Job opening: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Salary: $73 088 - 95 011 per year
Published at: Aug 01 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is open to current on-board Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.
LOCATION: G4-JFHQ, Johnston, Iowa
Duties
As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-11 your duties are below.
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. 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.
Exercises functional authority to manage and coordinate the movement of DOD convoys during peacetime, mobilization and deployment. Serves as the Command Transportation Officer and represents the DCS G-4 on transportation matters involving movement of personnel, equipment and supplies, both domestically and internationally, using military transportation assets. 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 military surface and air movements with appropriate DOD, federal and state agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Coordinates, obtains and issues, with DOT approval, permits for oversized, overweight and hazardous vehicles and cargo; and then coordinate's movements. Develops and maintains liaison with state and local government offices, military officials of all services and state, local and federal enforcement agencies.
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 Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) 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.
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).
Serves as primary point of contact and state mission authority for Special Assigned Air Missions (SAAM). 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.
Coordinates with the DCS G-4 Plans & Policy Officer in the establishment of command transportation policy and other transportation requirements.
Coordinates movement planning requirements and JFHQ inspections of unit mobilization plans. Observes required testing of unit load plans. Conducts annual coordination visits to DOD installations.
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.
Represents the CONUSA Commander as DOD representative of the state DOT Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation (EHTR) Center, when activated by the governor. Advises civil authorities and military commanders on EHTR requirements and procedures. Provides input and maintains the military portion of the EHTR regulation.
Organizes and oversees the operation of the State Movement Control Center (SMCC). Schedules and coordinates DOD surface movements through the approved federal operating system. Monitors movement of DOD units; resolves conflicts, receives and forwards movement reports to appropriate DOD and state agencies. Coordinates changes to priorities and revises pre-planned movement schedules.
Maintains and manages the unit movement data (UMD) for state ARNG units. Coordinates and submits UMD to the appropriate DOD agencies.
Provides technical expertise on hazardous materials (HAZMAT) shipments to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Coordinates with DOD, state and local officials on policies and procedures governing HAZMAT shipments by all modes of transportation. Provides non-certification HAZMAT training for unit movement officers.
Performs other duties as assigned. D1921
Qualifications
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience that provided a general knowledge and under-standing of traffic or transportation programs or operations.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-2130-11: Must have experience in the following:
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
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience -
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
To receive credit for Education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.
Contacts
- Address IA G4 DCSLOG
7105 NW 70th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
US
- Name: Alyssa Smith
- Phone: 515-252-4682
- Email: [email protected]
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