Total 259 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Fort Sam Houston, Texas

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Performs as a journeyman-level aircraft mechanic
• Determines when systems, assemblies, or sub-assemblies require repair or when a component should be replaced.
• Fills out aircraft logbook using Aircraft Notebook digital maintenance records
• Issues instructions or guidance concerning procedures and techniques to be used, assisting or demonstrating performance of complex tasks
• Responsible for scheduling maintenance to ensure completion of critical actions and optimum work flow and resources used.

• 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.

• Develop plans and procedures for improving processes or correcting deficiencies of supply operations.
• Perform supply activities such as receiving, storing, transferring, and issuing supply items for the department.
• Review demand history for stocked items to determine appropriate requisitioning objectives.
• Serve as primary point of contact and control of all requests for services and repair parts.
• Serve as Government Purchase Card holder for the Healthcare Technology Management section.
• Serve as primary point of contact for control of all one-time, annual and warranty contracts.
• Utilize a computer to input document information, update database, and retrieve document registers for inventory, budget, or contract information.

• Serve as Assistant Transportation Coordinator; obtain pricing information from the Transportation Services Division, prepare and submit Motor Transportation Requests to the Director for approval, and transmit completed paperwork for funding.
• Store equipment and supplies, issue expendable and non-expendable supplies and equipment, and manage inventory.
• Research vendor sources, product availability, deliverability, and cost.
• Establish and maintain sufficient stock levels, ensure proper storage procedures are used to avoid damage and organize and arrange items in a manner that will ensure easy access and inventory.
• Analyze office requirements for new or replacement office equipment, furniture, supplies, materials, repair parts, and services.
• Process paperwork, maintain records, monitor purchase transactions, and enter information into the document register.
• Maintain ready reference files of frequently consulted regulations, policies, rosters, directories, and other material.
• Operate a computer to input transactions into an automated database (i.e., General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)), and prepare a variety of narrative reports, correspondence, charts, and statistical tables.
• This list is not all-inclusive.