Program Specialist (Student Transportation)

About the Position: This position is under the direction of the Logistics Division in the Europe West Transportation office located in Alconbury, United Kingdom. Federal employees in Alconbury, United Kingdom are currently entitled to receive a 60% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This rate is subject to change. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Conducts day-to-day operations for designated schools to provide timely and efficient transportation service. Coordinate appropriate transportation for students with special needs. Serves as Contracting Officers Representative (COR)for school transportation contracts. Prepares documentation to support contract provisions. Analyze documentation procedures and techniques with respect to cost, effectiveness, and efficiency. Monitor contractor performance and certify related expenditure of funds. Manage policy and procedures relative to the organizations transportation program. Compile student statistical data for forecasting transportation requirements. Conducts student registration and orientation to parents and students. Investigate and report incidents of student misbehavior and recommend consequences. Coordinate and arrange academic and athletic travel requirements. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. One year of specialized experience which includes: assisting with scheduled transportation programs or comparable passenger transportation operations, such as supporting transportation schedules, route information, stop locations, customer service activities, and day-to-day transportation functions; supporting transportation operations by helping monitor transportation services, responding to routine service issues, addressing customer concerns, and elevating problems to appropriate personnel as needed; and maintaining transportation records and automated systems which may include transportation databases, reports, service documentation and coordinating with transportation personnel, contractors, or other stakeholders to support transportation services. The definition of specialized exper

Salaire : $52,727 – $68,549/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/benefits/

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW). DoWEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoWEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoW civilian families. DoWEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society. .