Summary This position is located in the Office of Port Infrastructure Development, Office of the Associate Administrator for Ports & Waterways, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Responsibilities As a Supervisory Transportation Specialist, you will: Lead the initiation, development, and conduct of major office programs to (1) promote the planning and utilization of intermodal and port management techniques required for handling foreign and domestic commerce of the United States, (2) promote and expand intermodal transportation concepts and usage, (3) plan and implement intermodal systems and infrastructure for commercial and military requirements, and (4) coordinate and manage specific port infrastructure projects. These purposes are to be consistent with the provisions of Section8, Merchant Marine Act of 1920, and Section 212(f) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Understand intermodal freight logistics operations and intermodal transportation options available. Understand interrelationships between road, rail and water transportation systems necessary to solve complex intermodal logistics problems. Apply concepts, principles and processes of intermodal freight logistics to derive creative solutions to complex problems. Interact with and present before senior officials in government and industry on complex issues. Contribute to senior management discussions about intermodal transportation policy changes necessary to improve our nation’s freight transportation system. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in developing marine transportation policy, infrastructure programs, and outreach activities. The ideal candidate will also have experience in developing new innovative solutions for transportation challenges such as port congestion, analyzing project performance, and understanding alternative financing solutions. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience in transportation policy and related outreach activities including, ideally, experience working with trade associations, other Federal, state, and local agencies, and/or maritime entities such as port authorities. Experience developing innovative solutions to transportation challenges including developing strategies that will utilize current and emerging technologies to provide efficiencies to the supply chain. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Transportation-Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits. External Awareness-Identifies and understands economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Oral Communication-Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Written Communication-Writes in a clear concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.