Traffic Management Specialist

Army Transportation • Scott AFB, IL

6d

About The Position

Incumbent serves as a Traffic Management Specialist in the roll of a Mission Integrator for the G3 Operations Directorate. As a Mission Integrator, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the development the relationships needed to bring all parts of the Defense Transportation System (DTS) enterprise together to meet the needs of the Department of Defense (DOD).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting in the coordination of cargo movement requirements; 2) Utilizing transportation systems to track movement requirements; and 3) Participating in studies to analyze transportation systems or capabilities.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• The incumbent may be required to work nonstandard duty hours (e.g., shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime-both scheduled and unscheduled).
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates cargo movement requirements for the division by interpreting and implementing new or revised directives.
• Analyzes terminal operations capabilities and systems to ensure requirements are met as determined by the Command.
• Uses automated transportation management systems to plan, coordinate, forecast, and maintain in-transit visibility of movement requirements.
• Renders assistance on difficult cases or problems related to cargo movements for internal and external agencies.
• Conducts daily/weekly briefings to supervisor and senior leadership concerning the status of current and planned movements.
• Serves as a representative at meetings of governmental groups to provide traffic management assistance and collect data.
• Develops recommendations for best courses of action by analyzing transportation industry capabilities under various emergency conditions.
• Recommends appropriate transport service by analyzing data based on mission cargo locations and unique requirements.
• Develops staff recommendations for correction or improvement by analyzing after-action reports and performance data.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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