This position is part of the NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation, Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will serve as Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Secondary), you will serve as the OD Director, responsible all OST operational transportation and traffic management programs, and direct operational support programs for the NNSA/OST Nuclear Material Couriers are consolidated within the Division.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-03 or GS-14. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: comprehensive knowledge of the OST mission to develop and implement policy, effectively analyze, and resolve critical transportation problems, and provide agency and/or interagency coordination involving OST transportation activities. This is a secondary position which must include experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier that demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the Transportation Safeguards System (TSS). Examples of Specialized Experience: Experience supervising and directing Transportation Safeguards System (TSS) operations. Experience managing large groups of employees and directing TSS operations. Experience developing, implementing, and managing policy related to transportation program activities. Directing, initiating, and implementing operational and training programs relative to the TSS. Experience providing guidance and solutions related to transportation program issues. Competencies: Influencing/Negotiating Leadership Planning and Evaluating Strategic Thinking For more information on the "Qualification Standards for Transportation Specialist Series 2101", please click here. For more information on the "Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, please click here. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Secondary), you will: Responsible for all direct operational support programs that enable the NNSA/OST Federal Agents to conduct the safe secure transportation of nuclear weapons, Nuclear Weapon Components, Special Nuclear Materials, Joint Test Assembles, and Limited Life Components. Develops and promulgates short- and long-range program plans/strategies and policy guidance, including resource levels and program priorities, overall requirements, schedules, and milestones. Promotes and ensures the integration/coordination of policy, guidance, and important and complex program activities. Initiates and maintains regular and recurring contacts with high-ranking civilian or military supervisors and senior management officials in NNSA headquarters, or comparable personnel in other Federal agencies. Develops work plans based on external trends and events.