Total 145 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

• You will query supply automated systems or databases to determine requisition supply status.
• You will purchase supplies using a government credit card.
• You will inventory supplies to confirm accurate stock levels of material and equipment.
• You will respond to customer inquiries regarding discrepancies involving stock inspections, shipments, storage, and adjustments.

You will serve as a Supervisory Marine Transportation Specialist and be responsible for identifying and providing capabilities, competencies, capacity; and developing doctrine and policy for the staffing, equipping, sustaining, and employing Coast Guard forces to meet Marine Safety mission requirements.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Maintaining oversight of all work in progress, monitoring for timeliness of completion and supervising work at a level appropriate for each subordinate.
• Performing the supervisory, administrative, and human resources management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Managing budget coordination for the Office of Port and Facility Compliance.
• Directing office long-term planning and program development efforts.
• Developing new congressionally mandated programs and formulating operational partnerships particularly with federal and international agencies.
• Representing the Office of Port and Facility compliance at domestic and international fora.

Supply Management Specialist / PD# 26917A

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee and analyze detailed plans, objectives, and metrics for their acquisition projects.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and determine the most appropriate path forward for effective and efficient equipment acquisition, requiring the application of advanced PM/organizational principles and the use of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Analyze, plan, and coordinate all phases of the acquisition life cycle to include definition, development, design, installation, training, operational support, sustainment, and modernization.
• Contribute to the PEO and the Program Manager's mission by planning, directing, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating all functions and objectives.
• Determine the goals of the project, estimation and scheduling and determining project milestones, to include all aspects of project/program management.
• Manage, direct and coordinate all tasks relating to their specific projects through the different functions in the life cycle phases: plan, source, deliver, maintain, and return.
• Provide good stewardship of available resources, resulting in providing clinicians with the most up-to-date equipment the industry has to offer, while providing the ability to forecast replacement needs.
• Identify cost items that significantly impact the clinical care mission, building methodology and updating it with lessons teamed/industry best practices, implementing PM core competencies, and building a common set of experiences through internal/external training.
• Evaluates management data, analyzes trends, identifies problem areas, and formulates proposals to ensure effective and efficient operations of the ECLM program logistics support.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Program Manager, other related Project Managers, matrix support organizations, the user community and contractor partners in support of the project execution.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

A WS-8852-10, AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR:

• Planning: Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations. Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies. Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work. Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests. Provides workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work.
• Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures. Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas. Reviews work in progress or on completion. Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work. Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinates work with other units.
• Administration: Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels employees on problems. Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems. Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed. Works to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies, e.g., equal employment opportunity and labor management relations. Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized. Maintains production reports and records. Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy. Initiates the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own. Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.
• Performs the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed.
• Implements regulatory safety requirements and ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: In accordance with 5 CFR §335.102(f), the promotion NTE date may be extended up to five years to meet temporary needs of the organization. This position has the potential to become a permanent position without further competition at the request and/or needs of the service. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.

• Represent the VALOR program and other VA senior leaders on logistic supply chain modernization related matters to Defense Health Agency (DHA) and external stakeholders to include task forces and committees.
• Assist with the development and support partnerships to address supply chain challenges.
• Identify and oversee needed supply chain projects for implementing systems participants in collaboration to support VA's logistics modernization efforts.
• Serve as a supply chain expert for the VA System Redesigns Program Management Office and provide a wide range of logistics management related tasks, which include identifying, analyzing, and developing supply chain management activities, and implementing new commercial business practices at VA facilities located worldwide.
• Develop, coordinate, and direct implementation of logistics management and supply chain activities and project to ensure that systems are effective and meet regulations and requirements.
• Perform supply studies and provides analysis on supply chain projects to identify potential systemic problems, develop resolutions to minimize impact, and identify supply chain business process improvements.
• Support the purchase of high quality, cost effective healthcare products and services.
• Perform and analyze all upgrades and installation of supply chain activities.
• Establish performance standards and evaluate the performance of subordinates, make determinations on grievances, recommend training, and approve leave.

A GS-2181-13, AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR:

• Plans and implements flight training and instruction for rated pilots and instructor pilots in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM).
• Adjusts course material to meet individual needs.
• For a substantial portion of the time, performs one or more of the following:
  • a) trains, instructs and evaluates pilots in operating aircraft using advanced instrument flight techniques;
  • b) instructs pilots in methods of instruction and evaluates instructor pilots' proficiency to engage in flight instruction;
  • c) instructs pilots in operating advanced attack helicopters or heavy multi-engine advanced transport helicopters.
• Conducts training flights involving operating an aircraft through reference to instruments and use of automatic direction-finding equipment such as Omni directional radials, ground control approach and instrument landing systems on and off Federal airways.
• Conducts refresher, mission and continuation combat training in advanced attack helicopters involving aggressor and defensive maneuvers and aerial gunnery practice with heavy ordinance and/or trains and instructs pilots in the operation of heavy multi-engine transport helicopters to transport equipment and personnel in combat situations.
• Trains pilots in the full range of aircraft maneuvers required in combat situations.
• Provides instruction in emergency procedures such as loss of propulsion, directional control or related systems.
• Performs flights in all-weather/environmental conditions, day and night, and using night vision devices.
• Prepares and presents related classroom instruction.
• Recommends whether pilots remain in flight status.
• Conducts refresher, mission and continuation training in light fixed wing or utility and observer helicopters.
• Trains pilots in basic and advanced techniques required to support the Pilot's unit mission.
• Conducts training flights involving a substantial degree of hazard such as training helicopter pilots in advanced flight techniques required in combat situations, tactical flying at night in all weather conditions and with the use of night vision devices, flight maneuvers which take advantage of the terrain, low level flight, short field takeoffs and landings, flying in formation. evasive maneuvers and emergency procedures involving engine failures and malfunctions of hydraulic and electrical systems over hazardous terrain.
• Performs routine operational flight assignments.
• Transports passengers including dignitaries to and from a variety of different points.
• As required. performs maintenance test flights of aircraft following repair of maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Serves as a Branch Manager with overall authority for developing and implementing the mission support business operation workflows, solutions, and systems for the Office of Management Services. Assigns and manages varying levels of complex administrative assignments for a branch under the Employee Services Division (ANG-A2).

The Branch Manager is recognized as a subject-matter expert, both internally and externally, to and on behalf of ANG in all matters relating to administrative support, program, and project management. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and expert advice on highly complex and challenging activities along with other ad hoc special projects/assignments.

Provides workforce resources to include human resources/staffing, performance management, workforce analysis, workforce development/training, and administrative programs (time and attendance reporting, wireless communications, space, controlled correspondences/directives, records management, etc.) to managers and employees within ANG. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of resource management applicable to the assigned programs.

Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other ANG and FAA organizations, as necessary.

Collaborates with the Office of Human Resources (AHR) to provide ANG with top-notch organizational human capital program support, services, and status reporting related to position management, performance management, workforce planning, workforce analysis, strategic recruitment, training and hiring flexibilities delegated to the Agency and/or staff office.

Supports the Director, Deputy Director, and Division Manager on human capital planning, workforce analysis, workforce development, and strategic recruitment efforts by identifying and assessing alternative approaches (including industry standards and best practices). Defines measures, tracks, and reports critical workforce service metrics, including identifying metrics deficiencies, gaps, or areas needing improvement to meet organizational needs. Works with senior management and/or more experienced professionals to resolve complex
issues or problems.

Develops new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques to accomplish tasks, and ensures processes and procedures are applied consistently throughout the organization. Utilizes a variety of automated databases to input, update, and maintain data and workload activity. Develops, or oversees the development and preparation of routine and recurring reports to provide updates and to assist ANG senior management with relevant analysis, planning, and status updates.

Other managerial duties include strategic planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Approves substantive personnel actions, such as selections and promotions involving employees. Defines and organizes staff and work to accomplish objectives and meet performance measures. Identifies and evaluates opportunities for operational efficiencies and/or cost savings.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

Serves as a Branch Manager with overall authority for developing and implementing the mission support business operation workflows, solutions, and systems for the Office of Management Services. Assigns and manages varying levels of complex administrative assignments for a branch under the Employee Services Division (ANG-A2).

The Branch Manager is recognized as a subject-matter expert, both internally and externally, to and on behalf of ANG in all matters relating to administrative support, program, and project management. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and expert advice on highly complex and challenging activities along with other ad hoc special projects/assignments.

Provides workforce resources to include human resources/staffing, performance management, workforce analysis, workforce development/training, and administrative programs (time and attendance reporting, wireless communications, space, controlled correspondences/directives, records management, etc.) to managers and employees within ANG. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of resource management applicable to the assigned programs.

Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other ANG and FAA organizations, as necessary.

Collaborates with the Office of Human Resources (AHR) to provide ANG with top-notch organizational human capital program support, services, and status reporting related to position management, performance management, workforce planning, workforce analysis, strategic recruitment, training and hiring flexibilities delegated to the Agency and/or staff office.

Supports the Director, Deputy Director, and Division Manager on human capital planning, workforce analysis, workforce development, and strategic recruitment efforts by identifying and assessing alternative approaches (including industry standards and best practices). Defines measures, tracks, and reports critical workforce service metrics, including identifying metrics deficiencies, gaps, or areas needing improvement to meet organizational needs. Works with senior management and/or more experienced professionals to resolve complex
issues or problems.

Develops new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques to accomplish tasks, and ensures processes and procedures are applied consistently throughout the organization. Utilizes a variety of automated databases to input, update, and maintain data and workload activity. Develops, or oversees the development and preparation of routine and recurring reports to provide updates and to assist ANG senior management with relevant analysis, planning, and status updates.

Other managerial duties include strategic planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. Approves substantive personnel actions, such as selections and promotions involving employees. Defines and organizes staff and work to accomplish objectives and meet performance measures. Identifies and evaluates opportunities for operational efficiencies and/or cost savings.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

This position could be assigned to one or more of the following organizations within the PMO: Surveillance Services Group, AJM-4.

The General Engineer applies expert technical knowledge of the practices, principles, theories, and techniques of engineering and experience in a broad spectrum of National Airspace System (NAS) related programs to lead research, development, and acquisition of complex and highly integrated engineering systems, equipment, and technology into the NAS. Acts as a technical expert to develop new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Uses knowledge of NAS components, interdependencies, and potential for operational improvements,
executes key program/project activities such as requirements development and management, systems engineering, and investment analysis on one or more programs.

Applies experience with program and/or project management principles and processes, such as lifecycle and logistics management, financial planning, and risk management to facilitate the integration of automation, contractual, and procurement elements into major NAS programs. Applies project and program management principles to lead formulation of strategies, financial, business and planning deliverables and activities across the enterprise of system and capability solutions. Monitors and facilitates the establishment of programs and changes to program costs, schedules and scope through skill in Acquisition Management System principles.

Applies knowledge of NAS programs and Enterprise Architecture to analyze data and to identify and mitigate and support Risks, Issues and Opportunities (RIOs) implementation and integration across the enterprise and in leading multiple programs. Researches, develops and identifies program dependencies and their associated RIOs using knowledge Air Traffic Management systems, including automation, surveillance; air/ground communications, weather and enterprise systems. Uses engineering expertise related to operational domains
and of the NAS to facilitate alignment of program dependencies and their associated RIOs and to provide expertise and advice to multiple programs on integration (synthesis) of capabilities into systems and the NAS.

Monitors the performance of contracts and provides technical advice to the contracting officer, as applicable. Leads enterprise level working groups solving technical issues and capitalizing on opportunities and engages senior leadership making recommendations that drive more effective and efficient organizational alignment, which may affect staffing of bargaining unit positions. Conducts engineering analyses and studies to define and interpret NAS level requirements and to conduct integration planning using the FAA NAS Enterprise Architecture. Leads the establishment and implementation of program Requirements Management Plans. Provides support to the goals of improving cross-organizational project implementation and communication.

Often develops new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Develops methodologies, data and tools to measure performance against goals. Monitors the automated dashboard and provides assistance with the planning and execution of the PMO enterprise Risk Management and Requirements Management activities for one or more programs.

Works mainly independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. As employee is a technical expert, his or her final work typically is reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This position could be assigned to one or more of the following organizations within the PMO: Surveillance Services Group, AJM-4.

The General Engineer applies expert technical knowledge of the practices, principles, theories, and techniques of engineering and experience in a broad spectrum of National Airspace System (NAS) related programs to lead research, development, and acquisition of complex and highly integrated engineering systems, equipment, and technology into the NAS. Acts as a technical expert to develop new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities. Uses knowledge of NAS components, interdependencies, and potential for operational improvements,
executes key program/project activities such as requirements development and management, systems engineering, and investment analysis on one or more programs.

Applies experience with program and/or project management principles and processes, such as lifecycle and logistics management, financial planning, and risk management to facilitate the integration of automation, contractual, and procurement elements into major NAS programs. Applies project and program management principles to lead formulation of strategies, financial, business and planning deliverables and activities across the enterprise of system and capability solutions. Monitors and facilitates the establishment of programs and changes to program costs, schedules and scope through skill in Acquisition Management System principles.

Applies knowledge of NAS programs and Enterprise Architecture to analyze data and to identify and mitigate and support Risks, Issues and Opportunities (RIOs) implementation and integration across the enterprise and in leading multiple programs. Researches, develops and identifies program dependencies and their associated RIOs using knowledge Air Traffic Management systems, including automation, surveillance; air/ground communications, weather and enterprise systems. Uses engineering expertise related to operational domains
and of the NAS to facilitate alignment of program dependencies and their associated RIOs and to provide expertise and advice to multiple programs on integration (synthesis) of capabilities into systems and the NAS.

Monitors the performance of contracts and provides technical advice to the contracting officer, as applicable. Leads enterprise level working groups solving technical issues and capitalizing on opportunities and engages senior leadership making recommendations that drive more effective and efficient organizational alignment, which may affect staffing of bargaining unit positions. Conducts engineering analyses and studies to define and interpret NAS level requirements and to conduct integration planning using the FAA NAS Enterprise Architecture. Leads the establishment and implementation of program Requirements Management Plans. Provides support to the goals of improving cross-organizational project implementation and communication.

Often develops new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Develops methodologies, data and tools to measure performance against goals. Monitors the automated dashboard and provides assistance with the planning and execution of the PMO enterprise Risk Management and Requirements Management activities for one or more programs.

Works mainly independently and has broad discretion to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and policies. As employee is a technical expert, his or her final work typically is reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the lead Training Specialist and subject matter expert for all mission-critical accident investigative and technical training agencywide.

Duties performed:

• Developing a comprehensive curriculum for training accident investigators and technical support personnel to be implemented utilizing a variety of platforms (i.e. in-person, virtual, interactive multimedia, job aids, on-the-job training facilities, etc.).
• Serving as an instructional advisor on the development and implementation of training curricula for accident investigation professional and technical career development.
• Advising accident investigative subject matter experts on instructional methodology and best practices.

• Conduct extensive searches for information pertaining to a wide range of complex and/or unusual supply transactions and patterns.
• Research problems surfaced by customers and resolve issues or routes to appropriate senior leadership for further analysis.
• Retrieve and use data to evaluate a wide variety of supply transactions, programs, and vendor inquiries.
• Evaluate various supply transactions to include customer issues, backorders, turn-ins, and receipts for mission critical property.
• Perform research to determine reasons for patterns of transaction errors and failures. Research different databases and publications to extract data.
• Analyze data from different databases to ensure consistency and accuracy.

(1) Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.

(2) Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required. Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required. Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior to takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels.

(3) May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc.

(4) Perform other duties as assigned.

The major duties of this position are:

• Partnering with the General Counsel in directing the work of the Office, which includes sharing the responsibility for the overall Office management and the supervision and review of the work of the Office's attorneys and other staff. This work includes the most important legal determinations and business of the Board.
• Advising and assisting the Board with respect to legal matters concerning the duties, functions, and activities of the Board, the interpretation of federal laws applicable to or affecting the Board or its activities (including the Interstate Commerce Act), the preparation or review of rules, regulations, orders, and opinions, and other documents.
• Defending Board actions on judicial review through pleadings, motions, briefs, and oral arguments. Representing the Board's interest in other court matters, including government interest and Trails Act matters.
• Providing compliance oversight on the Freedom of Information Act, Federal Records Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, and Ethics issues and legal advice regarding general law matters (such as personnel, procurement, and budgeting issues) for the Board.

• Operates large, complex riding lawn mowers that have multiple or independently controlled cutting decks, and/or specially designed mowers that operate on slopes; lawn and garden tractors with various specialty attachments.
• Operates other types of equipment (e.g., lawn edging equipment, trimmers, brush cutters, brush chippers, etc.) and hand tools (e.g., shovels, picks, pulaskis, digging bars, rakes, etc.), to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails.
• Carries out special laboring assignment(s) which require knowledge of several steps, phases, or detailed procedures and a practical knowledge of project requirements and objectives.
• Loads and unloads supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Moves furniture, removes and sets signs, paints picnic tables and signs, rakes and waters lawns, trims trees and shrubbery, picks up litter, and cleans and repairs fire pits.
• Cuts trees and heavy vegetation with axes, chainsaws, or powered brush cutters; stacks heavy logs, lumber, and sacks of cement, etc., or performs other duties requiring similar judgment and comparable heavy physical effort.