Total 210 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Fort Novosel, Alabama

The primary purpose of this position is to as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position, to serve as an assistant to the Maintenance Group Commander and as such, reviews policy and assists the Senior ART/Maintenance Group (MXG) Commander in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling all activities and operations of the Maintenance Group. Incumbent receives experience, training, and instruction in providing overall staff direction to all Maintenance Group programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. In conjunction with the MXG Senior Art/Commander plans, direct, organizes, manages, and provides oversight for activities in the Maintenance Group. Responsible to the Maintenance Group Senior ART/Commander in integrating, and executing all aspects of the assigned maintenance activities/programs within cost, schedule, performance and/or system supportability requirements.
2. Represents the Maintenance Group Commander at a variety of installation and functional area organizational meetings. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other group commanders, representatives and senior staff at Numbered Air Force, HQ AFRC, gaining MAJCOMs, and Air Staff.
3. Ensures effective operation of the aircraft maintenance complex. Make periodic and comprehensive assessment of program through a review of performance indicators, productivity goals and accomplishments, deficiency reports, audit findings, etc.
4. Accomplishes special staff studies, projects and initiatives resulting from legislative and regulatory changes, reengineering efforts, new technology, privatization, program/mission changes, etc. Identifies the need for studies, establishes goals and objectives, and designates working group(s) as needed.

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position; to verify and analyze on and off equipment, malfunctions, troubleshoot, calibrate, modify, fabricate, test, align, inspect, repair, configure, de-configure, and load assigned integrated nuclear/conventional weapons delivery systems; and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.

Duties:
1: Troubleshoots integrated nuclear/conventional weapons systems, electronic and electromechanical components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, bomb navigation systems, subassemblies, Alternate Mission Equipment, and test equipment to determine nature of malfunctions and corrective actions required both on and off equipment.

2: Performs maintenance, repair, inspection, fabrication and modification of integrated nuclear/conventional weapons systems electronic and electro-mechanical components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, bomb navigation systems, and their subassemblies for both on and off equipment.

3: Removes/installs integrated nuclear/conventional weapons systems electronic components, fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, bomb navigation systems, and subassemblies for both on and off equipment and associated test equipment. Controls tools, cleans work area and equipment and completes work control documents in accordance with established procedures. Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program, and complies with security regulations, directives, and policies.

4: Performs pretest, operational, functional, electrical, mechanical, and final testing of integrated nuclear/conventional weapon systems electronic components fire control systems, electro-environmental systems, bomb navigation systems, and their subassemblies both on and off equipment. Performs explosive operations, loads and unloads, positions, arms, and safes all assigned nuclear/conventional air munitions and pyrotechnics on assigned aircraft and or equipment.

5: Accomplishes configuration changes of integrated nuclear/conventional weapons control, launch, release, and suspension assemblies on assigned aircraft and equipment based on mission requirements. Plans and conducts training of reserve personnel, Active Duty and other employees.

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.

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.

• Prepare and submit orders for supplies and equipment using the automated material management system.
• Manage accountable property and supply transactions in the DoD mandated property accounting system, Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS).
• Receive, open and presort incoming mail and correspondence for District Office, and routes or delivers to appropriate office or official.
• Manage the ordering/replenishment, receipt, storage, issue, and disposal, of all District curriculum materials.
• Serve as the designated Government Purchase Cardholder (GPC) for the office under the supervision of a Billing Official and uses the GPC to purchase supplies and services for the activity.
• Maintain a perpetual inventory of nonexpendable (accountable) property and durable supply records.
• Inform senior management on recommended changes to system and process to clarify or increase efficiencies, report situations that require management intervention, and when variations have been resolved or implemented.
• Provide guidance on the practices, procedures, capabilities, and operations of the activity's data processing systems.
• Verify the availability of funds, supply levels, emergency conditions, economic order quantities, and authorizations to submit orders for supplies.
• Interpret documents such as specifications, standards, technical orders, manuals, catalogs, manufacturer's brochures, and procurement contracts and terms used by manufacturers in the sale of various commodities.

• Exercise caution when backing to load or unload at the docks, ramps or similar locations.
• Read maps and judge road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest routes.
• Use judgment when deciding the manner and sequence of loading cargo to achieve load balance.
• Operate a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,000 pounds.
• Select routes, obey all traffic laws and safety regulations when operating a motor vehicle.
• Perform inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.

• Serve as the desk control officer with the responsibility of directing and operating the security communications system network.
• Serve as the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) operator with the responsibility for the monitoring and the operational control of the Sensitive Arms IDS computers.
• Maintain both secure and open communication with mobile patrols and posts, controls and directs security force actions in routine and/or emergency situations.
• Initiate periodic patrol and post location and status check from security personnel.
• Conduct long and short-term investigations when solutions cannot be achieved during the course of a normal shift.
• Serve as the primary operator for the Intrusion Detection System consisting of two computer systems to monitor sensitive security buildings.
• Instruct personnel having less familiarity with work operations on a day-to-day basis in specific security procedures and techniques applicable to orders and instructions relating to work assignments.
• Exercise a thorough knowledge of all security orders, regulations and procedures applicable to all posts and patrols within the depot security operation.

• You will create the annual overarching USN and USMC list of Defense Worldwide Working Capital Fund (DWWCF) SRM projects for execution.
• You will participate in multi-agency meetings in support of warfighter planning requirements, SRM and MILCON project adjudication, and real property alignment.
• You will participate in the Installation Program Review Board (IPRB) meetings for the DWWCF MILCON projects which requires negotiation of significant multi-million dollar matters of fuel operations planning and mission support.
• You will respond to taskers with broad generalized requests to analyze the overall engineering and operational certification, training, and health of all the naval fuel departments, facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Serves as Accountable Officer/Supply Operation subject matter expert to the Director of the LRC and supported units utilizing the GCSS-A to account for and manage the property assets of the LRC, ASA, and Tenant Activities.
• Ensures the update and currency of hand receipts and audit trail records for all accountable property and reconciles hand receipts with the property book.
• Plans, assigns work, and evaluates work performance of subordinates; establishes deadlines and priorities based on the workflow, difficulty of the work, and capabilities of employees, and policies set by higher levels of supervision.
• Works with installation staff, AMC, and higher headquarters to obtain increased Tactical Related Applications Program (TRAP) equipment through loans, requisitions, or lateral transfers.

• 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.

• Plan weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates.
• Plan, organize, and execute field maintenance of wheeled and light tracked vehicles, self-propelled artillery systems, and fire control, armament, ground support, and powered driven chemical equipment.
• Develop performance standards, counsel’s employees on performance, and makes formal and informal performance appraisals.
• Ensure that subordinates are adequately informed of their responsibilities concerning hazardous materials/waste with the work area.

• Analyze and interpret relevant supply planning policy to ensure established objectives are met.
• Apply inventory management and supply planning operations expertise to balance supply to meet forecasted demand by generating secondary item supply action recommendations.
• Develop comprehensive plans that include supply system decisions that consider more than the status of an individual item or a specific problem.
• Demonstrate the applicable supply planning competencies and proficiencies influencing the twelve Life Cycle Logistics competency areas identified in the Life Cycle Logistics Competency Model.
• Plan, develop, implement, and manage effective and affordable product supply support strategies throughout the life cycle for weapons, materiel, or information systems, as addressed in applicable policy/regulatory guidance.
• Integrate all known planning assumptions into the supply plan for secondary items by interfacing with demand planners, inventory specialists, order fulfillment specialists, Organic Industrial Base (OIB) program analysts.
• Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) inputs and coordinate with the responsible authoritative source of these inputs. Reviews and analyzes recommendations and identifies the required supply execution plan.

• Spearhead formal and informal training to the organization.
• Maintain accountability of administrative actions.
• Review inventory of supply operations for discrepancies.
• Organize shop tools to distribute appropriately to employees.
• Prepare daily reports to monitor shop equipment database.

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.

Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials.

Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved.

Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of rotorcraft-helicopter operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.

Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier and air operator surveillance.

Certification:

Approves/accepts or disapproves/rejects manuals, school curriculum, and revisions to such. May require amendments to previously approved documents to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.

Evaluates training programs and procedures manuals to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Approves or disapproves training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs.

Approves/disapproves designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.

Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others. Negotiates changes essential or desirable in their policies and procedures. Determines the appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action and determines through on-site inspection or inspector reports the effectiveness of any action.

Evaluates and approves/disapproves requests to operate under conditions not previously authorized and may prescribe additional conditions and limitations as appropriate.

Evaluates Helicopter Air Ambulance Operators to determine compliance with 14 CFR.

Approves the original issuance of operations specifications and issues original operating certificates. Approves amendments to operations specifications. Evaluates the safety of proposed changes in route or airport authorizations; prescribes any changes required before approval.

Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.

Surveillance:

Monitors all phases of operations including training programs and records; base and station facilities; rotorcraft/helicopter external load operations; air tour operations; Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations; and route systems. Coordinates with and reviews reports from geographic inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of operations. Directs or suggests changes required to correct such trends.

Monitors the activities of designated examiners, check airmen and instructors.

Performs other duties as assigned.