Summary This position is part of the NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation, Department of Energy. As a Command Director of Agent Operations Central Command (AOCC), you are responsible for managing the movement, distribution, and safe and secure transportation of nuclear weapons, components, and materials from points of manufacture, storage, or use, to authorized destinations within the U.S. nuclear weapons complex via ground and/or air transportation services. Responsibilities As a General Transportation Manager (Command Director), you will: Responsible for providing technically authoritative guidance and advice in implementing a major segment of national transportation program within OST for both individual operational missions and interpretation/implementation of general transportation policy in direct support of National Nuclear Security Administrations (NNSA) Transportation Safeguards System (TSS). Ensure DOT, NRC, DoD and NNSA policy and/or procedural compliance as it applies to air and ground transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Effective solutions are critical to the safe and secure transportation mission and paramount in the timely completion of customer needs. Plan, coordinate and schedule resources and activities to ensure that effective utilization of all available assets (i.e., vehicles, aircraft, and personnel) are integrated into a single, cohesive, and effective operational plan. Develop and direct the implementation of delivery schedules. Develop an itinerary and trip manifests for the movement of non-nuclear material. Perform technical and administrative supervision over highly complex, multi-mission work. Plan work to be completed by employees, set and adjust short-term priorities, assign work based on priorities and employee capabilities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Represent OST in coordination meetings with integrated contractors, design laboratories, various NNSA divisions, DoD, and Defense Threat Reduction Agency management officials, which includes addressing such areas as packaging and shipping container issues affecting multiple programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary or two (2) year trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Qualifications 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 requires: 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. 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. Education There is no education requirement for this position and education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. All positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE. Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.
