TITLE 5 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST GS-2130-09

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.

We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples.

Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that provided a general knowledge and under-standing of traffic or transportation programs or operations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

Experience, education, or training, involving the movement of freight or passengers and determining transportation and operating costs.

Experience participating in the direction and coordination of traffic management functions. Experience interpreting and providing routine advice on carrier tariffs and related routing guides.

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. Experience in making effective presentations both orally and in writing. Major Duties:

Position Description # T5262000 POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO).

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.

Incumbent may be appointed as the Container Management Officer and as the Assistant Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR). MAJOR DUTIES: 1.

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). 2.

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. 3.

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. 4.

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. 5.

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.

May be required to prepare for and support the mission through the accomplishment of duties pertaining to military training, military readiness, force protection and other mission related assignments including, but not limited to, training of traditional Guard members, CWDE/NBC training, exercise participation (ORE/ORI/UCI/MEI/OCI/IG, etc.), mobility exercise participation, FSTA/ATSO exercise participation, SABC training, LOAC training, weapons qualification training, participation in military formations, and medical mobility processing within the guidelines of NGB/ARNG/ANG/State/TAG rules, regulations and laws.

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).

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.