Traffic Management Specialist (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Nashville, TN

18h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard. The Traffic Management Specialist supports the DMC in planning and executing unit movements and managing military convoys for services moving within or through the state. The role supports state and federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities. The position is not eligible for membership in a labor organization.

The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants must meet the military grade requirement of E-6 through CW3. The incumbent must complete the Intermodal Dry Container/Convention for Safe Containers Re-Inspection Course/AMMO-43 online within two months of employment. A valid state driver’s license is required when operating motor vehicles.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment.
• Military grade of E-6 through CW3.
• General experience developing policies and administering traffic-program management, planning and directing traffic operations, and performing technical work to obtain economical and efficient transportation of equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• At least 24 months or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, involving freight or passenger movement 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.
• Experience interpreting regulations and requirements and developing local policies to implement changes.
• Experience applying applicable federal, state, and local transportation and traffic laws and regulations.
• Experience preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, and adjustments in rates and charges.
• Experience negotiating with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movements.
• Experience making effective oral and written presentations.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
• For positions requiring a security clearance, possess or be able to obtain the required Secret or Top Secret clearance within one year of appointment.
• Complete the Intermodal Dry Container/Convention for Safe Containers Re-Inspection Course/AMMO-43 online within two months of employment.
• For positions requiring operation of motor vehicles, hold a valid state driver's license for the state where the applicant lives or is principally employed.

Responsibilities

• Support the DMC with planning and executing unit movements and managing military convoys for services moving within or through the state.
• Review and validate Unit Movement Plans (UMP) and Unit Movement Data (UMD) before submission to USAWHC.
• Coordinate with state Departments of Transportation to determine highway availability, restrictions, and permit requirements.
• Provide official estimates of post-mobilization transportation capabilities and requirements and share the information with appropriate military commands.
• Collect, evaluate, and monitor information used to modify the Strategic and State Highway Network Database to meet Department of Defense movement requirements.
• Review records concerning the location and type of military, state, and federal transportation assets within the state.
• Serve as the DMC’s alternate representative to the State Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation Center when activated.
• Assist the DMC with day-to-day management of the GSA Vehicle Fleet and assigned Transportation Motor Pool assets.
• Assist the DMC in maintaining, inspecting, and verifying the serviceability of Army containers.
• Provide instruction and assist in training Unit, Battalion, and Brigade Unit Movement Officers.
• Visit active and reserve component installations to coordinate mobilizations, annual trainings, and unit load plans.
• Provide support for state and federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed