THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), T5260000 and is part of the OR USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), GS-2130-11, this position is located in the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USP&FO). The purpose of the position is to manage and direct the daily Commercial Traffic Management Program for freight, equipment, personal property and passenger movements. Provides traffic management advisory services and formulates commercial traffic management policies. 1. Functions as the Installation Transportation Agent appointed by the USP&FO in each State. Operates independently with minimal supervision to plan, direct, and monitor the Commercial Transportation Program for the Command, inclusive of commercial traffic facilities, which includes freight, hazardous material (HAZMAT), passenger and terminal operations. Serves as the financial activity manager for transportation funds. Appointed as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Government approved travel office and may be the COR for a regional travel office. Serves as the State Container Management Officer. Develops long range plans for the efficient and effective operation of the Traffic Management Program. Makes certain that such plans are in accordance with existing laws, regulations, directives and other guidance issued from higher echelons and outside sources i.e. Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) as well as initiating new or changed procedures to implement directives. Analyzes transportation courses of action to determine most efficient and cost effective mode of movement. Determines funding and space requirements to accomplish mission. Establishes priorities for the completion of work based on operational priorities. Monitors work processes and determine the cause of slippages and drayage and initiates changes to improve the processes. (30%) 2. Provides advisory services to the USPFO and top management staff officials of the ARNG, DA and other outside agencies on all matters relating to NG traffic management functions, including program requirements, capabilities, policies and procedures. Attends a variety of meetings, symposiums and conferences as a representative of the USPFO, with personnel of higher echelons, commercial transportation representatives and personnel of SDDC for the purpose of discussing various traffic management problems. Assists in the analysis and solution of such problems. Communicates with higher echelons and recommends changes to policies and regulations. Evaluates program effectiveness by review of reports and observation of activities. This review includes such matters as work accomplishment in relation to program schedules, timely execution of unscheduled and/or priority projects of internal procedures, methods and controls. Initiates action to correct delegated authority or refers matters to superior with appropriate recommendations. (20%) 3. Establishes direct communication with Federal and State Departments of Transportations for the movement of Army equipment via commercial carriers. Communicates with Department of Defense and Department of the Army Agencies and Major Commands concerning the movement of personnel, units and equipment. Coordinates with Directorates, Commands and units within each respective State to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidance. Manages transportation funding within the State. Coordinates with DOD, DA, NGB, Army MACOM, active duty installations and the other States to procure necessary funding for the movement of personnel, items and equipment. (20%) 5. Negotiates with commercial common carriers for the purpose of meeting mission requirements and to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. Coordinates with SDDC Operations Center for large shipments and deployment movements. Determines the services required for movement of commodities requiring special handling, security and non standard movement services. Coordinates and executes movement of commodities that require special handling or supplementary services and extensive negotiations with carriers to complete transportation arrangements. (20%) 6. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. (10%) 7. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) Area 5: U.S. citizens GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. OR C. A combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. (NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts to verify your education.)

Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

Contacts

• Address OR USPFO 1776 Militia Way SE Salem, OR 97301 US
• Name: Emma Prosser
• Phone: (971) 355-3308
• Email: [email protected]