Traffic Management Specialist

Army Transportation • Southport, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Traffic Management Specialist in the US Army Transportation Command, 832nd US Army Transportation Battalion, Traffic Management Division, located in Southport, North Carolina. The role supports efficient shipment, routing, and delivery of freight by coordinating with commercial carriers and transportation personnel, reviewing cargo documentation, tracking freight, evaluating shipping options, and addressing operational or regulatory issues. The position includes a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service, including reviewing shipping and inbound cargo manifests for regulatory compliance and routing or billing discrepancies; compiling, verifying, and analyzing cargo data or transit costs; using automated transport databases to track, monitor, and report freight movement; and assisting with carrier, shipping-agent, or terminal-staff coordination to resolve routine scheduling and delivery problems.
• Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a qualifying field related to the position.
• A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used if it meets at least 100% of the requirements.
• Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; background investigation and credit check required.
• Must submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.
• Applicants using foreign education to qualify must provide an evaluation showing its equivalence to U.S. accredited education or evidence of full course credit at an accredited U.S. institution.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, technical guidance, and coordination assistance to motor, rail, and ocean carriers to facilitate efficient freight shipment, routing, and delivery.
• Respond to inquiries from terminal personnel, shipping agents, coworkers, and new employees about cargo procedures, policies, and directives.
• Coordinate with commercial carriers to establish scheduling appointments, load-screening processes, and labor arrangements for awarded cargo.
• Coordinate movement and delivery of commodities, including ammunition, explosives, and military equipment, via motor, rail, and ocean transportation.
• Analyze transportation costs and compare shipping methods to recommend cost-effective carrier use.
• Review inbound manifest documentation and use automated manifest systems to monitor, track, and coordinate retrograde freight from ports to military depots.
• Identify compliance violations and assess shipment-data accuracy in inbound cargo manifests; recommend or carry out corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Interpret and adapt transportation regulations, precedents, and rules to resolve conflicting guidance or technical issues.
• Analyze port manifest systems for operational adaptability issues and recommend adjustments or alternatives to prevent delays and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• The federal government provides employees and their families access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level