Traffic Management Specialist (Title 5)

Job summary

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position. This position is a Permanent GS-2130-09 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5799501 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a bargaining position.

Major duties

Serves as the technical transportation advisor to all statewide operating officials on all matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment. Analyzes and advises on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via all commercial transportation modes. Assist in the development of, maintains, and exercises the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects. Obligates and executes funding for the commercial transportation mission. Ensures that traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished. Reconciles Commercial Bills of Lading to verify receipt and shipment of equipment and supplies. Makes recommendations for changes in local policies and procedures to support the economical movement of contractually procured materials from vendors. Interprets and enforces Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities through various modes of carriage. Safeguards accountable transportation documents, which may include: Government Bills of Lading, Government Transportation Requests, and Uniform Service Meal Tickets. Inspects, or provides for inspection of, commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite delivery of astray government shipments. Manages the Carrier Performance Program for the state and provides input to the Traffic Manager for the overall program. Procures domestic and international travel for both military and civilian passengers. Reviews the travel arrangements provided by the Travel Services Contractor ensuring that special fares and/or discounts are utilized when feasible. Ensures advance procurement of transportation services to achieve greatest overall cost efficiency and oversees the audit of the Travel Services Contractor for application of appropriate discounts for official travel. Advises travelers on entitlements and responsibilities and manages the processing of refunds for unused commercial tickets into the government accounting system. Maintains all transportation related automated systems and databases to support the Traffic Management Programs for the State. Accomplishes the full spectrum of support for state and Federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA). Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent that demonstrates that the ability to manage the movement of freight and passengers; determine transportation and operating costs; interpret new regulations/requirements and develop local policies to implement changes effectively; direct and coordinate a full range of traffic management functions; applying applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures; preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, adjustments in rates and charges; and negotiating with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movement. The specialized experience must also demonstrate the ability to exercise supervision over subordinate employees; plan, coordinate, and carry out the successive steps in fact finding and analysis to complete phases of projects; and resolve work problems in accordance with policies and guides. Priority Placement Information: Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible" Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.