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Traffic Management Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$64,475 - $83,822

per year

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping plan and manage the movement of military units and convoys within Virginia, including coordinating with state transportation officials and preparing plans for training, emergencies, and deployments.

It supports the Army National Guard's logistics for safe and efficient travel using military vehicles.

A good fit would be someone with military experience in logistics or transportation who enjoys detailed planning and working in a team-oriented Guard environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 level in planning unit movements and managing military convoys
  • Eligibility for Virginia Army National Guard membership, with preference for current permanent employees (Group I), other Guard members (Group II), or eligible recruits (Group III)
  • Military rank as Enlisted (E1-E9), Warrant Officer (W1-W5), or Commissioned Officer (O1-O4)
  • Experience reviewing and validating Unit Movement Plans (UMP) and Unit Movement Data (UMD)
  • Knowledge of coordinating with State Departments of Transportation for highway availability, restrictions, and permits
  • Ability to provide estimates of transportation capabilities and disseminate information to military commands
  • Experience in preparing, maintaining, and executing training and contingency movement plans

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Traffic Management Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D1922000 and is part of the VA G4, National Guard.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience.

In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.

As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E9/SGM), a Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W5/CW5), a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O4/MAJ) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.

GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E9/SGM), a Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W5/CW5), a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O4/MAJ), or a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O5/LTC), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR).

To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Military Rank- Enlisted Personnel (E1/PV1 - E9/SGM), a Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W5/CW5), a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O4/MAJ) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience supporting with the planning and preparation of unit movement plans and management of military convoy operations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-7 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government.

This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated.

This experience must include activities such as: Experience supporting with the planning and execution of unit movements, and management of military convoys for all services moving within or passing through the state.

Experience providing assistance in reviewing and validating Unit Movement Plans (UMP) and Unit Movement Data (UMD).

Experience coordinating with the various State Departments of Transportation (DOT) to determine highway availability, restrictions, and permit requirements.

Experience providing official estimates of post mobilization transportation capabilities and requirements and disseminates information to appropriate military commands. Major Duties:

As a Traffic Management Specialist (Title 32), GS-2130-9, you will perform the below duties: Supports the DMC with the planning and execution of unit movements, and management of military convoys for all services moving within or passing through the state.

Provides technical assistance to the DMC with coordination of peacetime and mobilization movements of units using military transportation assets.

Assists with the preparation, maintenance, and execution of training and contingency movement plans for mobilization, homeland security and deployment of ARNG units located within the state.

Ensures that all requirements necessary to execute the plans have been identified and coordinated.

Provides assistance in reviewing and validating Unit Movement Plans (UMP) and Unit Movement Data (UMD) prior to submission to Forces Command (FORSCOM).

Provides training and assistance to units and activities in the preparation and data entry of associated current federal operating systems and may be required to serve as a Functional Manager for assigned systems.

Coordinates with the various State Departments of Transportation (DOT) to determine highway availability, restrictions, and permit requirements.

Processes requests for use of the Strategic and State Highway Network within the state. Obtains and issues approved permits. Coordinates movements directly with local, state, and federal agencies.

Receives, reviews and processes requests for convoy clearance using the Mobilization Movement Control System (MOBCON) and issues Convoy Movement Orders (CMO) which provides assigned routes and scheduled movement times to convoy commanders.

Provides official estimates of post mobilization transportation capabilities and requirements and disseminates information to appropriate military commands.

Plans, coordinates, and participates in the highway movement portion of exercises involving military, civil defense, state or local echelons of government, in practice alerts, command post exercises, field training exercises and emergency operations simulations.

Observes testing of unit load plans. Conducts the transportation portions of mobilization exercises. Makes recommendations for correction of noted deficiencies to the DMC and recommends changes.

Collects, evaluates, and monitors information necessary to modify the Strategic and State Highway Network Database to meet DOD movement requirements.

Reviews records on the location and type of military, state, and federal transportation assets within the state.

Advises the DMC on operational employment of transportation assets during emergencies, alerts, and mobilization. Recommends changes in distribution of equipment to support contingency operations.

Represents the DMC as the alternate representative to the State Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation (EHTR) Center when activated.

Assists with the organization, supervision, and operation of the State Movement Control Center (SMCC). Monitors movements of military units, resolves conflicts, receives and forwards movement reports.

Coordinates changes to priorities and revises pre-planned movement schedules.

Assists the DMC in day-to-day management of the General Services Administration (GSA) Vehicle Fleet as well as assigned Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) assets.

Reviews monthly billing for vehicles leased through the GSA program, reconciles billing statement and processes for payment.

Assists the DMC and provides input in the formulation of the GSA Vehicle Fleet budget. Assists the DMC in maintaining, inspecting, and verifying serviceability of Army containers.

Inspects container and submits maintenance report to the Container Control Officer (CCO) for entry into the Army Container Asset Management System (ACAMS).

Coordinates with the CCO at the USPFO to ensure property book accountability and movement of containers.

Reviews International Organization (ISO) and storage container requests prior to submission to Army Intermodal & Distribution Platform Management Office (AIDPMO).

Presents instruction and assists in training Intermediate Command Unit Movement Officers (IC­UMO's) and Unit Movement Officers.

Conducts visits to active and reserve component installations to coordinate mobilizations, annual trainings, and unit load plans.

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 duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: VA-12902292 -AR-26-195