Traffic Management Specialist (D1906000)

Army National Guard Units•Fort Buchanan, PR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This Puerto Rico Army National Guard technician position manages and directs the daily Commercial Traffic Management Program for freight, equipment, personal property, and passenger movements. The specialist provides traffic management advisory services and formulates commercial traffic management policies. The position requires membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard and military service in a compatible assignment; the selectee must wear the military uniform. The position is classified as GS-2130-11 and is located at JFHQ-PR, United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO), Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office, with occasional duties in physically demanding environments such as rail heads, loading docks, ramps, and ports. Personal protective equipment is required when performing duties in those settings. The employee may work evenings, weekends, or holidays, and irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs or contingencies. The incumbent must be certified for hazardous-material movement and as a Contracting Officer Representative.

Requirements

Membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership.
Maintain a military occupational specialty and military grade compatible with the technician position, and wear the military uniform.
Meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
Successfully complete a two-year trial period if required.
Complete mandatory training identified for the position.
Successfully complete the required physical examination and subsequent periodic medical evaluations.
Obtain and maintain a Government Travel Credit Card.
Possess a valid Puerto Rico driver's license to operate a government motor vehicle.
Possess or obtain and maintain an appropriate SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment.
Be certified for the movement of hazardous material and as a Contracting Officer Representative.
For males born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service if required.
Have general experience, education, or training providing knowledge of administrative, professional, analytical, or other work related to traffic or transportation programs or operations; interpersonal skills; and experience using computer and automation systems.
Have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent (36 months), performing or supervising relevant transportation-management duties.
Provide a USAJOBS resume with a clear, detailed narrative describing how the required general and specialized experience is met; copied experience descriptions may result in disqualification.
Include official or student transcripts and relevant education information in the resume to receive education credit.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the daily Commercial Traffic Management Program for freight, equipment, personal property, and passenger movements.
Provide traffic management advisory services.
Formulate commercial traffic management policies.
Provide advice and guidance to military units and organizations on the efficient and economical use of transportation resources.
Furnish guidance to contractors on transportation requirements.
Analyze transportation characteristics of equipment and commodities for consistency of freight classifications.
Study installation transportation or freight-handling operations.
Analyze transportation costs to recommend more efficient and economical storage, distribution, or stocking points.
Prepare reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, and adjustments in rates and charges.