THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (MI DCSLOG), Position Description Number D0884000 and is part of the MI DCSLOG, Michigan Army National Guard.

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** This position is located in the Logistic Management Office of the Director of Logistics, Army National Guard (ARNG). Its purpose is to manage Department of Defense (DOD) convoys moving within the state; and to plan, organize and direct preparation, maintenance and execution of peacetime and wartime ARNG movement plans for all units within the state. Exercises functional authority to manage and coordinate the movement of DOD convoys during peacetime, mobilization and deployment. DUTIES 1. Serves as the Command Transportation Officer and represents the Director of Logistics on transportation matters involving movement of personnel, equipment and supplies, both domestically and internationally. Serves as principle representative for military transportation matters and for planning and executing unit movements. Directs, oversees and provides technical guidance for preparation, maintenance and execution of movement plans for mobilization and deployment. Coordinates surface and air movements with appropriate DOD, federal and state agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Coordinates commercial requirements with the Traffic Management Office as needed for commercial transportation. Ensures requirements necessary to execute the plans have been identified and coordinated. Ensures proper handling of special and unique movement requirements. Uses and interprets U.S. Forces Command (FORSCOM) and Army regulations, technical manuals, traffic bulletins/regulations, federal and DOT regulations. 2. 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 Mobilization Movement Control (MOBCON) system, and then issues movement orders. Coordinates, obtains and issues, with DOT approval, permits for oversized, overweight and hazardous vehicles and cargo; and then coordinates movements. Develops and maintains liaison with state and local government offices, military officials of all services and state, local and federal enforcement agencies. 3. Analyzes military transportation capabilities and provides compiled data to appropriate agencies. Plans and coordinates the movement portion of exercises. Evaluates exercises and makes recommendations for corrections of noted deficiencies. Prepares and coordinates movement portions of the STARC Mobilization Plan. Develops mobilization procedures for review, validation and approval; directs submission of movement plans and data. Validates and approves completed plans and data, to include commercial requirements. 4. Develops programs of instruction for training Intermediate Command Unit Movement Officers (IC-UMO) in all areas of unit movement and execution. Assists IC-IMO in training Unit Movement Officers (UMO). 5. Serves as primary point of contact and state mission authority for Special Assigned Air Missions (SAAM). Coordinates directly with the USPFO Traffic Manager to obtain necessary commercial transportation support. Coordinates directly with Air Mobility Command (AMC) to obtain necessary aircraft. Observes airfield operations and assists the moving unit as required during execution of the movement. 6. Serves as the central point of contact (for the command) during planning and for the approval of unit movement. Once decision is made to use commercial transportation, responsibility is passed from DMC to the traffic manager for the USPFO. Analyzes all transportation requirements to determine capabilities within military support. Coordinates and directs military movements. Evaluates requirements to be forwarded to commercial movements. Coordinates with the DOL P&P officer in the establishment of command transportation policy and other transportation requirements. 7. Coordinates movement planning requirements and STARC inspections of unit mobilization plans. Observes biannual testing of unit load plans. Conducts annual coordination visits to DOD installations. 8. Serves as manager for the State Highway Network Database. Develops and publishes procedures for collecting, evaluating and monitoring the information necessary to modify the network databases to meet DOD movement requirements. Coordinates with NGB and with outside contractors for additions, deletions and changes to the network database. 9. Manages the State General Services (GSA) lease Vehicle Program (less recruitment and retention vehicle program). Ensures leased vehicles are managed in accordance with regulatory guidance. Coordinates with Property Book Officer's in maintaining required records for the GSA leased vehicle program. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Michigan Army National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the Michigan Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.

Qualifications

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Military Grades: E5 - O3 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Months Required: 36 Months Experience 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). 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.

Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position.

Contacts

• Address MI DCSLOG 3423 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI 48913-001 US
• Name: Brooklynn Richards
• Email: [email protected]