Clarification from the agency

This position is open to internal Air Force, Air Mobility Command (AMC) personnel only.

1. Programs the movement of all cargo to include special cargo involving dangerous/hazardous materials, general cargo, rations, Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) items, household goods and high priority cargo (Green Sheet, 999, Life or Death, Forward Supply System (FSS), Mission Capability (MICAP), etc.) out of the aerial port for expeditious movement to its final destination.
2. Reviews daily flying schedules for forecasted missions with special interest on routings and capability forecast worksheets depicting space blocks of high priority cargo/passengers.
3. Inspects cargo pallets for weight or piece discrepancies and suitability for military or commercial aircraft.
4. Assists the flight chief by performing various related support duties involving the load planning and inspection activity.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work occasionally requires travel away from normal duty station.
• May be required to perform hazardous material and joint inspections.
• Position is subject to shift rotation and uncommon tour of duty and exposure to prevailing or inclement weather conditions.
• Experience involving the scheduling the movement of cargo into or through one or more freight terminals in the appropriate amounts in order to balance the flow with the terminals' capacity to accommodate - (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - the freight and the carriers' capacity to transport the cargo is highly desired.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent(s) of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position and must be able to pass a flight line test.
• Must obtain Explosive Handler qualifications within 6 months of assignment. Must recertify as an Explosive Handler IAW published guidelines and instructions.
• Must obtain qualifications and remain current as a certified aircraft Load Planner/Inspector for numerous types of military aircraft within one year.
• Must be hazardous cargo inspector qualified, Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipment. The incumbent has one year from date of entry on duty to become qualified. - (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - The Government will fund one opportunity to become qualified. If the incumbent fails to qualify on the first attempt, additional attempts will be at his/her expense.
• Must re-qualify as Hazardous Cargo inspector and as a Load Planner/Inspector IAW published guidelines and instructions.
• Incumbent must have the physical ability to inspect and coordinate movement of cargo on train load stands/hi-lines and on K-Loaders.
• Incumbent is subject to pre-employment physical

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (con't)

• Position requires lifting and carrying items up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to climb, using both arms and legs.
• Must be able to meet and pass established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast and depth.
• Employee must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions for Cargo Scheduling Series, 2144.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience that involved scheduling the movement of cargo into or through one or more freight terminals in the appropriate amounts in order to balance the flow with the terminals' capacity to accommodate the freight and the carriers' capacity to transport the cargo. Knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology of an extensive body of transportation rules, procedures and operations in order to perform a wide variety of interrelated or non-standard procedural assignments. Knowledge of commonly used cargo movement terminology and general operations of transportation processes to perform a variety of standard and nonstandard assignments. Current and factual knowledge of types and configurations of various commercial and military transport aircraft; cargo characteristics; loading/offloading procedures; cargo compatibility; regulatory requirements covering all types of cargo and mail; enroute structure; routings and capabilities of other aerial ports. Extensive knowledge and understanding of cargo receipt, storage, special handling, loading/offloading equipment, and related cargo processing aspects. Knowledge and skill of a variety of transportation inspection processes and procedures to include explosive, cargo movement procedures and computability. Knowledge of mathematic principles is required for aircraft weight and balance determinations, load sequencing, aircraft limitations, and cargo restraint and dimensions. Use of manual and mechanical-calculating methods is required in the performance of duties.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07 or above). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of the full range of the DoD Air Transportation system, Air Terminal Operations, aircraft load planning, Capability Forecasting and terminal inventory is highly desired.
• Knowledge of the instructions, regulations, and directives governing aircraft load planning and manifesting cargo is desired.
• Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility.
• Knowledge and skill in planning and safely executing air cargo loading, including Phase II Planning/Loading duties.
• Knowledge and ability to operate several computer systems, to include, but not limited to Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS), Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) and Microsoft Office.
• Skill in load planning various types and sizes of cargo that can be transported by military and commercial aircraft.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

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