Student Veterans of America Jobs

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 provide the command point-of-contact for the Postal Transportation Program. Strategically plans, develops, maintains, and manages mail transportation networks; and maintains and provides oversight for all command postal transportation requirements. Responsibilities Leads the development and integration of mail transportation networks and architectures for the entire USCENTCOM AOR serving 155 operational activities in 20 countries. Serves as the DoD Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for a multi-million USPS air transportation contracts serving the USCENTCOM AOR. Conducts annual, in-depth operational assessments of all permanent and contingency Mail Control Activities (MCA), Fleet Mail Centers (FMC), Joint Military Mail Terminals (JMMT) and related transportation hubs within the USCENTCOM AOR. Convenes and coordinates with representatives of the USPS Eastern Region, Military Postal Service Agency, Joint Military Postal Activity-Atlantic, United States Transportation Command, Air Mobility Command, and corporate level commercial air carriers on postal transportation policies and operational matters. Oversees the in-depth analysis and interpretation of DoD, Department of Transportation (DoT), MPSA, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. and foreign customs directives and policies that affect mail transportation networks. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of advanced management and organizational principles, practices and a comprehensive knowledge of USPS, DoD postal directives, regulations, and traffic management directives, guidelines, and processes. Applies extensive knowledge of each Service's structure and planning processes to provide integrated support and centralized management to postal services and operations as it relates to mail transportation activities such as aerial mail terminals, mail control activities, fleet mail centers, and their processes in an overseas theater environment. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of DoD Service Components doctrine , policy directives, strategies, procedures, other federal agency rules, foreign host country customs and laws applicable to managing the DoD enterprise-wide postal transportation networks and activities. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of USPS, DoD and MPS organization, transportation and postal regulations, directives, management principles and operational procedures that effect worldwide transportation of mail. 3. Extensive knowledge and experience in coordinating and negotiating with military and civilian departments, air and surface carriers, foreign government officials and regulatory bodies on carriage rates, transit privileges and charges, special services, classification of commodities, and providing advisory service involving commodity analysis as it relates to mail transportation. 4. Ability to speak and write effectively on highly complex technical and sensitive issues; including preparing reports, metrics, analysis, and conducting briefings for General Officer and SES-level executive leadership. 5. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work schedule to meet organizational requirements, resources, and timelines. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions of a small staff and multiple stakeholders. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.