Supervisory Transportation Industry Analyst (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

DutiesAs a Supervisory Transportation Industry Analyst, you will : Oversee the Port Development & Intermodal Planning Program, instructed to improve the state of good repair, capacity, and efficiency of port infrastructure in the United States.Provide support to the public and private sector to relieve congestion on America’s surface transportation system through more efficient use of America's waterways as well as expanding opportunities for the U S flag fleet and U S. shipyards and expanding Job opportunities for U.S mariners.Provide direction to a variety of domestic and international projects related to the programs administered by the Office of Ports & Waterways Planning. As the Supervisor, you will gain knowledge with the Office leverages rulemaking program, research initiatives and specific marine highway grants.The ideal candidate is an individual with knowledge of maritime affairs, including commercial logistics and transportation, port development, and intermodal transportation capabilities such as intermodal connections, terminals, and distribution networks for the reduction of traffic congestion. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration.Direct Hire Authority will also be used to fill this position.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.TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY :  This position may be eligible for occasional and / or regularly scheduled telework.  The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :  You may be required to complete a background / security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD : You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).FOR DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATES :  You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).FOR GOVERNMENT CANDIDATES :   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. QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.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 maritime affairs, including commercial logistics and transportation, port development, and intermodal transportation capabilities such as intermodal connections, terminals, and distribution networks for the reduction of traffic congestion.Experience inleading initiatives affecting maritime supply chain operations and port and waterways resiliency, and developing products and services designed to engage and assist the port industry and support port infrastructure planning.Experience in conducting innovative outreach and engagement efforts to promote the development and improved utilization of ports and port facilities.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.Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations.  Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.Creativity and Innovation - Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs / processes. Organizational Awareness - Knows the organization's missions and functions; and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the organization.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=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Additional informationTELEWORK ELIGIBILITY :  Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.  If approved for occasional telework, you will be required to report to the office on a regular basis. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials.The difference in salary is determined by the locality pay in each location. Salaries for all areas are available on the OPM website at : .Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances :  Lead duties may be assigned based on position / selection. 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 TransportationThis announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.Qualified CTAP / ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE : PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume / application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is / was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. DIRECT HIRE : Applications may be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational and specialized experience requirements. Applicants will not be rated or ranked.  Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and / or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES : The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review. Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position, must indicate interest in the assessment. In eligibility question 14 : select Yes / Other / Former Incumbency of a Position brought into the Competitive Service. Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position.Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package.  If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and / or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated on your behalf or you may not be referred to the selecting official. The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.You may preview questions for this vacancy.