Total 61 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Abilene, Texas

This Program Specialist (Armorer) position is located in the Aviation Programs Branch (APB), Executive Assistant Administrator's Office (EAA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a central point of contact for providing guidance to students and training staff on all aspects of firearms repair, preventive maintenance, functional testing, and safe operation.
• Collaborates closely with manufacturers and vendors to ensure students and training staff receive up to date technical guidance.
• Responsible for assessing and evaluating firearm performance data, diagnosing issues, and ensuring all weapons are serviced correctly. Organizes and directs firearm warranty issues.
• Responsible for inventory control of all weapons; ordering, inventorying, and storing supplies and safety equipment; and maintaining accurate records.
• Uses a variety of office software packages to maintain and update information on program operations. Develops and produces reports as needed.

• Knowledge of small arms operations, repair, and maintenance procedures with a specific concentration on the Glock pistols to include the G19 Generation 5 semi-automatic pistol.
• Knowledge of small arms ammunition, operation, failures, identifying defects, and inventory management with a specific concentration on 9mm pistol ammunition.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability utilizing a variety of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to update/maintain automated records and systems; and ability to develop and produce various reports.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This Program Specialist (Armorer) position is located in the Aviation Programs Branch (APB), Executive Assistant Administrator's Office (EAA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a central point of contact for providing guidance to students and training staff on all aspects of firearms repair, preventive maintenance, functional testing, and safe operation.
• Collaborates closely with manufacturers and vendors to ensure students and training staff receive up to date technical guidance.
• Responsible for assessing and evaluating firearm performance data, diagnosing issues, and ensuring all weapons are serviced correctly. Organizes and directs firearm warranty issues.
• Responsible for inventory control of all weapons; ordering, inventorying, and storing supplies and safety equipment; and maintaining accurate records.
• Uses a variety of office software packages to maintain and update information on program operations. Develops and produces reports as needed.

• Knowledge of small arms operations, repair, and maintenance procedures with a specific concentration on the Glock pistols to include the G19 Generation 5 semi-automatic pistol.
• Knowledge of small arms ammunition, operation, failures, identifying defects, and inventory management with a specific concentration on 9mm pistol ammunition.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability utilizing a variety of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to update/maintain automated records and systems; and ability to develop and produce various reports.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

This Program Manager position is located at Enterprise Support (ES), Training and Development (T&D), Canine Training Center, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Oversees and initiates strategic planning to position the canine program for ongoing growth and effectiveness, communicates the program's vision to both internal and external stakeholders and Congress. Sets overall priorities, goals and objectives and evaluates the program's success in meeting such objectives. Monitors and evaluates performance of organizational sections, managers and staff. Defines staff and resource requirements and participates in planning efforts across organizational units.
• Conducts initial and recurrent training, as well as annual certifications, for over 1,000 canine teams deployed across the country; provides standards, training, and quality assurance for Regional Canine Training Instructors.
• Leads TSA's relationship with Military Working Dog program, co-located with TSA's program at Lackland Air Force Base; this includes directing staff to ensure proper veterinarian and other care for canines, budgeting, planning and executing facilities expansion strategies, and collaborating with explosives detection canine capabilities.
• Provides numerous briefings to the TSA Administrator and represents TSA before Congressional Committees on issues relating to procurement, training, and deployment of teams.
• Ensures adequate resources are procured, trained, deployed, and evaluated to meet the current multi-modal security requirements; includes but is not limited to adequate training facilities and equipment for all assigned personnel.

This Program Manager position is located at Enterprise Support (ES), Training and Development (T&D), Canine Training Center,, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversees and initiates strategic planning to position the canine program for ongoing growth and effectiveness, communicates the program's vision to both internal and external stakeholders and Congress. Sets overall priorities, goals and objectives and evaluates the program's success in meeting such objectives. Monitors and evaluates performance of organizational sections, managers and staff. Defines staff and resource requirements and participates in planning efforts across organizational units.
• Conducts initial and recurrent training, as well as annual certifications, for over 1,000 canine teams deployed across the country; provides standards, training, and quality assurance for Regional Canine Training Instructors.
• Leads TSA's relationship with Military Working Dog program, co-located with TSA's program at Lackland Air Force Base; this includes directing staff to ensure proper veterinarian and other care for canines, budgeting, planning and executing facilities expansion strategies, and collaborating with explosives detection canine capabilities.
• Provides numerous briefings to the TSA Administrator and represents TSA before Congressional Committees on issues relating to procurement, training, and deployment of teams.
• Ensures adequate resources are procured, trained, deployed, and evaluated to meet the current multi-modal security requirements; includes but is not limited to adequate training facilities and equipment for all assigned personnel.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Easterwood Airport (CLL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

• Communicate with Parts Managers, Production Planners, and PMD Personnel to ensure materials needed align with production schedule requirements.
• Utilize programs such as Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to accomplish daily duties.
• Ensure parts are ordered in accordance with production requirements.
• Take action to resolve discrepancies in parts to include wrong parts received, substituting items not acceptable, and non-availability of parts.
• Plan assignments for ordering parts for the logistics directorate.

The position reports directly to the Deputy Regional Administrator in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwest Region, Office of Policy, International Affairs and Environment (APL), National Engagement & Regional Administration (ARA).

The incumbent is a recognized subject matter expert in the management of transportation systems and infrastructure during domestic threats and/or in response to incidents. Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Serves as the official point of contact and focal point for the collection and dissemination of transportation related information from other Operating Administrations, Federal support agencies, and the private sector on actual or potential crisis situations. Implements current and emerging regional emergency transportation plans and programs to provide continuity and resiliency.

Applies experience and expert knowledge that are applicable to emergency response planning in order to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Performs very broad and complex liaison activities and assignments related to transportation emergency planning, response, and recovery which are of significant interest to the Secretary of Transportation, DOT Operating Administrations (including FAA), state, tribal and local governments, voluntary and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. The duties and responsibilities of this position cut across and strongly influence these entities. Results of work are critical to the DOT, the FAA and affect large numbers of people on a long-term, continuing basis.

Applies knowledge of DOT and FAA's policies and other regulatory guidance to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs/work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements.

Maintains frequent contacts with top public sector transportation officials and decision makers within and outside FAA, other Federal departments and agencies, Congressional staff, state, tribal and local governments, and community officials in structured and unstructured settings. Assignments regularly require visits to sites and communities throughout the serviced regional area that may involve moderate risks of discomfort. May require frequent travel, including travel to disaster sites or field operations centers under austere conditions. Provides backup support to other Regions as requested by the Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response (S60).

Recruits and trains cadre from the various Operating Administrations for the DOT’s Regional Emergency Transportation Program. Works collaboratively with Emergency Support Functions to ensure coordinated responses during emergencies. Coordinates Regional Emergency Transportation Response teams in response to incidents and performs the National Response Framework functions at the Regional and field centers. Completes required training and maintains proficiency in program tools such as WebEOC. Also develop and maintain expertise and cultivate partnerships. The incumbent may support other regional programs and functions with communication, analysis, and collaboration.

DUTIES CONTINUED IN EDUCATION:

Directs a highly technical workforce, including functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel, that provides air traffic control services throughout a geographic area. The work impacts the safe, orderly. and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as segments of the aviation industry. Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates, and is responsible for team building throughout the facility. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts long and short-term priorities. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities including selection, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Meets or has contact with high ranking military and civilian managers, representatives of the aviation industry. key staff of public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors.

• Serve as crew chief/flight engineer
• Inspect Aircraft
• Troubleshoot malfunctions
• Repair, replace rotary wing assemblies and components
• Complete final adjustments
• Rig flight control systems
• Perform maintenance operational checks
• Use tools and testing equipment

• Conducts extensive searches for information pertaining to complex and/or unusual supply transactions and patterns. Retrieves data and uses data to respond to a variety of customer, program review, and vendor inquiries.
• Provides supply support for production, overhaul, repair, or other operations for equipment and/or parts requiring special handling.
• Determines stock levels needed for non-recurring, specialized items based on usage, inventory, project demands, seasonal demands, changing customer needs, and projected depletion.
• Prepares recurring and special reports. Compiles statistics from data requiring substantial analysis, interpretation, and development of new formats.
• Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with team members, related functions, and operating officials.

• Serve as a Supervisory Aircraft Pilot for the United States Aviation Support Facility (ASF).
• Establish work schedules and priorities for subordinates based on workload.
• Provide training support in all phases of aviation unit operations, aircraft maintenance and supply functions.
• Formulate, standardize, and implement comprehensive flight standardization, evaluation and training programs.
• Responsible for the operation of the USAR Aviation Support Facility for the Army Reserve Aviation Command.

• Manage the Directorate’s Property Hand Receipts.
• Monitor the movement of non-dispensable and other specifically designated property.
• Perform technical, administrative, and analytical tasks for property accountability.
• Conduct investigations to determine cause of inventory discrepancies by contacting Hand Receipt Holders.
• Submit procurement requirements within the Division’s General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) as associated with contracts or government purchase card activities
• Monitors contractor compliance with scope of work (SOW) requirements and implements supplemental directives and contract modifications.
• Serve as a central control point for Government Purchase Card (GPC) acquisitions and as an alternate for contracting.
• Assist the Government Credit Card Approving Official/Certifying Officer with purchases of office supplies, equipment, materials, durables, etc.
• Ensure all contracted items are received via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

• Conducts classroom, laboratory or field instruction
• Develops and/or revises training materials
• Evaluates student progress and performance
• Counsels students to identify and help resolve problems as required
• Maintains professional and technical expertise
• Accomplishes special projects

• Manage scheduling and allocation procedures for Fort Cavazos ranges, training areas, training facilities and airspace.
• Maintain and provide technical data regarding utilization of facilities.
• Provide training resource assistance to units, the Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, and off post active duty units to support training and testing activities and various civilian activities, i.e., contractors, agricultural lessees.
• Assist Range Operations Assistants in monitoring range operations for compliance with correct scheduling procedures.
• Serve as Range Division mobilization planner.