Traffic Management Specialist

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD1960000 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard. **NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1, Title 32 technicians) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned., all others will be hired with Indefinite Tenure**

Duties

• As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-11, you will serve as the sole technical transportation advisor to all statewide or base operating officials on all matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment.
• Analyze and advise on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Develop, maintain, and exercise the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects.
• Assist the Defense Movement Coordinator with the preparation of the commercial transportation portions of the Automated Unit Equipment List.
• Develop budgetary and financial planning data in support of traffic management functions.
• Manage materiel distribution activities, including organic ground transportation for cargo and personnel.
• Ensure traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished.
• Ensure preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) and other documents in support of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage or failure to provide contracted services.
• Reconcile Commercial Bills of Lading to verify receipt and shipment of equipment and supplies.
• Establish local policies and procedures to support the economical movement of contractually procured materials from vendors.
• Interpret and enforce Federal, state, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities through various modes of carriage.
• Review paperwork associated with a Permanent Change of Station Personally Performed Moves to ensure requested reimbursement on charges are in line with a commercial PCS move.
• Procure domestic and international travel for both military and civilian passengers.
• Monitor the approved Travel Agent for official travel for quality assurance as a Contract Officer Representative.
• Provide coordination for the base’s Space Available travel program.
• Coordinate with functional managers to ensure assets are accounted for, serviceable, properly stored and maintained for deployment.
• Manage and inspect containers for the shipment of arms, ammunition, and explosives.
• Exercise supervision over subordinate employees.
• Provide training designed to improve employee performance.
• Develop performance standards and evaluate subordinates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD1960000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office.
• Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.j1-hro-staff@army.mil.

Requirements

Military Grades: MSgt/E7 – SMSgt/E8 RANK REQUIREMENT:

• Member must provide in writing with their application package that they are willing to accept a reduction in rank in order to be qualified for this position, if applicable.
• Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.
• You must be assigned to a compatible military position.
• Wear of the military uniform.
• Position may require a pre-employment physical.
• May be subject to furlough actions.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
• Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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 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 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):

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting documents: No other documents required.