Total 292 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Austin, Texas, United States of America

As a Pipeline Accident Investigator, GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties:

• Writes and prepares reports of accident investigations, safety studies, responses to Notices of Proposed Rulemakings, and inquiries from Congress, industry and the public.
• Provides leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating investigative teams.
• Provides expertise in the conduct and management of investigations of major accidents involving pipeline transportation; identify and select national pipeline transportation safety recommendations; and evaluate federal, state and local pipeline transportation safety laws and regulations.
• Conducts extensive research and analysis of applicable regulations, technical manuals and records, inspection reports, and similar sources and means. Determines and recommends special investigative procedures and study needs that might be necessary.
• Utilizes pipeline disciplines, such as gas distribution, gas transmission, hazardous and non-hazardous liquid pipeline systems/facilities, operations, maintenance, materials, integrity assessment, SCADA systems, offshore pipeline facilities, etc. in order to conduct pipeline accident analysis and investigations.

As a Pipeline Accident Investigator, GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties:

• Writes and prepares reports of accident investigations, safety studies, responses to Notices of Proposed Rulemakings, and inquiries from Congress, industry and the public.
• Provides leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating investigative teams.
• Provides expertise in the conduct and management of investigations of major accidents involving pipeline transportation; identify and select national pipeline transportation safety recommendations; and evaluate federal, state and local pipeline transportation safety laws and regulations.
• Conducts extensive research and analysis of applicable regulations, technical manuals and records, inspection reports, and similar sources and means. Determines and recommends special investigative procedures and study needs that might be necessary.
• Utilizes pipeline disciplines, such as gas distribution, gas transmission, hazardous and non-hazardous liquid pipeline systems/facilities, operations, maintenance, materials, integrity assessment, SCADA systems, offshore pipeline facilities, etc. in order to conduct pipeline accident analysis and investigations.

You will be responsible for:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of one of the National Maintenance Control Centers (MCC's).
• Supervises the specialists and administrative personnel assigned to the MCC. 
• Works closely with the Central Office Vehicle Management Division and the Purchasing Division in Washington DC.
• Works independently with the National and/or Regional Training Coordinators to develop an annual training plan to keep MCC specialists updated on maintenance technology. 
• Solicits for specialized training sources for the training, and/or makes presentations on necessary technical subjects.

Performs a mixture of routine and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist.

Coordinates with the manager and more experienced foreign affairs specialists to plan time and use assigned resources to accomplish assignments. Supports the management, coordination, and preparation of programs to further the office's mission with a specific focus on the international aspects of UAS integration. This support includes, but is not limited to the following tasks: assist with coordination of a subset of UAS international work in technical/policy areas; researching U.S. and foreign aviation policies and programs; attending meetings, and supporting the wider FAA team to work with key stakeholders both within the FAA and with foreign counterparts.

Facilitates FAA involvement in projects, as well as visits by foreign officials.

Applies experience, knowledge, and understanding of international aviation programs to accomplish assignments. Works with subject matter experts and senior representatives to perform the following activities: (1) collects, records and analyzes data/information, as appropriate, for briefing and background papers on technical, policy and political aspects of international aviation issues, in preparation for and in support of anticipated meetings, travel, or decision-making by senior FAA officials. Arranges the necessary logistical support for such events and ensures appropriate FAA representation. (2) Develops international agreements, coordinates program requirements, and arranges for the resources (personnel, equipment, funding) required to execute agreed upon FAA responsibilities associated with international technical assistance; (3) collect, analyze, and distribute critical information and intelligence in his/her area of responsibility; (4) Assists in developing targets and initiatives for formulating FAA's international strategy.

Drafts briefing materials for FAA specialists and senior officials engaged in training and technical activities; collects and records information about policies, programs, and state of aviation related to UAS.

Maintains open and effective communication, cooperation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Identifies, interprets and applies guidance, policy, and regulations to assigned projects. Works deliverables to completion, assists with resolving complex problems and issues, and follows schedules and milestones. Participates on project meetings and periodic reviews, involving a wide variety of stakeholders and prepares accurate and timely project status reports.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Typically receives guidance on selecting approach from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. May provide recommendations to improve work processes.

Frequently refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist when existing guidelines are not available or applicable.

Work is reviewed periodically during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and technical compliance with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to activities of the organizational unit.

Performs a mixture of routine and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist.

Coordinates with the manager and more experienced foreign affairs specialists to plan time and use assigned resources to accomplish assignments. Supports the management, coordination, and preparation of programs to further the office's mission with a specific focus on the international aspects of UAS integration. This support includes, but is not limited to the following tasks: assist with coordination of a subset of UAS international work in technical/policy areas; researching U.S. and foreign aviation policies and programs; attending meetings, and supporting the wider FAA team to work with key stakeholders both within the FAA and with foreign counterparts.

Facilitates FAA involvement in projects, as well as visits by foreign officials.

Applies experience, knowledge, and understanding of international aviation programs to accomplish assignments. Works with subject matter experts and senior representatives to perform the following activities: (1) collects, records and analyzes data/information, as appropriate, for briefing and background papers on technical, policy and political aspects of international aviation issues, in preparation for and in support of anticipated meetings, travel, or decision-making by senior FAA officials. Arranges the necessary logistical support for such events and ensures appropriate FAA representation. (2) Develops international agreements, coordinates program requirements, and arranges for the resources (personnel, equipment, funding) required to execute agreed upon FAA responsibilities associated with international technical assistance; (3) collect, analyze, and distribute critical information and intelligence in his/her area of responsibility; (4) Assists in developing targets and initiatives for formulating FAA's international strategy.

Drafts briefing materials for FAA specialists and senior officials engaged in training and technical activities; collects and records information about policies, programs, and state of aviation related to UAS.

Maintains open and effective communication, cooperation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Identifies, interprets and applies guidance, policy, and regulations to assigned projects. Works deliverables to completion, assists with resolving complex problems and issues, and follows schedules and milestones. Participates on project meetings and periodic reviews, involving a wide variety of stakeholders and prepares accurate and timely project status reports.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Typically receives guidance on selecting approach from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. May provide recommendations to improve work processes.

Frequently refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist when existing guidelines are not available or applicable.

Work is reviewed periodically during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and technical compliance with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Work activities typically support the work of other employees and contribute to activities of the organizational unit.

• 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.

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.

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Sortie Generation Flight (SGF) Chief, exercising technical and administrative supervision over subordinate employees engaged in ground handling, servicing, inspection, condition evaluation, test and repair of assigned and transient aircraft. Trains reservists in the duties and responsibilities set forth herein.

DUTIES:
1. Performs work planning, administrative and direction responsibilities.
2. 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. Takes positive action to implement affirmative action/EEO initiatives identified in the installation Affirmative Employment Plan.
3. Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.
4. Reserve Training: Administers the reserve training and associated programs for Sortie Generation Flight ensuring consistent standards throughout the flight for traditional reservists and ARTs.

- Performs work planning responsibilities.
- Performs work direction responsibilities.
- Performs administration responsibilities.
- Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

As a Supervisory Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide policy direction, advice, and guidance to the Department of Commerce (DOC) operating units in developing and implementing effective export licensing.
• Oversee studies of major categories of commodities and technical data in terms of their potential for unwanted technology transfer, and of technology-transfer mechanisms to identify effective control techniques and strategies.
• Monitor technology transfer developments in Division-related items, and prepare analyses and recommendations, as appropriate, to keep the export control system grounded on a sound technical foundation.
• Review and approve departmental technical arguments for presentation to the Operating Committee, Advisory Committee on Export Policy, and Export Administration Review Board.
• Provide DOC positions and technical expertise in the development of U.S. export control/decontrol proposals.
• Maintain liaison and consultative coordination with other components of DOC, interagency to resolve problems and other matters of mutual interest.
• Establish and maintain contacts with exporters, manufacturers, officials of other government agencies, and foreign trade representatives to obtain information and provide technical advice with respect to specific cases and to keep informed on commodity/industry developments.

As a Supervisory Export Policy Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide policy direction, advice, and guidance to the Department of Commerce (DOC) operating units in developing and implementing effective export licensing.
• Oversee studies of major categories of commodities and technical data in terms of their potential for unwanted technology transfer, and of technology-transfer mechanisms to identify effective control techniques and strategies.
• Monitor technology transfer developments in Division-related items, and prepare analyses and recommendations, as appropriate, to keep the export control system grounded on a sound technical foundation.
• Review and approve departmental technical arguments for presentation to the Operating Committee, Advisory Committee on Export Policy, and Export Administration Review Board.
• Provide DOC positions and technical expertise in the development of U.S. export control/decontrol proposals.
• Maintain liaison and consultative coordination with other components of DOC, interagency to resolve problems and other matters of mutual interest.
• Establish and maintain contacts with exporters, manufacturers, officials of other government agencies, and foreign trade representatives to obtain information and provide technical advice with respect to specific cases and to keep informed on commodity/industry developments.

• 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.