Diplomatic Post Office Transporation Specialist | US Department of State - Agency Wide

• Ensures accuracy of critical Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) data stored throughout the intricately linked United States Postal Service (USPS) Network Operations. Systems
• Prepares studies and analyses to determine the most effective and economical use ofmercial air and ground transportation for the movement of DPO mail.
• Coordinates withmercial air carriers and USPS transportation managers to proe expeditious mail processing and movement.
• Ensures mail transportation plansply with USPS and DOS policy and directives and meet each country s unique host nation agreement and customs requirements.
• Monitors world events, reviews, and receives cables, faxes, emails, telephone calls, and Postal Net Alerts from agencies, posts, airlines, and mail facilities whichentifyplex international mail management problems and finds solutions.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

**ANNOUNCEMENT AMENDED TO UPDATE DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO THE AUTO-REQUEST SECTION**

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience:

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which proed the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience analyzing, reviewing and evaluating mail related program areas, to assurepliance with standards for processing, receipt, dispatch, delivery, and security.
• Experience developing and implementing procedures aimed at preventing postal offenses.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

• For reasonable amodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Amodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
• If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

• Benefits

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process isplete, a review of your resume will be conducted andpared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, will be assigned to one of three quality categories:

• Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the requiredpetencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.

• Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the requiredpetencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.

• Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the requiredpetencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.

Highly Qualified applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further coneration and possible interview. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches thepetencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the followingpetencies:

• Knowledge of Automated Systems.
• Knowledge of transportation sectors.
• Knowledge of uniform worlde postal practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of a e range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessing and improving mail management processes and systems.
• Ability to perform program analysis.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have apensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the Highly Qualified category. Other 10-point preference eligible and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligible applicants within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans preference on OPM’s Fed Hire Vets website.

Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never been a Federal employee, you are not CTAP or ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility on OPM s Career Transition Resources website. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive coneration for selection priority.

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government proes employees with aprehensive 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 benefits

  Eligibility 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.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you re eligible under their policies.

  All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

  1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to thepleted online assessment questions.

  2. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable:

  • To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
  • To claim 10-point preference, submit all required documentation outlined on the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
  • To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, ows, owers or mothers of veterans), submit apleted SF-15 and all required documentation listed on the SF-15 to support your claim.
  • To claim 0-point Sole Survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
  • For all preference claims:
    • DD-214 Member 4 copies are preferred and must show the dates of service, type of discharge, and any qualifying service campaign medals.
    • If you are currently on active duty and applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must proe a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for coneration for this vacancy announcement.
  • For more veterans’ preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

  3. ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable (e.g., reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, RIF separation SF-50 personnel action, certification of expected separation, etc.). Visit our agency’s ICTAP and CTAP eligibility information sites for more information and required application documentation.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, proe only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to proe all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Prepare your application in USAJOBS

  To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.

  During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement toplete the application process.

  STEP 1: Select the Apply button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.

  STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.

  STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.

  STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.

  To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site.

  Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET

  Alternate Application Procedures

  If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

  Agency contact information Patricia A. Briggs Phone

  317-212-7623

  Fax

  000-000-0000

  Email

  BriggsPA@state.gov

  Address U.S. Department of State Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) 8899 East 56th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46249 United States Next steps

  After all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants’ qualifications. Then, in approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer canates, as described in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section, to the hiring manager for selection coneration. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases:

  • After applications are received.
  • After applications are assessed to determine qualifications.
  • After canates are referred to the hiring manager.
  • After a selection is made.

  For the selected canates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months.

  You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following gance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable amodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to thepleted online assessment questions.

2. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable:

• To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
• To claim 10-point preference, submit all required documentation outlined on the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
• To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, ows, owers or mothers of veterans), submit apleted SF-15 and all required documentation listed on the SF-15 to support your claim.
• To claim 0-point Sole Survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
• For all preference claims:
  • DD-214 Member 4 copies are preferred and must show the dates of service, type of discharge, and any qualifying service campaign medals.
  • If you are currently on active duty and applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must proe a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for coneration for this vacancy announcement.
• For more veterans’ preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

3. ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable (e.g., reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, RIF separation SF-50 personnel action, certification of expected separation, etc.). Visit our agency’s ICTAP and CTAP eligibility information sites for more information and required application documentation.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, proe only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to proe all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.