of the Air Force

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Scott AFB, Illinois Full time

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary Range: $108057 - $140476 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

Major Duties:

  • 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.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-13, 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12828395.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-14