Traffic Management Specialist, Control Room Operator
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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-Title 5 OBO
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Salary
$73,939 - $96,116
per year
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves coordinating military traffic movements on highways, working with state transportation officials to manage permits, restrictions, and convoy approvals for the Army National Guard.
The role also includes overseeing vehicle leasing programs and ensuring smooth logistics during peacetime or emergencies.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in transportation planning and strong coordination skills who enjoys working in a military support environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in traffic or transportation operations at GS-2130-08 level or equivalent
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws on transportation and traffic procedures
- Experience in coordinating movements of freight, passengers, or convoys
- Ability to interpret regulations, tariffs, and routing guides to provide advice and develop policies
- Skills in negotiating with carriers and preparing reports on rates, permits, and appeals
- Strong oral and written communication for presentations and coordination
- Experience managing vehicle programs or logistics support
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-Title 5 OBO, Position Description Number T5261000 and is part of the WI JFHQ G4, Wisconsin National Guard.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that provided a general knowledge and under-standing of traffic or transportation programs or operations.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-2130-09 level, you 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:
Serves as primary state representative and point of contact for all DOD highway movements.
Coordinates directly with the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine highway availability, restrictions, permit requirements and changes or additions to the State Highway Network Database.
Approves requests for use of the highway network by utilizing the approved federal operating system, and then issues movement orders.
Coordinates directly with the USPFO Traffic Manager to obtain necessary commercial transportation support.
Exercises functional authority to manage and coordinate the movement of DOD convoys during peacetime, mobilization and deployment.
Represents the CONUSA Commander as DOD representative of the state DOT Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation (EHTR) Center, when activated by the governor.
Manages the State General Services (GSA) lease Vehicle Program (less recruiting and retention vehicle program). Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution.
*** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***
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