Total 60 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Richmond, Virginia

This Writer-Editor position is located in Enterprise Support (ES), Operations Management (OM), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Under limited minimal direction of a manager or supervisor writes and edits high-quality products that effectively explain and interpret the Agency's stance on various transportation security issues.
• Serves as the primary writer/editor supporting the researching, writing, editing, and coordinating of materials for signature by TSA management officials. Supports the development and management of the TSA Style Guide, Correspondence Manual and correspondence standard operating procedures, and leads associated training for employees across TSA - headquarters and field.
• Acts as editorial advisor to program analysts and personnel in the Agency for condolence, retirement, and employee recognition correspondence signed by the Administrator in addition to other correspondence signed by TSA management officials. Helps to identify process improvements related to writing and review; provides solutions to program offices' writing challenges; reviews executive-level correspondence and reports for adherence to TSA, DHS, and component styles and standards; and advises program offices on correspondence standards and processes.
• Participates in TSA teams to review writing and editorial policies and guidelines, resolve style and editorial differences, and make recommendations for updating these requirements consistent with office priorities, program needs, and federal plain language best practices.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist (Explosives) position is located in the Security Operations, Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO) division, Aviation Coordination, Explosives Operations, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a technical authority and consultant to agency management, industry representatives, other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on explosive operations and devices, weapons of mass destruction, etc. Serves as a technical authority and/or lead on projects, programs, and other work activities; prepares comprehensive papers and reports summarizing data and findings; and evaluates and analyzes complex aviation transportation security data.
• Directs a team of subordinates on explosives effects pertinent to the branch and overall transportation safety.
• Develops comprehensive briefings and directs technical training courses/presentations (which includes designing or evaluating existing course curriculum) on explosives, improvised explosive devices, weapons of mass destruction, evolving technology threats, and all related security subjects for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) covering all modes of transportation.
• Partners with TSA Requirements and Capabilities Analysis (RCA) office serving as the Senior TSA Explosives Representative when conducting aviation survivability tests which includes determining if explosive devices would cause catastrophic failure if such device(s) were to detonate in flight.
• Provides subject matter expertise (SME) throughout the agency to Security Operations (SO), Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO), Aviation Coordination Division (AVCOR), and the Explosives Operations Branch (EOB) on national security threats which includes explosive evolving technologies and unmanned Delivery Systems threats.
• Develops detailed communication and guidance documents for use by the field and internal TSA stakeholders. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance or may be of an ambiguous nature therefore extensive interpretation is required in addressing pressing issues. The incumbent must utilize considerable judgment and ingenuity to develop and establish new guidance practices or make ingenious recommendations.
• Generates various security plans and reports for submission to Security Operations leadership which contain descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to transportation security programs and protocols. The incumbent must collect and analyze data from a variety of sources whilst considering the impact, interrelationships, and complex functions and activities as well as confirms the accuracy and authenticity of security-based information.
• Performs in-depth review and identifies trend analyses based upon classified data and information on existing and emerging explosives threats. Analyzes assigned security issues, interprets data, draws relevant conclusions, and formulates probabilities based upon current and past intelligence situations.
• Carries out all supervisory responsibilities which include(s): planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work; assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluating the work performance of subordinates geographically located various sites; interviewing candidates and initiating appointment(s), promotion(s), or reassignment(s) actions for positions within the unit; approving leave requests; hearing and resolving complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager; effecting minor disciplinary measures, such as warning and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; identifying developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; finding ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; and preparing performance standards and evaluating performance via completion of performance appraisals.

• Schedules USAF base training events, students, instructors and resources.
• As a Wing Scheduler, coordinates and resolves complex scheduling problems across a myriad of agencies.
• Deconflict, organize, prepare and finalize daily flying schedules for 1 FW, Langley AFB controlling agencies and all other units using Langley AFB airspace (Local Airspace).
• Performs Chief of Training Duties.

• Monitors and reviews processes and performance for enterprise-wide studies and initiatives and serves as senior advisor to the Process Owner regarding enterprise-wide Order Fulfillment functional process performance issues.
• Develops methodology and procedures to identify problems and develop solutions that improve effectiveness of performance review.
• Plans, organizes, and directs reviews; assigns segments of the review to various functional process organizations; and coordinates the efforts of the functional analysts/experts throughout the agency.
• Based on research and findings, provides the Process Owner and other senior level agency representatives with recommendations addressing complex and interrelated enterprise-wide Order Fulfillment issues for successful implementation.
• Recommends process-specific improvement designs based on comprehensive surveys and studies involving the formulation, coordination, and implementation of short-range and long-range plans for successful deployment of enterprise system.
• Conducts policy analysis and serves as Agency expert for the development and implementation of enterprise-wide policies related to the Order Fulfillment processes.
• Analyzes legislative/regulatory requirements that impact Order Fulfillment process activities, interprets intent of governing documents, and directs complex studies of policies, procedures and programs, including functional and system implementation.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations for the Order Fulfillment process.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for dispatching of General Services Administration vehicles, coordinating needed maintenance and repairs, keeping vehicles clean.
• Operates all vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to approximately 29,500 lbs. in order to carry out all the functions of Engineering Service and support the needs of the FXHCC.
• Transports patients, medical records, medical equipment, supplies, linen, mail, VAMC personnel and other items essential to the day-to-day operations of the FXHCC.
• Operates gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions and is required to load and unload vehicles.
• Makes special touring trips to different locations as requested.
• Completes all maintenance service records to document activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This Security Assistant position is located in the Personnel Security Branch, Security and Administrative Services (SAS), Enterprise Support (ES), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs multiple, moderately complex duties in connection with the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program.
• Assists higher-level specialists with the implementation and execution of personnel security matters in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, directives, and issuance's.
• Using different processes and methods, plans and carries out a variety of moderately complex security support assignments, reviews and reconciles various documents and records, and resolves a variety of problems through coordination with organizational representatives and personnel security supervisors and managers.
• Conducts background research and fact finding as requested by security management or program officials to obtain additional information from other files or researches governing rules, regulations, or policies that address specific issues.
• Provides recommendations to security specialists and program officials on appropriate courses of action to resolve and/or respond to specific questions.
• Assembles and reviews various security packages that involve numerous items, provisions, and attachments for incompatible information or administrative discrepancies.
• Prepares authoritative correspondence responding to inquiries on internal operations based upon an in-depth knowledge of the commonly applied policies, regulations, and precedents used in the organization.
• Takes the lead in adapting and implementing new office policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to team members in day-to-day assignments ensuring overall consistency and quality of work.
• Compiles, tracks, and analyzes statistical and narrative data from a variety of sources to develop case files for use of senior employees.

This Security Assistant position is located in the Personnel Security Branch, Security and Administrative Services (SAS), Enterprise Support (ES), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs multiple, moderately complex duties in connection with the Personnel Security (PERSEC) program.
• Assists higher-level specialists with the implementation and execution of personnel security matters in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, directives, and issuance's.
• Using different processes and methods, plans and carries out a variety of moderately complex security support assignments, reviews and reconciles various documents and records, and resolves a variety of problems through coordination with organizational representatives and personnel security supervisors and managers.
• Conducts background research and fact finding as requested by security management or program officials to obtain additional information from other files or researches governing rules, regulations, or policies that address specific issues.
• Provides recommendations to security specialists and program officials on appropriate courses of action to resolve and/or respond to specific questions.
• Assembles and reviews various security packages that involve numerous items, provisions, and attachments for incompatible information or administrative discrepancies.
• Prepares authoritative correspondence responding to inquiries on internal operations based upon an in-depth knowledge of the commonly applied policies, regulations, and precedents used in the organization.
• Takes the lead in adapting and implementing new office policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to team members in day-to-day assignments ensuring overall consistency and quality of work.
• Compiles, tracks, and analyzes statistical and narrative data from a variety of sources to develop case files for use of senior employees.

This Operations Research Analyst position is located Security Operations, Administrative Services, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Applies experience and advanced technical know ledge of operations research analysis to lead complex analyses and small studies on a quantitative or qualitative basis, formulate overall concepts, evaluate findings, and recommend solutions for determining the effectiveness of field program or operations to meet established goals, measures, and objectives.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts analytical studies using large volumes of data to projects the likelihood of a terrorist attack and leverages analytical results to improve programmatic operations.
• Participates in the selection and application of mathematics, economics, econometrics, and statistics appropriate to conducting Risk Analytics.
• Provides technical guidance and coordinates efforts involved in carrying out various aspects of assignments, the design of samples and experiments, and the design of evaluation and program monitoring techniques. Monitors, evaluates, and documents the results of work activities and prepares final recommendations.
• Participates in meetings, briefings, presentations, and conferences with other management officials to discuss major program changes, performance metrics, projects milestones, formulates, executives and justifications to influence decisions and provide guidance.
• Identifies mathematical applications to improve existing programs, determines types of data to be collected, formulates study methodologies, and assists functional activities in the implementation of operational segments and data analysis.

This Transportation Security Specialist position is located in Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE), Aviation Branch, Transportation Security Administration(TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Headquarters (HQ) Principal Security Specialist and the primary day-to-day HQ level point of contact with airline operators and specifically with Aircraft Operator Security Coordinators (AOSC) as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulation part 1544.
• Serves as the agency's liaison to principal points of contacts for domestic airlines and industry stakeholders. Manages Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) industry engagement relationship and communications with stakeholders. Provides security policy interpretation and oversight of regulated entities' implementation of TSA security programs and other regulatory requirements.
• Serves as primary point of contact for aircraft operators regarding interpretations of complex transportation security policies, programs, regulatory requirements, and a wide range of other issues applicable to aviation security and airport operations. Serves as the technical subject matter expert on aircraft operator risk reduction related issues and airline concerns relating to complying with existing Security Directives or Security Plans.
• Conduct independent research, analysis, evaluations and studies of existing security policies and requirements, procedures, standards, and programs to ensure industry compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinated with management when appropriate.
• Conduct and oversee announced/unannounced security program reviews and activities using metrics, trends, intelligence, and vulnerability data to determine areas of highest need, conducts a mix of proactive and reactive compliance activities to address identified needs, and consults with management to identify best course(s) of action.

• Utilize spreadsheets and/or queries to support inventories and/or other requests.
• Maintains stock record account for ammunition supplies.
• Maintain requisitioning objectives to provide adequate stocks of ammunition based on forecasted requirements.
• Analyze the results of applying guidelines and/or recommends changes.
• Prepare documentation for the disposal of ammunition residue.

As a Fuel Distribution System Worker (Title 32), WG-5413-08, you will perform the below duties:

1. Receives, stores, and issues aviation fuels for the facility. Orders fuel under a negotiated government contract with a vendor who provides delivery to the storage location. Receives fuel by tanker truck or direct pipeline and assists in operations required to secure fuel in fixed storage facilities. Handles and monitors associated equipment including grounding lines, hoses, gauges, pump, etc., and ensures that established procedures and safety practices are strictly observed. Ensures that fuel amounts received are the amounts ordered and completes appropriate receipt documents.
2. Operates a complete bulk fuel storage and distribution systems composed of storage tanks, interconnecting line and pipe arrangements, pumps, meters and gauges, etc., in the movement of fuels between storage tanks and to refueling equipment and facilities consisting of 1200-5000 gallon tanker trucks and/or hydrant refueling equipment interconnected with the fuel farm. Operates necessary transfer and pumping equipment including valves, pumps, safety lines, and hoses. Coordinates with personnel receiving fuel, and observes to ensure safe conditions exist during fuel transfers. Performs general maintenance on facilities involving flushing tanks, cleaning and charging strainers, draining water from lines and tanks, and reporting the need for more extensive repair needs.
3. Operates gasoline or diesel-powered truck with a gross vehicle weight of more than 22,000 pounds having 12000 to 5000 gallon capacity on public roads and highways on a regular and recurring basis in order to receive aircraft fuel from a commercial or government storage site and transport it to aircraft operating sites. Based on destination, determines the route to be followed taking into consideration clearance of underpasses, load limits of bridges and overpasses, detours, and road capacities, etc. Exercises skill in being capable of operating vehicles with multiple forward speeds in two or more gear ranges, two or more driving wheels and air brake systems. Must be able to back the vehicle into narrow areas and around loading docks, etc., and drive on steep grades and curves without spilling cargo. Because of the hazardous nature of the cargo transported, exercises extreme care and all applicable safety precautions in loading, storing and dispensing fuel and in operation of the transporting vehicle.
4. At a tank truck loading facility, operates equipment to transfer fuel from storage tanks by coupling and uncoupling hoses, monitoring meters and gauges, opening and closing valves, operating pumps, and recording fuel mounts received. Transports fuel from the fuel farm to the flight line and positions the vehicles to facilitate off-loading of fuel. Exercises extreme caution in maneuvering around parked aircraft by ensuring that tanker and aircraft are properly grounded and operates the pumping equipment used to transfer fuel to the aircraft. Monitors gauges and motors and coordinates with personnel fueling the aircraft. Starts and stops pumps, closes and open valves, disconnects and drains hoses, etc. Effects emergency cut off of pumping operations in case of accident. Performs operator maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operable. Performs duties required to off-load or defuel aircraft when needed to perform maintenance or other functions.
5. Performs required fuel testing. Determines the existence of water in fuel tanks and follows procedures to drain it. Conducts aqua-glo, milpor, and other fuels tests at required intervals to determine the existence of water, sediments, and other contaminate in the fuel. Drains required fuel samples from storage and dispensing units, and prepares them for shipment to testing laboratories.
6. Prepares documentation required in accounting for fuel types and coordinates information with other supply functions.
7. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

This Supervisory Attorney Advisor position is located at Chief Counsel (CC), International Operations & Law, Enforcement Incident Management, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains expert knowledge of international laws affecting TSA operations and programs, advises key TSA senior leaders and DHS officials on international legal issues related to TSA activities and engagements with foreign governments and international organizations, and provides legal advice to the International Operations office and the International Policy and Programs Division and other TSA offices in their determinations regarding international policy development, strategies, and plans for addressing threats to transportation security.
• Advises clients at the Assistant Administrator (AA) level and is responsible for responding directly to the AAs/Deputy AAs and their staffs with immediate assistance. Possesses the ability to be persuasive and, as necessary, persistent with senior executive clients while deftly balancing the most sensitive political, operational and situational ramifications. Recognizes issues with national and international import and is responsible for providing relevant information directly to the Chief Counsel, the AAs and other senior staff.
• Oversees legal work directly impacting the mission of TSA HQ organizations and regularly having national and international implications on national and transportation security and the transportation industry. Has situational awareness regarding the impact of legal approaches and recommendations on multiple internal and external parties, and transportation or national security.
• Drafts, negotiates, and concludes bilateral and multilateral international agreements and other arrangements to advance TSA program and policy objectives globally consistent with overarching U.S. Government policies and laws, with high-ranking officials and diplomatic officers of foreign governments and regional and international organizations, in coordination with other USG agencies, including but not limited to the Department of State (DOS), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other stakeholders as appropriate and necessary. Works with the International Civil Aviation Organization (!CAO) and appropriate foreign governments' aeronautic authorities to address security concerns on passenger flights by foreign air carriers in foreign air transportation.
• Provides written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, security standards, regulations or decisions in the application of the U.S. Constitution, Federal laws, legislation, or policies to programs conducted or assisted by DHS components, and to DHS policies.

This Supervisory Attorney Advisor position is located at Chief Counsel (CC), International Operations & Law, Enforcement Incident Management, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains expert knowledge of international laws affecting TSA operations and programs, advises key TSA senior leaders and DHS officials on international legal issues related to TSA activities and engagements with foreign governments and international organizations, and provides legal advice to the International Operations office and the International Policy and Programs Division and other TSA offices in their determinations regarding international policy development, strategies, and plans for addressing threats to transportation security.
• Advises clients at the Assistant Administrator (AA) level and is responsible for responding directly to the AAs/Deputy AAs and their staffs with immediate assistance. Possesses the ability to be persuasive and, as necessary, persistent with senior executive clients while deftly balancing the most sensitive political, operational and situational ramifications. Recognizes issues with national and international import and is responsible for providing relevant information directly to the Chief Counsel, the AAs and other senior staff.
• Oversees legal work directly impacting the mission of TSA HQ organizations and regularly having national and international implications on national and transportation security and the transportation industry. Has situational awareness regarding the impact of legal approaches and recommendations on multiple internal and external parties, and transportation or national security.
• Drafts, negotiates, and concludes bilateral and multilateral international agreements and other arrangements to advance TSA program and policy objectives globally consistent with overarching U.S. Government policies and laws, with high-ranking officials and diplomatic officers of foreign governments and regional and international organizations, in coordination with other USG agencies, including but not limited to the Department of State (DOS), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other stakeholders as appropriate and necessary. Works with the International Civil Aviation Organization (!CAO) and appropriate foreign governments' aeronautic authorities to address security concerns on passenger flights by foreign air carriers in foreign air transportation.
• Provides written and oral counsel, legal reviews, opinions, security standards, regulations or decisions in the application of the U.S. Constitution, Federal laws, legislation, or policies to programs conducted or assisted by DHS components, and to DHS policies.

This Master Transportation Security Officer- Security Training Instructor position is located at Yeager Airport (CRW), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Master Transportation Security Officer (MTSO), you will support the airport training program through performance of a variety of training-related functions. In addition to training program responsibilities, you will also perform pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD), or his/her designee, a minimum of 20% of the time. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing training instruction within established guidelines and standards in support of nationally developed training programs (e.g., new hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, Crossover); supporting recurrent training needs, and conducting return to duty and remediation training.
• Adapting/developing local training materials to meet requirements; conducting local training in accordance with training standards; assisting with the training department administrative support (e.g., Online Learning Center (OLC) entry, training resource room facilitation, roster management, conducting testing, and ensuring evaluations are done); assisting with training logistics support components (e.g., coordinating needed supplies and materials); managing classroom dynamics; resolving routine classroom problems; monitoring and evaluating training and providing feedback on needed adjustments; recommending enhancements; and maintaining communication with management and supervisors concerning issues with training that may reveal security-screening weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
• As directed, providing mentoring/coaching to address identified training needs.
• Administering and scoring training tests (e.g., job knowledge, image).
• Assisting with PASS Practical Skills Observations (PSOs) and conducting Level 3 Assessments, as needed.

This Transportation Security Specialist position is located in Operations Security, Policy Plans and Engagement (PPE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans and carries out complex and comprehensive analyses involving foreign aviation security programs, plans, and initiatives. Provides technical advice and support to, the branch and field elements. Makes proposals to management to enhance overall effectiveness of the organization and assists in the creation of internal processes that standardize cargo branch workflows.
• Establish and provide policy guidance/procedures to others, both internally and externally, and provides recommendations to improve procedures.
• Represents the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a technical specialist on projects, programs, and other work activities, and provides technical guidance to managers and staff concerning, passenger and cargo security, inter-governmental, and intra-governmental
• cooperative agreements.
• Plans and carries out complex and comprehensive analyses involving global transportation security programs, plans, and initiatives. Research on behalf of and provides technical advice and support to the branch and field elements.