TRAFFIC MANAGER (TITLE 32) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a TRAFFIC MANAGER, GS-2130-09, you will serve as the technical transportation advisor to the Director of Logistics and other base operating officials on all matters directly dealing with the military and commercial movement of personnel and equipment; analyze and advise on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and foreign movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via surface and air modes; develop, maintain, and exercise the traffic portion of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects; analyze traffic data and characteristics to determine areas of potential improvement, identifies economic and efficient uses of transportation, and projects mission transportation requirements; develop budgetary and financial planning data in support of traffic management functions and manages the budget associated with the commercial movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel; serve as liaison with commercial carriers and other government agencies; use and interpret Joint Travel Regulations, Technical manuals, Air Force Commercial Traffic Bulletins, ICC and DOT Regulations, Comptroller General Decisions, and Code of Federal Regulations; ensure the traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished; such as services incident to receipt, processing, and dispatch of commodity and passenger traffic, to include demurrage charges, drayage and other accessorial services not directly related to line-haul movements; responsible for the preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) and other documents in support of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage and for failure to provide contracted services; responsible for safeguarding, accomplishing, and issuing, accountable transportation documents to include, Government Bills of Lading, Transportation Requests and Uniform Services Meal Tickets; establish local policies and procedures to support the economical transportation of contractually procured material from vendor plants; interpret and enforce federal, state, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities, through all modes of carriage; serve as technical advisor and certifier for originating hazardous waste material shipments, ensuring proper packaging, marking, labeling, identification, and manifesting for disposal; monitor and direct handling, packaging, and shipping of firearms, explosives, and electrostatic sensitive discharge (ESD) items; inspect or provide for the inspection of commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite the delivery of astray government shipments; ensure carrier capability to comply with government requirements and specifications; administer the procurement of military and civilian passenger travel, both domestic and international; supervise the arrangement of routing and reservations, ensuring special fares and/or discounts are utilized when feasible; ensure advance procurement of such transportation services to achieve greatest overall cost avoidance and supervises the audit of Travel Services Contractor for application of all appropriate discounts for official travel; advise travelers on entitlements and responsibilities and manages the processing of refunds for unused commercial tickets into the government accounting system; manage and ensure execution of the Reusable Container Program and the 463L Pallet and Net Program; coordinate with functional managers to ensure assets are accounted for, serviceable, stored properly, and maintained for emergency deployment; exercise supervision over subordinate employees; implement provisions of personnel management, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, merit promotion, career development, performance appraisals, counseling service, incentive awards and position management; select or contributes significantly to the selection of subordinates; hear employee grievances and works with union representatives, as necessary; plan for and schedule assignments to subordinates based on capabilities; provide training designed to improve employee performance; develop performance standards and evaluates subordinates accordingly; perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Required to travel within and around the state. Travel will require incumbent to Remain-Over-Night (RON) to accomplish mission. Qualifications Military Grades: Enlisted (Amn/E2 to SSgt/E5 Minimum Requirements: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of and understanding of administrative, professional, analytical, or other work relating to traffic or transportation programs or operations. Must be skilled in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training interpreting regulations/requirements and developing local policies to implement changes effectively. Experience applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Experience preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, adjustments in rates and charges. Experience which involved negotiations with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movement. Education You must provide transcripts documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive 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 window Learn 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): -Knowledge of industry practices, procedures, and established regulations, requirements, and techniques related to a transportation functional program. -Knowledge to perform independent work involving specified segments of large projects or well defined projects of lesser scope that require the application of standardized traffic management methods and procedures. -Skills in analyzing and interpreting technical transportation requirements and guidelines to perform a variety of assignments for which there are general precedents. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive 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 window Learn 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. To apply for this position, you must submit a compl

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