Total 8 Secretary job vacancies in Transportation / Logistics category in The United States of America

For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

As a Transportation Industry Analyst, you will:

• Analyze, monitor, and develop long-term views of the transportation industry’s operating and competitive structures regarding transportation cost, fares, service, contracts, agreements, traffic trends, and/or proposals.
• Review orders and licenses for carriers’ services prepared by the U.S. and Foreign governments to ensure consistency with the provisions of bilateral agreements and the state of the transportation relationship.
• Assist in development or prepare testimonies for congressional hearings on transportation issues, DOT decisions, positions, and policies with respect to the transportation industries regulatory recommendations and requirements.
• Participate in conferences with transportation industries representatives to resolve difficult transportation industry issues to ensure that stakeholders receive services and contracts that are rendered properly.
• Participate with staff members, Supervisors, Directors, Deputy Directors, and/or Division Chiefs in conducting in-depth analyses, and providing advice to Departmental Officials which form the basis for establishing regulatory policies affecting the transportation industry.

OST is looking for a seasoned, motivated, and self-reliant professional who can share their expertise in civil aviation and/or international transportation/trade program practices, operations, equity, or competitive structure issues with skilled professionals, which sits directly across the street from the Metro and a few blocks away from the National’s Baseball stadium. OST has flexible work schedules and flexible health benefits.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

This position is located with the Department of Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Division of Technical Services (DTS) in Boise, Idaho.

The DTS provides DOI and other government agencies (Interagency) expert level aviation service. Incumbent will serve as the National Aviation Maintenance Technical Specialist who will provide the following services: technical documents, verbal and written communication, instruction, inspection, evaluation, surveillance, guidance, leadership, representation, recommendation, advice, and expert aircraft maintenance.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Manages OAS's Maintenance Inspector Standardization Program. Plans and coordinates with other government agencies, develops agendas, and leads interagency maintenance inspector workshops.
2. Leads and/or serves as a member of formal source selection committees or technical proposal evaluation committees. Initiates, evaluates, and updates Operational Procedural Memorandums (OPM) and Departmental Manual chapters which relate to aviation.
3. Functions as a subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to management, teammates, internal OAS personnel, Bureaus, vendors, contracting officers, and other government agencies, on a wide range of aviation subjects.
4. Performs extremely varied and complex assignments in support of bureau and other agency aviation programs.
5. Works independently or within a team, leads or conducts surveillance and inspections of diverse types of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and ancillary equipment to ensure maintenance and safety compliance with contract requirements, as well as OAS policy, Federal Aviation Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other Federal regulations.
6. Identifies and resolves technical problems related to safety and adequacy of operations, operation policy/procedures, qualifications and proficiency of pilots, training deficiencies, suitability of aircraft for missions performed, efficient utilization of equipment, technical condition of aircraft and special equipment, and proper upkeep of flight logs and maintenance records.

The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This position is included in a bargaining unit. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 3820, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and is subject to future drug testing.
Financial Disclosure: You will be required to file an Employment and Financial Interest-OGE-450.

Salary Information:
GS-13: $98, 496 - $128, 043 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as OS-6054-23-ETA-199(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

This position is located with the Department of Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Division of Technical Services (DTS) in Boise, Idaho.

The DTS provides DOI and other government agencies (Interagency) expert level aviation service. Incumbent will serve as the National Aviation Maintenance Technical Specialist who will provide the following services: technical documents, verbal and written communication, instruction, inspection, evaluation, surveillance, guidance, leadership, representation, recommendation, advice, and expert aircraft maintenance.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Manages OAS's Maintenance Inspector Standardization Program. Plans and coordinates with other government agencies, develops agendas, and leads interagency maintenance inspector workshops.
2. Leads and/or serves as a member of formal source selection committees or technical proposal evaluation committees. Initiates, evaluates, and updates Operational Procedural Memorandums (OPM) and Departmental Manual chapters which relate to aviation.
3. Functions as a subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to management, teammates, internal OAS personnel, Bureaus, vendors, contracting officers, and other government agencies, on a wide range of aviation subjects.
4. Performs extremely varied and complex assignments in support of bureau and other agency aviation programs.
5. Works independently or within a team, leads or conducts surveillance and inspections of diverse types of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and ancillary equipment to ensure maintenance and safety compliance with contract requirements, as well as OAS policy, Federal Aviation Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other Federal regulations.
6. Identifies and resolves technical problems related to safety and adequacy of operations, operation policy/procedures, qualifications and proficiency of pilots, training deficiencies, suitability of aircraft for missions performed, efficient utilization of equipment, technical condition of aircraft and special equipment, and proper upkeep of flight logs and maintenance records.

The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This position is included in a bargaining unit. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 3820, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and is subject to future drug testing.
Financial Disclosure: You will be required to file an Employment and Financial Interest-OGE-450.

Salary Information:
GS-13: $98, 496 - $128, 043 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as OS-6054-23-ETA-200(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

The Supervisory Transportation Specialist:

• Provide advice on program and policy issues that involve all areas under the responsibility of program office. Advise senior management on actions which may be taken to improve internal and external program operations as indicated by changes in legislation, regulation, and policy.
• Analyze and provide expert advice to staff on existing and proposed transportation and related legislation and regulations, including participation in work groups such as the policy review teams.
• Advises internal and external partners, as well as top leadership on issues of developing, communicating, and enhancing the program office.
• Conduct special project and initiatives to support the mission of the program office.
  Exercise significant responsibility over program activities to include performance planning, strategic planning and program planning and development.
• Ensures objectives are fulfilled and completed plans are consistent with the Agency’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Conduct policy research and analysis on complex transportation infrastructure issues, problems, and proposals concerning innovative finance.
• Conduct research on the economic impact of transportation investments and disruption to the transportation systems.

The ideal candidate for this position is a senior level professional who functions independently and demonstrates leadership in team environments and/or managing people. The ideal candidate also has strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills. Experience in analyzing and providing recommendations for improvement of transportation policy and an ability to meet organizational goals is desirable.

This announcement establishes an open continuous (3 month) vacancy announcement.  Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications on an as needed basis.   

Starting at $136,908 Per Year (GS 15)

The Supervisory Transportation Specialist:

• Provide advice on program and policy issues that involve all areas under the responsibility of program office. Advise senior management on actions which may be taken to improve internal and external program operations as indicated by changes in legislation, regulation, and policy.
• Analyze and provide expert advice to staff on existing and proposed transportation and related legislation and regulations, including participation in work groups such as the policy review teams.
• Advises internal and external partners, as well as top leadership on issues of developing, communicating, and enhancing the program office.
• Conduct special project and initiatives to support the mission of the program office.
  Exercise significant responsibility over program activities to include performance planning, strategic planning and program planning and development.
• Ensures objectives are fulfilled and completed plans are consistent with the Agency’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Conduct policy research and analysis on complex transportation infrastructure issues, problems, and proposals concerning innovative finance.
• Conduct research on the economic impact of transportation investments and disruption to the transportation systems.

The ideal candidate for this position is a senior level professional who functions independently and demonstrates leadership in team environments and/or managing people. The ideal candidate also has strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills. Experience in analyzing and providing recommendations for improvement of transportation policy and an ability to meet organizational goals is desirable.

This announcement establishes an open continuous (3 month) vacancy announcement.  Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications on an as needed basis.   

Starting at $136,908 Per Year (GS 15)

• Provides supply and auditability risk management strategies and policy expertise across the Department of the Army and other DoD components.
• Collaborates with Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G4, Army Major Commands, Army Materiel Command and other Military Departments to establish a unified, joint approach to improving supply management, property accountability, and audit readiness.
• Serves as a technical and functional expert in navigating the Global Combat Support System – Army, the Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced-System, the Logistics Modernization Plan, and the Defense Property Accountability System systems and databases.
• Serves as the OASA (ALT) focal point for supply management and property accountability policies and procedures providing technical advice and guidance to operating level personnel.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (NH 4)

As a Supervisory International Transportation Specialist, you will:

• Assist the Director in the management of specific programs. Provide policy guidance and counsel on international transportation and trade policy matters, including those relating to international protocol and diplomacy, to the Office Director, the Assistant Secretary, and the Office of the Secretary as well as to Congress and other executive branch departments and agencies.
• Provide research and expert policy guidance by preparing reports and recommendations. Supervise staff and oversee program activities and work with the Director and other managers within the Office on formulating priorities to determine which programs or projects should be initiated, dropped, curtailed, or otherwise modified and the level of resources that should be assigned to particular activities.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage initiatives that advance U.S policy objectives. Formulate coalitions with other agencies within and outside the Department and with international organizations, senior officials and representatives of U.S. and foreign government agencies and private sectors, to help advance the Department’s objectives.
• Represent the Office of International Transportation and Trade in conferences and meetings and negotiate on its behalf issues of DOT wide significance.

Ideal Candidate: OST is looking for a seasoned, motivated and self-reliant professional who can share their expertise formulating and implementing international transportation and trade policy and managing staff and multi organizational project activities and resources to achieve project objectives and milestones. This position is located in the DOT building, which sits directly across the street from the Metro and a few blocks away from the National’s Baseball stadium. OST has flexible work schedules and flexible health benefits.

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GS 15)