Total 120 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Edinburg, Texas

Contacts are with customers who are both internal and external to the agency. Incumbent provides advice to management on the procedures for testing, chain of custody, and the ramifications of a positive test result. Monitors the urinalysis collection process. Serves as a principal point of contact with the contractor, contractor's laboratory personnel and FAA/DOT officials.

Resolves issues in relation to problems encountered either in the chain-of-custody and specimen integrity process or with the collection site. Arranges with contractor's legal representatives to provide expert witness testimony in cases involved in legal hearings. Develops statistical data and analyses on the program. Ensures that training is provided to managers, supervisors, and their staff on specimen collection procedures. Monitors performance of the contractor and prepares necessary reports. Some administrative duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to, the mailing out of test results. Incumbent complies with all Quality Management System (ISO-9001) requirements.

G Band:

• Incumbent performs a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the direction of the manager and the Lead DPC.

• Will apply experience and detailed knowledge to plan and accomplish job duties.

• Will demonstrate some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks, however, duties are closely supervised.

• May have frequent contacts with customers and other external parties on routine matters such as, gathering information, explaining regulations, and discussing the customer’s situations. As necessary, some communication with contacts will be closely supervised.

• Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es).

• Typically receives guidance on selecting approaches from a manager, Lead DPC, or more experienced professional. Refers problems and work issues to a manager, Lead DPC, or more experienced professional when guidelines are not available or applicable.

• Work typically is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities support activities of the organizational unit and may affect project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the LOB/SO.

H Band:

• Incumbent performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager and Lead Drug Program Coordinator.

• Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish job duties. Duties are primarily performed independently.

• Establish policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches.

• Assignments often require reviews of policies and precedents under the limited guidance of a manager or other employee.

• Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, Lead DPC, or more experienced professional. Refers to managers and/or more experienced professionals with issues that require their attention.

• May help with solutions or make recommendations.

• Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically support and may be vital to the success of projects and/or activities for one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's.

NOTE: To facilitate all phases of the DOT drug and alcohol-testing program, there is a requirement for telephone availability. Telephone availability is a situation where the incumbent must be available by telephone during a portion of his/her off duty hours.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels;
• Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies;
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates;
• Monitors and controls critical supplies;
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment;
• Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems;
• Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition;
• Completes specialty cart preparation;
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles;
• Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced levels.
• Develops and/or revises lesson plans and training materials for fighter crew chief curriculum.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress and performance.
• Inputs necessary data into the Technical Training Management System (TTMS).
• Maintains professional and technical expertise.

• Conducts classroom, laboratory or field instruction
• Develops and/or revises training materials
• Evaluates student progress and performance
• Counsels students to identify and help resolve problems as required
• Maintains professional and technical expertise
• Accomplishes special projects

• Control carrier deliveries of shipments to terminals, manage railcar movements, and documentation functions for cargo destined for locations outside the continental United States (CONUS).
• Receive shipment information from carriers, shippers, and Government agencies.
• Classify and rate a variety of commodities, determining commodity or class rate description, selects the proper classification and authority, and issue Government bill of lading/commercial bill of lading for a wide variety of overseas destinations
• Analyze a variety of computer-generated reports for accuracy to determine correction areas, causes of errors, inconsistencies and other data discrepancies.
• Provide administrative support to the Traffic/Cargo Management Division.

This Assistant Federal Security Director - Generalist position is located at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected, you will be responsible for supporting the Federal Security Director (FSD) by providing day to day direction for airport security and operations at airports with multiple checkpoints and a workforce. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing support in the following areas: tactical planning, execution and operating management for coordinated security services.
• Participating in briefings concerning sensitive security information.
• Serving as a Principal Advisor to the Federal Security Director (FSD) on all matters concerning operational support.
• Developing, planning, coordinating and managing support operations that include customer service/stakeholder programs, training and engineering services.
• Conferring with FSD and/or appropriate staff personnel to outline work plans, to provide technical advice to resolve problems, to review status reports and to modify schedules in order to meet workload fluctuations.
• Organizing and implementing the Federal Security Crisis Management Response Plan.
• Implementing performance and enhancement of security and screening standards for airport employees and passengers, oversight of passenger, baggage and air cargo security screening, airport security risk assessments, security technology implementation and maintenance within established guidelines; crisis management, data and communications network protection and recovery as it impacts on Federal security responsibilities, employee security awareness training; and coordination of applicable Federal, state and local emergency services and law enforcement.
• Assisting with providing guidance in monitoring and evaluating existing security operations and related programs and in developing and implementing innovative approaches for long term improvements.
• Making major recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues affecting the overall operation of the airport.
• Interfacing with individuals from Headquarters and other airport operations to assure effective program management.

• You will extract and assemble data to make requisitions for supplies.
• You will respond to customer requests for supply service and support.
• You will resolve problems, concerns, conflicts, or issues with the purchase or delivery of materials.
• You will review stock levels to adjust to changing customer requirements and projected depletions.

• Maintain stock levels and supply flow according to usage rates, delivery time, current demand, items on hand, and cost based on quantities orders.
• Maintain a register of all repair work orders.
• Type various documents such as justification for priority order items that include memorandums, letter, forms, and other materials.
• Store incoming supplies that may require special handling procedures.
• Conduct searches for information pertaining to abnormal supply transactions and patterns, reconciling as needed.

The PAI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The PAI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The PAI provides policy assistance to field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to Federal aviation Administration (FAA) policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.

Advises other inspectors of major changes in the operation of the aircraft; Standardizes procedures and judgments used by inspectors to evaluate the operation of the aircraft; Evaluates new training methods and equipment (e.g., simulators) for initial certification; Serves on national boards that determine the minimum equipment necessary to operate a particular type of aircraft safely; and Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft. Develops plans to resolve problems.

As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over a major air carrier with very extensive and complex avionics. Analyzes flight involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and freight service; or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities which are equipped and staffed to handle the latest and most sophisticated turbojet aircraft and associated systems. This level includes responsibility for nationally and internationally prominent carriers who operate the largest, most advanced fleets of turbojet aircraft in the industry

The PAI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.

The incumbent is a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive.

Serves as a confidential integrator in all aspects of program responsibilities to include, but not limited to, conducting program studies, potential bargaining unit impacts/issues/resolution, operating practices or procedures with a view toward their acceptability within organization/national plans. Identifies problems and devises appropriate courses of action acceptable to management officials, and assures effective follow-through within program responsibilities to accomplish desired improvements.

Creates and maintains channels of communication by interfacing with key stakeholders and a wide range of other external groups. The incumbent must be able to explain, advocate, and express factual information and ideas in a convincing manner to negotiate with groups and individuals internal and external to the Service Center, develop an expansive professional network with other organizations (government and non-government) and identify internal and external issues that impact the work of the Service Center.

Performs a variety of special and/or sensitive assignments, independently or with the Group Manager, involving research, analysis, development of written materials, and coordination of substantive program issues and activities.

Applies knowledge of FAA's policies and objectives to identify, define, and organize work for multiple work activities. Provides advice, counsel, or instruction on work matters. Identifies potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action. Assures that activities are efficiently carried out and that program objectives are being effectively accomplished. Assures uniformity and consistency of performance by the Service Center and adherence to national policies.

Presents briefings to representatives within FAA and to various national/international organizations. Provides operational expertise in representing the FAA at meetings and seminars.

Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems.

The incumbent is expected to perform work independently resolving potentially controversial or sensitive issues. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations and external concerns. Creates new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems.

Final work is subject to review by the Group Manager. Work is typically reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of national goals and program objectives.

• Determine facility equipment to accommodate maintenance requirements.
• Prepare formal and informal reports for current and projected projects.
• Identify equipment required to complete exercises.
• Determine edits to make for Shop Work Instructions (SWI) to ensure adherence to internal requirements.
• Coordinate Standard of Work for the Maintenance Task List to implement in the workforce.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

• Lead and manage a branch performing a variety of quality assurance oversight functions of production operations in a highly industrialized depot complex.
• Engage in the maintenance, repair, and/or overhaul of rotary wing aircraft, assemblies, sub-assemblies, accessories, components, and parts in accordance with the Depot Maintenance Concept.
• Provide technical and administrative guidance to subordinates related to meeting the rotary-wing aircraft depot overhaul quality assurance concepts.
• Recommend and/or direct changes deemed necessary because of unforeseen developments or mission changes.
• Conduct efforts to assure work is accomplished effectively, solve technical and management problems, and make recommendations for improvement to methods.
• Monitor the accomplishment of assignments and a wide variety of projects, reviewing and evaluating programs during execution and utilization.

• Schedule the use of aircraft.
• Complete mission and training requirements.
• Review flight plans for accuracy.
• Maintain dispatch board.
• Prepare and maintain flight operation records.

This Master Transportation Security Officer- Security Training Instructor position is located at Dallas Love Field (DAL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Master Transportation Security Officer (MTSO), you will support the airport training program through performance of a variety of training-related functions. In addition to training program responsibilities, you will also perform pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD), or his/her designee, a minimum of 20% of the time. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing training instruction within established guidelines and standards in support of nationally developed training programs (e.g., new hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, Crossover); supporting recurrent training needs, and conducting return to duty and remediation training.
• Adapting/developing local training materials to meet requirements; conducting local training in accordance with training standards; assisting with the training department administrative support (e.g., Online Learning Center (OLC) entry, training resource room facilitation, roster management, conducting testing, and ensuring evaluations are done); assisting with training logistics support components (e.g., coordinating needed supplies and materials); managing classroom dynamics; resolving routine classroom problems; monitoring and evaluating training and providing feedback on needed adjustments; recommending enhancements; and maintaining communication with management and supervisors concerning issues with training that may reveal security-screening weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
• As directed, providing mentoring/coaching to address identified training needs.
• Administering and scoring training tests (e.g., job knowledge, image).
• Assisting with PASS Practical Skills Observations (PSOs) and conducting Level 3 Assessments, as needed.