Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees. Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard PDCN: T5260000 Selecting Supervisor: Daniel Keller

Duties

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. 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. 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. Reviews and validates billing information and certifies same for payment to vendors. Provides recommendations for Annual Funding Program (AFP). Coordinates and schedules the relocation of entire military organizations inclusive of personnel, equipment, supplies, and other materiel in support of operational requirements. Plans and directs the annual transportation program of the command ensuring the most economical and efficient movement of units, commodities and personnel. Coordinates and manages passenger movement for both stateside and worldwide movement. 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. Examples of commodities and shipments in this category include all general commodities, arms, ammunition and explosives and other hazardous materials, Aviation specific equipment and repair parts, perishables, oversize and overweight articles and vehicles and items requiring special security handling. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Bargaining Unit: Bargaining.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: T5 Excepted Service appointment in the Alaska National Guard.
• INDEFINITE: Indefinite employees may be separated with a 30 day notice OR may be converted to permanent without further competition.
• Incumbent must complete The Intermodel Dry Container/Convention for Safe Containers Re-Inspection Course/AMMO-43 online within 2 months of employment.
• Incumbent must complete Hazmat Certification and Radiation Safety Training within six months of employment and recertify every two (2) years.
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS To qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below: Specialized Experience - At least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-09. Experience, education, or training performing, administering, or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs. Experience interpreting applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Knowledge of transportation requirements and systems for specific geographic areas (International and Continental United States). Managing or participating in managing a transportation or traffic program involving operating a transport or traffic system to move passengers or commodities of an organization when there is accountability for operating costs; operating a transportation system to provide common carrier types of services to shippers; and procuring common or other carriers and other transportation services to move an organization's personnel, freight, and/or other commodities. Conducting or participating in conducting surveys and studies of the traffic management function, operating methods, procedures, and performance. Making presentations on traffic matters before Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies. Performing loss and damage prevention work when this included responsibilities such as policy and procedures formulation and studies of traffic operations and services. Negotiating with carriers and/or regulatory bodies on questions of rates, transit privileges and charges, special services and charges thereof, and classification of commodities. Providing advisory service involving commodity analysis from the transportation standpoint. OR Education - Possess a Ph.D, an equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Major study must be in 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. NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess of that required for a Master's degree or equivalent may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Contacts

• Address Alaska Army National Guard P.O Box 5800 JBER, AK 99505 US
• Name: Lester Nathaniel Tuazon
• Phone: 907-428-6351
• Email: [email protected]