TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

📍 Scott AFB, Illinois · 🏛 Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command · 💰 $91,779–$141,880 per year · 🎓 NH 3 · 🧭 Transportation Specialist (2101) · ⏳ Closes Nov 15, 2026 · 4 days left · 🗓 Posted Oct 30, 2026
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About this job

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Duties

As a TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST at the NH-2101-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Mastery knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency logistics concepts, principles, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of deployment, distribution, logistics management to include cargo and passenger movement, supply chain management, warehousing, planning and operations, under peacetime and wartime conditions to provide technical guidance to the development of program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and work plans. Expert knowledge of information management processes, especially the capabilities of the Defense Transportation System (DTS) and how it incorporates joint movement requirements. Identify logistics information systems capabilities to anticipate/identify logistics issues associated with planning and transportation requirements applicable to DOD/DoW command and control, force planning, transportation, deployment, and logistics systems. Develop strategic visions, evaluating process effectiveness, resolving complex and sensitive planning problems across diverse organizations and policies, and recommending resource optimization methods to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in managing transportation programs. Plan, lead and organize projects; assimilate, analyze, and evaluate data to formulate command positions; communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy to articulate and defend command requirements to officials in OSD, the Joint Staff, DLA, GSA, TCCs, and other government agencies. Evaluate software to confirm it meets its functional requirements, validate business needs, design and execute manual and automated test cases, identify and report defects and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Support testing implementation to include the development of test plans, test cases and scenarios and report on test progress.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH NH-3, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-2 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Utilize DoD/DoW transportation and logistics operations, policies, and procedures. Expertise in DoD/DoW transportation and logistics systems and data. Knowledge in the development of transportation and logistics policy within the Federal Government, such as the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR). Create and implement test plans and procedures. Test software to meet functional requirements. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105161 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

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Required documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED 1. Your resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 2. SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. 3. Veteran's Documents: If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?

What to expect next

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Other information

Other Notes: This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $91,779–$141,880 per year (NH 3).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 15, 2026 — 4 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Scott AFB, Illinois with the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement USTC-27-13105161-DH · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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