TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST.
The purpose of the position is to:
Plan, manage and direct the daily Commercial Traffic Management Program for both equipment and passenger movements; develop traffic management programs for both peacetime and wartime; provide technical traffic management advisory services; establish operating requirements; and formulate local commercial traffic management policies.
Responsibilities As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-9/11, you will:
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.
Provides input to the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC), as required, with the preparation of the commercial transportation portions of the Automated Unit Equipment List (AUEL).
Analyzes traffic data and characteristics to determine areas of potential improvement and makes recommends for changes to the Traffic Manager; identifies economic and efficient uses of transportation; and projects mission transportation requirements.
Obligates and executes funding for the commercial transportation mission.
Ensures that traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished.
This includes services incident to receiving, processing, and dispatching commodity and passenger traffic; to include demurrage charges, drayage and other accessorial services not directly related to line-haul movements.
Insures the 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.
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.
Monitors and ensures proper handling, packaging, and shipping of arms, ammunition and explosives (AA&E), Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), and classified/sensitive items.
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.
Ensures carrier capability complies with government requirements and specifications.
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.
Monitors the approved Travel Agent for official travel for quality assurance as an Assistant Contract Officer Representative (ACOR).
Advises travelers on entitlements and responsibilities and manages the processing of refunds for unused commercial tickets into the government accounting system.
Ensures all travel requests are accompanied by approved travel orders and reconciles billing of requested travel services.
Reconciles and validates the monthly billing for commercial air travel Centrally Billed Account (CBA) and submits it for payment.
Maintains all transportation related automated systems and databases to support the Traffic Management Programs for the State.
Executes duties and responsibilities to support mobilization, demobilizations, Homeland Security/Defense and State and Federal emergency operations.
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 related duties as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades:
E-6 thru E-9, WO1 thru CW4, 2LT thru CPT Compatible Military Assignments:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
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:
GS-09 - 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-11 - Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training performing, administering or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs.
Experience interpreting applicable Federal, State and local laws, and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures.
Knowledge of transportation requirements and systems for specific geographic areas (International and Continental United States).
Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, You must provide transcripts or other 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 (Register | Selective Service System :
Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.