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 ensure timely execution and effective use of military taxi, mass transportation, scheduled/unscheduled shuttle, cargo movement, aircrew support, vehicle recovery operation, and UDI services in support of the Space Base Delta-1 Complex.

Major duties

Schedules and dispatches passenger, cargo, and U-drive vehicles. Receives customer requests verbally, electronically and in writing, checks validity of requests, and dispatches vehicle/driver to accomplish the mission. Maintains vehicle dispatch logs, records, and reports. Updates manual and automated records, logs and records vehicle requests, vehicle dispatches, status of vehicles, location of vehicles, and operator assignments. Provides protocol service to 3 installations and 9 protocol offices. Organizes schedules and directs all ground transportation support for distinguished visitors DV-1 through DV-6 and civilian equivalents. Responsible for controlling assigned vehicle operators, motivation of workers, organizing and making individual work assignments. Acts as the Unit Control Center monitor during real world contingencies and exercises.

Qualification

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Dispatching Series 2151 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes includes thorough knowledge and skill in processing and managing transportation service requests to include manual tasks required to sustain services until electronic processing capabilities are restored. Knowledge of federal governing guidance Air Force Instruction 24-301, Air Force Manual 24-306, and Department of Defense Manual 4500.36 to validate services and support compliance. Knowledge of applying DoD and AF methods of transportation support and priorities of support. Have knowledge of Fleet Service Card management. Have operational knowledge of GeoBase/Grid Map systems and military grid reference systems to determine vehicle, personnel, and installation situational awareness and plotting requirements. OR EDUCATION: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 your transcripts 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: Knowledge and application of an extensive body of transportation regulations, methods, and practices to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard transportation support assignments and resolve a wide range of problems to include the policies, practices, and procedures for dispatching or scheduling motor vehicles and maintaining related documentation. Knowledge of DoT, DoD and AF regulations, rules and precedence associated with operating motor vehicles and ability to communicate orally and legibly in writing. Knowledge of personal computers and software programs to maintain dispatch records and logs. Knowledge of applicable safety standards and guidelines. Knowledge of emergency action checklist and contingency plans related to logistics support. Ability to understand and use a variety of maps and other locator methods for plotting coordinates, establishing cordons, entry control points, wind direction, traffic and weather conditions; to determine the shortest and safest route for both the short and long run, considering the height and weight of the vehicle relative to overpass clearance and legal restrictions, load limits of bridges and roads, and weigh points. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. Noncompetitive applicants do not need to respond to the assessment questions with the A through E responses indicating level of experience/training. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.