Vessel Traffic Management Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard
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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Niagara Falls, New York
Salary
$64,543 - $83,911
per year
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing the transportation of equipment, supplies, and personnel for the Air National Guard, including planning movements for both everyday operations and emergencies.
The role requires coordinating logistics, interpreting rules on shipping costs and routes, and ensuring everything complies with laws.
It's a good fit for someone with military or logistics experience who enjoys problem-solving and working in a team to keep operations running smoothly.
Key Requirements
- At least 1 year of specialized experience in freight or passenger movement and transportation cost analysis
- Experience directing and coordinating traffic management functions
- Ability to interpret carrier tariffs, routing guides, and regulations to provide advice
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws on transportation and traffic procedures
- Skills in preparing reports, recommendations, and negotiating with carriers on shipments
- Proficiency in making effective oral and written presentations
- Military enlisted grade eligibility for National Guard Title 32 position
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2422000 and is part of the 107TH ATKW, National Guard.
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
Military Grades: Enlisted SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must meet the following Specialized Experience requirement 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:
As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (GS-2130-9) you will serve as a Distribution Traffic Management Specialist, which provides technical expertise, support and execution relating to the movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel for both peacetime and wartime.
Manages, directs, develops, plans, and analyzes Deployment and Distribution programs.
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