Supervisory Operations Management Specialist

Department of the Air Force

Scott AFB, Illinois Full-time $128,967 – $167,663 Closes Jul 12, 2026

Summary

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for ?????? serving as the first level supervisor, providing planning and, directing, organizing, execution of global in-execution end-to-end distribution activities of the Defense Transportation System, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Current Operations Branch Chief (TCJ33)..

Duties

  • As a SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Current Operations
  • Branch, ensuring that operational processes support end-to-end distribution activities of the Defense Transportation
  • System and aid USTRANSCOM Senior
  • Leader decision making. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents Current Operations
  • Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Serves as focal point for tracking strategic movements as well as resolving impediments to execution and leads orders development, production, dissemination, and tracking of USTRANSCOM Global Operation Center.

Education

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

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.
  • 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.
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  • 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.
  • This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). 3.
  • 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.
  • If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package.
  • These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other
  • Documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
  • Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
  • Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months) 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

About this role

The SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST position and is based in Scott AFB, Illinois. This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S.

Day to day, the work involves represents Current Operations Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST position in Scott AFB, Illinois, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Competitiveness for this SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Scott AFB, Illinois, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Air Force
Job Type Full-time
Location Scott AFB, Illinois
Salary $128,967 – $167,663
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 12, 2026
Posted Jun 29, 2026
Source ID USTC-26-12968072-MP
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