GS-2101

Transportation Specialist

Performs transportation work including traffic management, transportation planning, and logistics coordination.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13📁2100

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-2101

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics, or business

Experience: Experience in transportation management, traffic management, or logistics.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

🎖️Tips for Veterans

✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
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✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-2101

Marine Corps3531

★★★★★Match

Motor Vehicle Operator

Direct translation to federal motor vehicle operator.

Skills:

vehicle operationtransportationcargo handlingsafety compliance

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-6GS-7

Air Force2T1X1

★★★★★Match

Vehicle Operations

Strong vehicle maintenance and operations background.

Skills:

Fleet ManagementVehicle OperationsLogistics

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-7GS-9

Marine Corps0431

★★★★★Match

Logistics/Embarkation Specialist

Transportation specialist roles.

Skills:

transportationembarkationmovement controlcoordination

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9

Army88M

★★★★★Match

Motor Transport Operator

CDL and logistics experience. Large vehicle operations experience valued.

Skills:

Vehicle OperationsLogisticsSafety Procedures

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-7GS-9

Coast GuardOS

★★★★★Match

Operations Specialist

Transportation Specialist for operations coordination.

Skills:

Operations CoordinationCommunicationsSearch and RescueRadar Operations

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-7GS-9

Air Force1C7X1

★★★★★Match

Airfield Management

Transportation Specialist path for airfield operations.

Skills:

Airfield OperationsFlight PlanningSafety InspectionsWildlife Management

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9GS-11

Coast GuardBM

★★★★★Match

Boatswain's Mate

Transportation Specialist for maritime operations. MARAD, NOAA, Army Corps hire.

Skills:

SeamanshipNavigationSmall Boat OpsDeck Maintenance

Entry Grades:

GS-5GS-7GS-9

Marine Corps3521

★★★★★Match

Automotive Maintenance Technician

Transportation maintenance experience valued.

Skills:

vehicle maintenancetroubleshootingrepairsdiagnostics

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Plan and coordinate transportation operations
•Analyze transportation requirements
•Manage traffic flow and routing
•Coordinate with carriers
•Monitor shipment status
•Resolve transportation problems

🎯Key Competencies

Transportation Planning

Ability to plan transportation operations.

Regulations

Knowledge of transportation regulations.

Carrier Management

Skill in working with carriers.

Cost Analysis

Ability to analyze transportation costs.

Routing

Skill in determining optimal routes.

Documentation

Knowledge of shipping documentation.

Problem Solving

Ability to resolve transportation issues.

Communication

Skill in coordinating shipments.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze transportation requirementsCoordinate with carriersManage traffic flow and routingMonitor shipment statusPlan and coordinate transportation operationsResolve transportation problemsTransportation Specialist

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