Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Lackland AFB, Texas
Salary Range: $62629 - $81423 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a transportation deployment specialist, responsible for the management of cargo and passenger functions in support of units subject to deployment and operational missions.
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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, Series 2101. 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 the installation's transportation deployment programs. Knowledge of publications such as AFMAN 24-204, AFI 10-403, and DoD 4500.9R, transportation industry policies, concepts, and procedures affecting all modes of transportation. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures and skill in evaluating program operations. Knowledge of and skill in loading and arranging cargo properly onto the vehicle using appropriate tie-downs such as chains and straps for safe. transport. Knowledge of and skills in the operation of cargo loaders (25-60 K-loaders) and forklifts (6-lOK). Knowledge of the height, weight, width, and length of vehicles in order to judge overhead and side clearance, the turning radius, braking distance, and safe distance to be mai1.1tained from other vehicles. Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 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. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-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 transportation industry policies, concept, and procedures affecting all modes of transportation within the Department of Defense and commercial transportation system, including the concept of Aerial Port of Embarkation (APOE) and Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD) operations 2. Knowledge of proper handling of sensitive and hazardous cargo in addition to transportation restrictions and requirements pertaining to hazardous cargo, deviations and exceptions including labeling, placarding, and certification requirements and procedures. 3. Knowledge of aircraft load planning, and load compatibility with both civil and military transport aircraft and surface terminal operations. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of the management and preparation of detailed training programs and plans to affect the implementation of established policies and goals of the transportation deployment responsibilities. In-depth technical knowledge of principles and processes of the Instructional System Development (ISD). 5. Detailed knowledge of policies, deployment programs, regulations, directives, and deviations authorized during contingencies, in order to manage and direct the operations of the base transportation deployment program. 6, Knowledge of and skill in operating material handling vehicles (25-60 K-loader, 4-l0K Forklifts) and passenger vehicles. Knowledge of passenger eligibility and proper procedures for processing passengers on military missions. 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.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/01/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947518 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-01