Total 32 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Concord, California

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION

The primary purpose of the SUPERVISORY SUPPLY TECHNICIAN, GS-2005-9, is to serve as Property Book Officer and be responsible for the management of organizational property accounts.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

The incumbent, evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of safety regulations, and has responsibility for perceiving the need for, recommending the initiation of, and justifying new or amended regulations to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and supplementary regulatory material. The incumbent of this position is responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with 14 CFR for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing all matters related to air carrier maintenance safety issues.

Special Projects

Provides on a continuing basis effective control of assigned branch projects and special assignments and a means of reporting status and accomplishment thereof to the Branch Manager. Perceives the need for and proposes research and development projects. Determines the need and makes substantiated recommendations for new or amended regulations, policies, and procedures.

Enforcements

Evaluates IFO performance in investigation and reporting of enforcement cases and accident and incident cases. Proposes new or amended investigation and/or enforcement policy for the Division and appropriate offices/agencies.

Technical Assistance

Participates in field office in-depth evaluation to determine program accomplishment and effectiveness and accordance with established policy. Develops and prepares recommendations for corrective action based on evaluation findings.

Exemptions

Incumbent is responsible for the preparation of Federal Register notices regarding original petitions for exemptions within their assigned area of responsibility. Also, the incumbent coordinates with other Aviation Safety and Flight Standards organizations to develop a complete analysis and appropriate response. Since exemptions are rulemaking documents, this review may include coordination with the Office of Rulemaking and the Office of General Counsel so that the denial, grant or disposition of petition for rulemaking will withstand a legal challenge. Technical input must be reviewed for completeness and ensure it responds to all aspects of an exemption petition.

Policy Development and Implementation

Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned programs areas to include evaluation and analysis. Develops policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards related to IFO work programs and adherence to related policies. Reviews and evaluates, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations to assure they have kept pace with needs to which they were directed and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate. Assures effective coordination of assigned programs and activities with Safety Assurance offices, other organizational segments of the Division, the Agency and organizations outside of the agency.

Training and Outreach

The incumbent engages with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs. Represents the agency as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training for assigned technical programs. Develops new and revises existing agency employee training courses, to include on-the-job training (OJT) job task analysis (JTA) documents. Serves as course mentor for agency sponsored training courses.

Representative to Industry, Government, and International Organizations

Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs operations, facilities, and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

FV-F Duties: Performs basic but progressively more difficult assignments under the close direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Applies basic knowledge of routine procedures and techniques involved in carrying out the work of the organization and applies these procedures and practices within the framework of established guidelines to accomplish assignments. Typical assignments may include, gathering general data/information from various sources, conducting limited research, applying standardized policies and procedures, and working with higher level professionals to perform day-to-day operations. Utilizes automated program analysis systems, tools and software programs to support planning, controlling and analysis of projects and programs.

FV-G Duties: Under the general direction of a manager, provides program support to the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Initiates Airport Improvement Program (AIP) programming actions and reservation of funds in SOAR in accordance with business rules. Ensures programming actions comply with established deadlines. Reviews, validates and tracks distribution of grant documentation and ensures grant files are maintained in accordance with policy and procedures in support of an annual clean audit. Identifies issues, makes recommendations and takes corrective action as identified by internal/external audits. Tracks, monitors and reports expenditure rates and expiring or excess AIP grant funds to the management team. Prepares, processes and tracks grant closeout packages. Validates funding amounts, projects amounts and fund types are properly adjusted and are in accordance with policy and procedures. Reports discrepancies to a manager or higher level employee. Initiates and completes grant close-out actions In SOAR and provides closeout documentation to Accounting (AFN/AMK) to ensure grants are closed in SOAR and Delphi. Provides AIP funding information on airport projects related to PFC application to program managers. Reviews notices submitted to the FAA and/or tracks receipt and processing of FAA Form 5010 for updating the FAA's National Flight Data Center (NFDC) systems.

FV-H Duties: Under limited direction of a manager, coordinates the administrative functions of the office. Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the Property Delegate responsible for maintaining accountable property records in property management system. Performs annual inventory and processes actions for approval by the Property Custodian. Prepares, edits, tracks controlled correspondence including briefing papers, Congressional inquiries, and Freedom of Information Act requests. Ensures packages are complete, accurate, include appropriate documentation and are appropriate routinely to the responsible parties. Establishes new or modifies current organizational controls to improve processes and procedures, monitors deadlines, independently follows-up with staff to ensure time lines are met, informs management of any discrepancies. Provides related reports of pending actions to a manager or more senior employee on a reoccurring basis. Prepares, tracks and monitors appropriate documentation in support of procurement requests for office supplies, materials, services and government leased vehicles, as requested. Coordinates equipment and contractual services procurements. Monitors requests for supplies, services and procurements from initiation to completion. Distributes calls for training. Enrolls employees in training courses. Tracks staff completion of mandatory training and ensures employees meet annual training requirements. Reports delinquencies to a manager or higher level employee. Tracks and provides updates to the management team on travel estimates/expenditures for budgetary purposes. Validates accounting codes prior to manager approval.

FV-F Duties: Performs basic but progressively more difficult assignments under the close direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Applies basic knowledge of routine procedures and techniques involved in carrying out the work of the organization and applies these procedures and practices within the framework of established guidelines to accomplish assignments. Typical assignments may include, gathering general data/information from various sources, conducting limited research, applying standardized policies and procedures, and working with higher level professionals to perform day-to-day operations. Utilizes automated program analysis systems, tools and software programs to support planning, controlling and analysis of projects and programs.

FV-G Duties: Under the general direction of a manager, provides program support to the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Initiates Airport Improvement Program (AIP) programming actions and reservation of funds in SOAR in accordance with business rules. Ensures programming actions comply with established deadlines. Reviews, validates and tracks distribution of grant documentation and ensures grant files are maintained in accordance with policy and procedures in support of an annual clean audit. Identifies issues, makes recommendations and takes corrective action as identified by internal/external audits. Tracks, monitors and reports expenditure rates and expiring or excess AIP grant funds to the management team. Prepares, processes and tracks grant closeout packages. Validates funding amounts, projects amounts and fund types are properly adjusted and are in accordance with policy and procedures. Reports discrepancies to a manager or higher level employee. Initiates and completes grant close-out actions In SOAR and provides closeout documentation to Accounting (AFN/AMK) to ensure grants are closed in SOAR and Delphi. Provides AIP funding information on airport projects related to PFC application to program managers. Reviews notices submitted to the FAA and/or tracks receipt and processing of FAA Form 5010 for updating the FAA's National Flight Data Center (NFDC) systems.

FV-H Duties: Under limited direction of a manager, coordinates the administrative functions of the office. Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the Property Delegate responsible for maintaining accountable property records in property management system. Performs annual inventory and processes actions for approval by the Property Custodian. Prepares, edits, tracks controlled correspondence including briefing papers, Congressional inquiries, and Freedom of Information Act requests. Ensures packages are complete, accurate, include appropriate documentation and are appropriate routinely to the responsible parties. Establishes new or modifies current organizational controls to improve processes and procedures, monitors deadlines, independently follows-up with staff to ensure time lines are met, informs management of any discrepancies. Provides related reports of pending actions to a manager or more senior employee on a reoccurring basis. Prepares, tracks and monitors appropriate documentation in support of procurement requests for office supplies, materials, services and government leased vehicles, as requested. Coordinates equipment and contractual services procurements. Monitors requests for supplies, services and procurements from initiation to completion. Distributes calls for training. Enrolls employees in training courses. Tracks staff completion of mandatory training and ensures employees meet annual training requirements. Reports delinquencies to a manager or higher level employee. Tracks and provides updates to the management team on travel estimates/expenditures for budgetary purposes. Validates accounting codes prior to manager approval.

Directs the work of subordinate employees for at least one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. May be responsible for supervising employees in more than one SSC/duty location. Duties typically include planning/communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking, recommending, or approving corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.

Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approval of leave. Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed for subordinates. In addition to evaluating work performance, justifies recommendations for awards/bonuses for positions in the unit for higher-level approval. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.

Identifies developmental training needs of employees and self and requests for and/or arranges needed developmental and operational training. Communicates unconventional training requests with higher level management to determine accessibility, available funding and best use of resources. Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters. Hears and resolves complaints from employees at the informal stage, referring group grievances and more serious, unresolved complaints to the higher level manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Fosters a fair and equitable work environment.

Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, and advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Responsible for applying program resources to meet defined requirements.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. May have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.

Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the SSC. Participates in planning and executing organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Consults with higher level management to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

- Performs work planning responsibilities. Performs work direction responsibilities.

- Performs administrative responsibilities.

- Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Equal Opportunity Treatment (EOT) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.

- Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

- Manages the aircraft maintenance production effort by assigning priorities of work necessary to accomplish flying schedules and maintenance plans.

This Transportation Security Inspector-Surface position is located in Oakland International Airport (OAK), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring security compliance of persons and transportation systems and entities regulated under the Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500 series. You will perform selected assignments and progressively responsible inspection work such as:

• Conducting less complex inspections or portions of more complex inspections.
• Applying basic technical inspection knowledge acquired in formal core training and on-the-job training (OJT), along with any limited experience gained prior to or after such training.
• Conducting regulatory inspections and investigations, and supporting criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected security violations.
• Responding to security incidents, threats, violations, or potential violations.
• Providing overt and covert presence, including high visibility activities, to detect and reduce identified security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Participating in covert and overt test and audits, as well as vulnerability assessments.
• Reviewing and analyzing assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security or safety problem.

• Exercises technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers.
• Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials based on workload projections on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, in accordance with general work schedules, methods, and policies established by higher-level supervisors.
• Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects.
• Assigns work to individual workers by verbal or written instructions.
• Monitors work in progress and inspects completed work to assure work order requirements.
• Sets performance standards for subordinates and makes formal appraisals of their work performance.
• Counsels employees and discusses informal complaints and grievances with workers and union representatives.
• Initiates disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintains work reports and records.

The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to administer, schedule, and conduct flight and ground training which
develops, upgrades, and evaluates the skills of loadmaster aircrew members; to perform aircrew duties as instructor loadmaster in the unit type aircraft and to perform related staff support duties; to train reservists in these duties.

Duties:
1. Develops and provides technical loadmaster upgrade and proficiency training/instruction to Reserve aircrew member and ART personnel.
2. Conducts flight and ground training which develops, upgrades, and evaluates the skills of loadmaster aircrew members.
3. Accomplishes preflight inspection of aerospace ground equipment and applies external power to the aircraft. Accomplishes pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and cargo/airdrop systems according to flight manual procedures. Accomplishes passenger briefings to include the use of emergency equipment, evacuation procedures, and border clearance requirements.
4. Directs the placement of material handling equipment to accomplish cargo on/off loading operations.
5. Computes and completes aircraft weight and balance documentation either manually or electronically.

• You will act as a single point of contact for inbound and outbound shipment management.
• You will arrange for the pickup and/or delivery of personal property shipments.
• You will determine and advise on entitlements or procedures related to, for example, temporary storage of goods, weight allowances, prohibited items, and shipment of unaccompanied baggage, privately owned vehicles, and household goods.
• You will respond to all member/employee and TSP requests for information/assistance.

- Performs a broad range of standard receiving assignments. Maintains records and documents actions.
- Performs a broad range of standard storage assignments.
- Performs tasks involved in issuing/shipping items. Performs material handling duties, including the use of tools and other equipment, in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.
- Operates forklift trucks and automated material handling and identification equipment to include mobile stock selectors and electromechanical automated equipment, such as high-rise automated storage and retrieval vehicles to move, stack and unstack, load and unload, bin, and position material.
- Drives one or more types of trucks such as pickup, panel, and flatbed trucks, which typically have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less, on public roads at highway speeds.

• You will manage shipment solutions affecting off-station shipping of general freight, hazardous materials, Arms Ammunition and Explosives, classified, high dollar value, fragile, security-risk aviation, and ship materials.
• You will ship materials using all modes of transportation.
• You will review shipping requests for accuracy, communicate with the customer when needed, make corrections, and forward shipping requests to the Regional Transportation Office.
• You will conduct market research in order to facilitate the purchase of supplies and materials used internally or materials expended fulfilling customer requirements.
• You will make informed decisions based on cost analysis to be determined by material characteristics/classification, dimensions and weight, urgency of need, and customer mission requirements.
• You will serve as a freight/Small Package Express (SPE) shipping technical consultant and advisor, providing technical advice and administration of all customer shipments.
• You will perform as technical advisor on transportation policy matters, providing tracking formation, liaison between military transportation, commercial carriers, customers, and tenant commands.

• Plans, supervises, and coordinates all manual/automated property warehousing functions.
• Oversees warehousing operations by providing and monitoring internal control procedures to quality and quantity of work standards.
• Plan use of subordinate workers equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis.
• Recommend solutions to staffing problems and work operations.
• Examine materials or requisitioned items to identify defects and determine condition code, classification, and reparability/non-reparability.

• You will adjust brakes, transmission linkages, engine idle, voltage and current control valves, sensing valves, expansion valves, or pressure regulator valves to maintain vehicles.
• You will analyze test results to locate improperly functioning vehicle parts for repair or replacement.
• You will operate electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, computer diagnostic scanners, electronic engines analyzers, opacity meter, dynamometers, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers) to diagnose vehicle problems.
• You will follow instructions in technical manuals or drawings to run operational checks on vehicle components.
• You will determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform automotive work.
• You will test automotive computer control systems and emission systems using on-board computer diagnostic systems or other test equipment.

• Closely observe a vast perimeter to include restricted waterways, rail entrances, access control points, entry control points and special security areas to prevent possible attempts at espionage, sabotage or unlawful intrusion.
• Receive and apply instructions and training in the application of federal regulations, state regulations, DoD and Army regulations, security procedures, laws, guard orders, vehicle operations, boat operations, basic first aid.
• Perform security guard duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, pilferage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security and safety regulations of the terminal.
• Control access of vehicles, pedestrians, boats, railcars and aircraft/drone access to the terminal.
• Verify identification through use of identification cards, badges, biometrics, automated records, vehicle decals and placards, verbal questioning and other means to ascertain access requirements.
• Guard and protect Federally owned property, buildings and equipment against trespass, theft, fire, and accidental or willful damage or destruction.
• Monitor access to premises by verifying authorization using locally established badging systems that act as checks and balances on one another to eliminate a breach opportunity.
• Perform vehicular patrol in restricted and administrative areas of the installation and on harbor patrol watercraft providing security measures for personnel, ships/boats and trains entering the terminal.