Total 33 transportation logistics job vacancies in tacoma washington

Serves as an ATSS with the Technical Support Operations Group. Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS. Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery.

Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities and is recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS.

Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.

As a principal specialist/expert for major projects and/or program areas resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions. Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues.

Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems, recommending reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to handle unanticipated situations and organizational needs.

This work includes responsibility for evaluating diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products. Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection, and timely resolution of equipment, systems or services with the NAS.

Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Develops recommendations for enhancing efficiency of systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader. Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to FAA employees, contractors and other organizations as needed. Supervisor rarely reviews completed work.

Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning.

Utilizes appropriate Personal Safety Training and supplied Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when engaged in restoration and maintenance activities. Ensures all involved parties utilize PPE for the task appropriately.

Contacts are both internal and external. Represents the organization as the primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.

Serves as an ATSS with the Technical Support Operations Group. Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS. Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery.

Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities and is recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS.

Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.

As a principal specialist/expert for major projects and/or program areas resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions. Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues.

Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems, recommending reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to handle unanticipated situations and organizational needs.

This work includes responsibility for evaluating diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products. Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection, and timely resolution of equipment, systems or services with the NAS.

Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Develops recommendations for enhancing efficiency of systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader. Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to FAA employees, contractors and other organizations as needed. Supervisor rarely reviews completed work.

Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned activities ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning.

Utilizes appropriate Personal Safety Training and supplied Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when engaged in restoration and maintenance activities. Ensures all involved parties utilize PPE for the task appropriately.

Contacts are both internal and external. Represents the organization as the primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.

You will serve as a Marine Transportation Specialist and be responsible for providing detailed technical advice and assistance on the development, applicability, interpretation, and enforcement of international standards and treaties, and domestic laws, regulations, and policy affecting the marine safety program.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Conducting comprehensive studies and analyses and preparing regulatory proposals and changes in final draft form.
• Evaluating requests for exemptions or waiver of regulatory requirements involving comprehensive analysis of many varied proposals.
• Planning and conducting outreach activities with Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies.
• Participating in and potentially leading the development of rulemaking documents by providing technical expertise in the areas of subject matter expertise, project management, administrative procedures, and regulatory process requirements.
• Participating in and leading the development of policy documents by drafting documentation and providing technical expertise in the areas of subject matter expertise, project management, administrative procedures, and process requirements.
• Examining annual authorizing legislation and other legislative proposals and acts.

As the Recent Graduate Compliance Investigator you will:

• Assist in preparing explosives, fireworks, organic peroxide, and self- reactive material classification approval documents in final form for review.
• Assist in reviewing, coordinating, and referring explosives, fireworks, organic peroxide, self- reactive material classification approval applications, DOT explosive test lab and fireworks certification agency approval applications to the Sciences Branch and / or the General Counsel’s Office in developing technical evaluations and risk assessments.
• Assist in reviewing public comments received in response to proposed and final rule making notices and prepares replies to inquiries concerning proposed and final rules, and interpretations relevant to the programs.
• Provide advice in the form of draft letters, memoranda, and telephone communications in response to written and oral inquiries from shippers, carriers, other government agencies and the general public regarding the applicability and application of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) or approvals.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Hazardous Materials Regulations, including new and pending changes to enable performance of duties involving classification documents, inspection, and enforcement activities. Maintain an understanding and applying the relevant APA 87-1 Standard regulations.
• Represent the Department in meetings with officials of Federal, State, and local government departments and agencies, manufacturers, shippers, carriers, and trade associations. Participate in assisting in conference calls with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

The Ideal Candidate is described below:

• Has skills to communicate information to federal and state agencies, the hazardous materials industry and public, on regulatory matters relating to the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Has the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work in a changing environment.
• Has a passion to excel, motivation to be a self-starter, a willingness to learn and a desire to work hard in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledge or education in the area of chemistry would be preferrable.

• You will lead the development and implementation of Training and Organizational Change Management efforts in support of new logistics Information Technology (IT) capabilities and applications.
• You will assist in Acquisition Product Support efforts (Design Interface, Product Support Management, Product Support Strategy development, etc.) for new acquisition IT portfolio.
• You will assist in IT portfolio management to include cost, schedule, and performance.
• You will have demonstrated experience in the planning, acquisition, and execution of Product Support strategies for shipbuilding or major weapons system programs.
• You will formulate technical objectives to support long and short-range performance of logistics products to support delivery of Product Support capability to the Fleet.

• You will ensure that assigned surface ships and submarines completing availabilities will have the logistics and maintenance support that reflects the ship's end of overhaul equipment configuration.
• You will plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Logistics and Contracting Branch.
• You will plan and establish the work schedules, deadlines, and standards for acceptable work; coordinate and integrate contractor work schedules and processes with work of subordinates or others.
• You will review organization mission, functions, and manning; identify requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives.
• You will identify and implement process improvements to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers in test processes, and to increase the quality of products delivered.
• You will assess and revise policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.

A GS-0346-12, SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST:

• Directs the development of the logistics support plan and guidance for units, organizations and activities in support of federal and state missions to integrate the following command logistic functions; plans, operations, policies, combat service support automation, equipment on hand readiness, command property management, command supply discipline program, supply excellence program, Connelly Food Service Award Program, DoD National Transportation Association Award Program, food service and logistics resource management.
• Evaluates logistics data and requirements from STARC staff, units, USPFO, NGB and other organizations to direct development and implementation of logistic support plans, policies, operations and other actions to support federal and state missions. Directs the establishment of the logistics operations cell to support the STARC Emergency Operations Center for federal and state missions. Responsible for advising the DOL on logistics support issues to accomplish mission requirements. Evaluates the logistics force modernization program to assure that materiel fielding is accomplished within established milestones. Develops and coordinates tactical logistics support requirements for the state. Serves as the primary advisor to the DOL on logistics automation matters. Coordinates and directs the preparation of the DOL operating budget and monitors the current status of logistics accounts. Develops the logistic funding plan for the DOL and monitors the obligation of funds. Coordinates facility design and maintenance concerns of the DOL with DEH, to include recommendations for supply and maintenance facility design and the repair of facilities. Management oversight of the General Services Administration Lease Vehicle Program (less recruitment and retention program).
• Performs a full range of supervisory functions. Implements accepted provisions of personnel management such as equal employment, merit promotion, career development, performance appraisals, employee counseling, incentive awards and position management. Selects or contributes to the selection of subordinates. Hears employee grievances and deals with union representatives as required. Establishes performance standards, authorizes leave and is responsible for time and attendance. Ensures adequate training is available for employees within the division. Initiates formal requests for personnel actions. Ensures accuracy of position descriptions. Ensures a safe working environment for all employees in accordance with current safety and OSHA requirements and directives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Coordinate planning missions with managers and employees to revise or develop contingency plans.
• Manage internal and external taskings; write Operations Orders (OPORDS), Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOS), and Memorandums of Instructions (MOIs).
• Maintain various peacetime and wartime contingency plans standard operating procedures, policies and procedures.
• Prepare plans in support of contingency operations to include battalion integrated contingencies and movement of forces and personnel.
• Participate in training exercises directed by higher headquarters.
• Assist in all areas of Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) planning and execution.

• You will serve as a fleet consultant and a product support subject matter expert in the operation, maintenance, and product support of a wide variety of complex equipment, systems and platforms.
• You will ensure Capability Development Document (CDD) requirements for availability, reliability, sustainment, operations support cost, training and manpower are met.
• You will ensure development and implementation of derived requirements that support the CDD are included in ship specifications, contracts, and product support strategies.
• You will manage, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate the execution of Integrated Product Support (IPS) to ensure achievement of desired outcomes through development and implementation of appropriate product support arrangements.
• You will ensure all program requirements have proper product support for relevant, system-of-systems, and shipbuilding have support throughout their life cycle.
• You will develop, justify, and execute the product support budget for product support programs as well as working any programmatic issues.
• You will ensure systems product support strategy elements are incorporated into acquisition documentation, procurement specifications, contracts, and engineering documents.
• You will provide advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, on a wide range of product support issues to ensure all decisions comply with policy, guidance, regulatory directives and statutory law.
• You will conduct final reviews of all completed work to ensure valid technical concepts and methods have been applied.
• You will perform supervisory duties to include providing administrative and technical guidance, employee performance evaluations, identifying training needs, and workload management.

• Coordinate planning missions with managers and employees to revise or develop contingency plans.
• Manage internal and external taskings; write Operations Orders (OPORDS), Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOS), and Memorandums of Instructions (MOIs).
• Maintain various peacetime and wartime contingency plans standard operating procedures, policies and procedures.
• Prepare plans in support of contingency operations to include battalion integrated contingencies and movement of forces and personnel.
• Participate in training exercises directed by higher headquarters.
• Assist in all areas of Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) planning and execution.

• You will act as point of contact for all household goods shipment management functions related to invoicing, Storage in Transit/Non-temporary Storage (SIT/NTS), and providing Transportation Service Provider (TSP) quality assurance oversight.
• You will approve/disapprove invoices and pre-approve accessorial service submitted by Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) or contractors.
• You will monitor TSP/contractor performance and initiate appropriate action when TSPs/contractors do not comply with requirements to include, but are not limited to, issuing Letters of Warning, Letters of Suspension, Contract Deficiency Report (CDR)
• You will manage shipments in both Storage-in-Transit (SIT) and Non-Temporary Storage (NTS).
• You will coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contractual requirements.

• You will input, track, and manage the data associated with acquisition, evaluation, and analysis for the purpose of undersea vehicle production acceptance.
• You will coordinate the logistics of production hardware with associated parties with NUWC and the production Contractor.
• You will support the Production Acceptance Engineers within the Production Acceptance and Test Branch
• You will be responsible for input, tracking, and management of data associated with the production of undersea vehicles.
• You will Monitor Contractor, Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA), Depot, Underwater Range, and other program operations for data associated with undersea vehicle production hardware.

The Supervisory Transportation Industry Specialist:

• Makes decisions on work activities presented by subordinate employees and contractors and providing oversight on products produced by Office staff. Supervises and manages a staff of experts and highly technical personnel in aviation, including but not limited to domestic and international passenger travel, average fares, fuel and consumption costs, industry employment and jobs, and airline carrier performance data. Provides the administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work, establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members that are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
• Directs the planning, initiation, and management of statistical products involving commercial aviation; oversees a team that develops and manages data programs and products; (3) identifies gaps and inconsistencies in complex data, (4) oversees the timely publication of statistics on commercial aviation, (5) directs rapid responses to short term information requests, and (6) advises BTS leadership of strategies and tactics to assure integration of commercial aviation data with other BTS products.
• Plans and assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, with consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, the capabilities of employees, and oversees execution of the work assigned. Evaluates work performance of subordinates and appraises staff performance; provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters; interviews and selects candidates for positions within the team; and recommends promotion and/or reassignment of subordinates. Hears and resolves serious complaints from employees, Effects minor disciplinary measures and recommends other action in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees/growth opportunities for employees, ensures that performance standards are developed, and exercises delegated affirmative action and diversity responsibilities.
• Serves as the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) on contracts supporting BTS OAI, data and analytical program activities and projects. CORs are responsible to apply their professional, technical and/or scientific knowledge of their field in the development or evaluation of technical requirements in connection with the negotiation, administration, or termination of contracts.  Incumbent must complete at a minimum, 40 continuous learning- points every two years initial and refresher training to employees serving in a COTR or COR role.  Reference: September 6, 2011, OFPP Memorandum: Revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification for CORs (FAC-COR) and White House Policy Letter 05-01.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is the principal federal statistical agency in the Department of Transportation and the Nation’s preeminent source of information about commercial aviation. BTS is seeking a director for its Office of Airline Information to lead a team that collects and publishes data on air travel and on on-time performance, employment, and finance of commercial airlines. The director should have an understanding of the aviation industry, the regulatory process for data collection, and the management of complex data collection systems.

OST/BTS is looking for a seasoned, motivated, and self-reliant professional who can 1) has expertise in obtaining information on air carriers and other forms of transportation, 2) manage the development of support of regulatory processes and information technology, and 3) assign special projects with skilled professionals who ensure accurate and complete transportation statistics.

• Performs logistics management operations that involve planning, coordinating, or evaluating the logistical actions required to support a mission or another designated program.
• Identifies all activities that will be involved in providing needed logistical support.
• Integrates the actions required of each activity into a comprehensive logistics plan in support of or to be incorporated into overall program plans.
• Monitors progress toward meeting the logistics plan and to identify the cause and impact of delays or other problems.
• Adjusts plans and schedules for all related actions as required by delays or changes to logistics requirements.
• Evaluates plans for and provision of logistical support for feasibility, efficiency, and economy, and to develop alternatives when required.
• Serves as an SME for transportation matters manages, analyzes, coordinates, and plans transportation functions, including regulation of transportation services by the government.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

As a Budget Officer, GS-0560-15, you will perform the following major duties:

Supervises the work of budget analysts with the responsibility for ensuring timely performance and quality of work, evaluating performance of staff against established standards for performance, and administering leave, hours of work, and counseling on other administrative matters.

Formulates and develops strategy of agency budget requests and prepares the analyses on the impacts to the agency. This includes developing and preparing budgetary information, summaries, and tables to respond to a variety of specific requests and to facilitate the presentation of the budget.

Apprises senior management of NTSB's financial condition and advises them of the recommended measures necessary to ensure proper funds management, such as revising apportionments and operating plans, reprogramming, and limiting expenses.

Reviews and analyzes budget estimates and requests for allotments of programs for accuracy, adequacy of support, narrative justification, and conformance with budgetary policy and recommends necessary changes and revisions where applicable.

Responsible for the development of apportionment requests to OMB based on all resources available to the NTSB. Establishes allotments and financial plans to affix accountability.

Reviews pending/proposed legislation, Congressional questions, and other budget documents to assess the resource Implications on the budget execution programs of the NTSB.