Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
StalePosted Apr 16
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Posted: April 14, 2026 (45 days ago)
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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Westhampton Beach, New York
Salary
$72,737 - $94,563
per year
Type
Closes
May 14, 2026More Air Force jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves planning and managing the safe, cost-effective transport of cargo, passengers, and special materials like hazardous items for the Air National Guard, including guidance on loading aircraft and coordinating global supply operations.
It requires handling 24/7 shifts and weekends to support military missions.
A good fit would be someone with experience in logistics or transportation who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and can communicate effectively.
Key Requirements
- 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 level in freight/passenger movement, transportation costs, and traffic coordination
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws/regulations on transportation and traffic procedures
- Ability to interpret carrier tariffs, routing guides, and develop local policies for regulatory changes
- Experience in negotiating with carriers on shipments, preparing reports on rates/charges, and handling appeals/special permits
- Skills in oral and written presentations, plus providing guidance on cargo tracking, security, handling, storage, and aircraft loading
- Enlisted military grade in the National Guard; ability to work shift work, weekends, and 24/7 operations
- Title 32 Excepted Service position; not eligible for annuitants
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 D2126000 and is part of the 106TH RQW, National Guard.
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Military Grades: Enlisted SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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-2130-09) you will serve as a traffic management specialist performing technical and analyticalwork concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs.
Incumbent provides guidance to units and customers concerning tracking, security, handling, storage, and aircraft loading of general cargo, hazardous materials and material requiring special handling.
Incumbent must be able to obtain safe, economical and efficient transportation of freight to meet mission needs by providing 24/7 global supply operations.
This position is subject to shift work and/or weekend assignments.
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