This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1960000 and is part of the Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing, National Guard.

Duties

As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-11, this position is located in the Distribution Section of the Deployment and Distribution Flight, Logistics Readiness Squadron, Mission Support Group, at an ANG Aviation Wing. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Distribution Manager, which provides technical expertise and support relating to the movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel for both peacetime and wartime. Manages, directs, develops, plans, and analyzes deployment and distribution management programs. (1) Serves as the sole technical transportation advisor to all statewide or base operating officials on all matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment. Analyzes and advises on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via surface and air modes. Develops, maintains, and exercises the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects. Analyzes traffic data and characteristics to determine areas of potential improvement; identifies economic and efficient uses of transportation; and projects mission transportation requirements. Develops budgetary and financial planning data in support of traffic management functions. Manages the unit transportation budget associated with commercial carriers. (2) Manages all materiel distribution activities, including organic ground transportation for cargo and personnel. Uses military and commercial transportation to move cargo and personnel using a multitude of vehicles in direct support of mission requirements. This includes light and heavy-duty vehicles such as buses, truck and semi-trailer combinations, forklifts, and wrecker/recovery vehicles. Administers and facilitates operations associated with packaging, classifying, and arranging cargo for shipment or storage. Plans, organizes, and directs vehicle transportation to support operational missions. (3) Ensures that traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished. This includes services incident to receiving, processing, and dispatching commodity and passenger traffic; to include demurrage charges, drayage and other accessorial services not directly related to line-haul movements. Ensures the preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) and other documents in support of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage or failure to provide contracted services. (4) Inspects, or provides for inspection of, commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite delivery of astray government shipments. Ensures carrier capability complies with government requirements and specifications. Manages the Carrier Performance Program for the state and provides input to Surface Deployment and Distribution Command. (5) Procures domestic and international travel for both military and civilian passengers. Reviews the travel arrangements provided by the Travel Services Contractor ensuring that special fares and/or discounts are utilized when feasible. (6) Provides coordination, as required, for the base's Space Available (A) travel program which may include but is not limited to: oversight of the manifesting of passengers, coordination with Base Operations and Security, checking passenger credentials to determine authorization for Space A use, and/or providing security and safety briefings to passengers. (7) Coordinates with functional managers to ensure assets (i.e., reusable containers) are accounted for, serviceable, properly stored and maintained for deployment. Manages and inspects containers for the shipment of arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E). Verifies safety inspection certificates of commercial carrier equipment prior to use. (8) Exercises supervision over subordinate employees. Implements provisions of personnel management such as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, merit promotion, career development, performance appraisals, counseling service, incentive awards and position management. (9) Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• 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.
• Compatible Military AFSC Assignments: 2T000, 2T0X1, 2T2X1
• This is not a cross training opportunity.
• Military Grades: Enlisted members only.

Qualifications

Areas of Consideration: Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG. Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG. Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG. Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard. Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG. GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Work involves developing policies and administering the management of traffic programs, plans and directs traffic operations within the program and performs necessary technical work involved in obtaining economical and efficient transportation of equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of these operations. Must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. 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).

Education

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

To qualify off of education alone you must meet the following requirements:

GS-11;
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related

A combination of education and experience can be used to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11.

Contacts

• Address Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing 211 Arnold Ave Kingsley Field, OR 97602 US
• Name: Edward Chitwood
• Phone: (971) 355-3303
• Email: [email protected]