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This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1906000and is part of USPFO Supply and Services Division, Nebraska Army National Guard.
Learn more about this agency03/07/2024 to 05/08/2024
$72,553 - $94,317 per year
Announcement is open till filled, first review will be 28 Mar 2024 and then a review every 7 days thereafter
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
No
NE-12333514-AR-24-058
780415800
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Nebraska National Guard Area 1, 2 and 3 applicants
As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-11, duties include:
(1) Functions as the Installation Transportation Agent appointed by the USP&FO in each State. Operates independently with minimal supervision to plan, direct, and monitor the Commercial Transportation Program for the Command, inclusive of commercial traffic facilities, which includes freight, hazardous material (HAZMAT), passenger and terminal operations. Serves as the financial activity manager for transportation funds. Appointed as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Government approved travel office and may be the COR for a regional travel office. Serves as the State Container Management Officer.
(2) Develops long range plans for the efficient and effective operation of the Traffic Management Program. Makes certain that such plans are in accordance with existing laws, regulations, directives and other guidance issued from higher echelons and outside sources i.e. Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) as well as initiating new or changed procedures to implement directives. Analyzes transportation courses of action to determine most efficient and cost effective mode of movement. Determines funding and space requirements to accomplish mission. Establishes priorities for the completion of work based on operational priorities. Monitors work processes and determine the cause of slippages and drayage and initiates changes to improve the processes.
(3) Incumbent ensures laws, procedures and regulations are uniformly applied and complied with by all users. Reviews carrier applications for approval to transport freight and develops and issues guidance for use of approved carriers. Reviews completed work for accuracy, adequacy, compliance with regulatory requirements and policies, cost effectiveness, and timeliness. Monitors carrier performance and recommends/takes action to suspend or remove from service carriers that fail to perform satisfactorily.
(4) Provides advisory services to the USPFO and top management staff officials of the ARNG, DA and other outside agencies on all matters relating to NG traffic management functions, including program requirements, capabilities, policies and procedures. Attends a variety of meetings, symposiums and conferences as a representative of the USPFO, with personnel of higher echelons, commercial transportation representatives and personnel of SDDC for the purpose of discussing various traffic management problems. Assists in the analysis and solution of such problems. Communicates with higher echelons and recommends changes to policies and regulations.
(5) Evaluates program effectiveness by review of reports and observation of activities. This review includes such matters as work accomplishment in relation to program schedules, timely execution of unscheduled and/or priority projects of internal procedures, methods and controls. Initiates action to correct delegated authority or refers matters to superior with appropriate recommendations.
(6) Establishes direct communication with Federal and State Departments of Transportations for the movement of Army equipment via commercial carriers. Communicates with Department of Defense and Department of the Army Agencies and Major Commands concerning the movement of personnel, units and equipment. Coordinates with Directorates, Commands and units within each respective State to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidance.
(7) Manages transportation funding within the State. Coordinates with DOD, DA, NGB, Army MACOM, active duty installations and the other States to procure necessary funding for the movement of personnel, items and equipment. Reviews and validates billing information and certifies same for payment to vendors. Provides recommendations for Annual Funding Program (AFP).
(8) Coordinates and schedules the relocation of entire military organizations inclusive of personnel, equipment, supplies, and other materiel in support of operational requirements.
(9) Plans and directs the annual transportation program of the command ensuring the most economical and efficient movement of units, commodities and personnel.
(10) Coordinates and manages passenger movement for both stateside and worldwide movement. This includes individual travel, group travel and contracted commercial charter for units. Performs travel entitlements and procedures pertaining to personnel moves (Group moves, PCS and movement of household goods).
(11) Oversees the Army contracted Commercial Travel Office (CTO) as the COR for contract compliance. Resolves issues arising from the movement of personnel on official travel orders. Approves exceptions when necessary to accomplish mission requirements.
DUTIES CONTINUED IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in fields listed below leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements. Education - Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
DUTIES CONTUINUED
(12) Coordinates and acquires Safe Haven locations with active duty installations and/or ARNG installations when emergency situations arise which delay in route high security shipments.
(13) Negotiates with commercial common carriers for the purpose of meeting mission requirements and to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. Coordinates with SDDC Operations Center for large shipments and deployment movements. Determines the services required for movement of commodities requiring special handling, security and non standard movement services.
(14) Coordinates and executes movement of commodities that require special handling or supplementary services and extensive negotiations with carriers to complete transportation arrangements. Examples of commodities and shipments in this category include all general commodities, arms, ammunition and explosives and other hazardous materials, Aviation specific equipment and repair parts, perishables, oversize and overweight articles and vehicles and items requiring special security handling. Many movements do not recur and do not follow an established pattern between CONUS points or ports. Commodities are transported by all major modes of transportation (air, water, motor and rail) and a number require the use of combinations of modes.
(15) Conducts investigations to obtain information and inspects damage claims against contracted carriers. The performance of the above-outlined duties and functions require a comprehensive knowledge of not only commercial freight and passenger operations but also requires a comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State Transportation laws, DOD and SDDC regulations, policies and procedures.
(16) Manages the DOD mandated Container Management Program and Certification of all shipping containers. Ensures containers are inspected and certified as required for movement.
(17) Exercises supervision over subordinate employees. Implements 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. Selects or contributes significantly to the selection of subordinates as required. Hears employee grievances and works with union representatives as necessary. Plans for and schedules assignments to subordinates. Provides training designed to improve employee performance. Develops performance standards and evaluates subordinates accordingly.
(18) Executes duties and responsibilities to support mobilization, demobilizations, Homeland Defense and State and Federal emergency operations.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Customer Service and Technical Competence
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1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
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2. Other supporting documents (optional)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order:
1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants
2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants
3. Fully qualified Area 3 applicants
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/780415800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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