Traffic Manager

Air Force Global Strike Command • Kirtland AFB, NM

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About The Position

The Traffic Manager manages, supervises, and directs all traffic management functions performed by the Traffic Management Flight. The position exercises second-level supervisory and managerial authorities and directs worldwide cargo, passenger, and personal property movement operations for the installation. It also directs transportation, traffic management, and unit movement operations supporting global readiness, mobility, and deployment. The Traffic Manager provides authoritative technical advice and strategic decisions to senior staff agencies, including the Judge Advocate General, procurement officials, and tenant organizations.

The position is a supervisory role, with personnel management responsibilities performed at least 25% of the time. The employee plans subordinate work, sets and adjusts short- and long-term priorities, and prepares work schedules. The employee must be appointed as Transportation Officer or Traffic Management Officer by the Installation Commander, handle and safeguard sensitive or classified information, and obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty may be required, as may unscheduled or emergency overtime.

This is a key, centrally managed position in the Logistics Career Field and an acquisition demonstration project position at NH-03, equivalent to GS-12 to GS-13. The position is designated noncritical-sensitive and must not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent Federal service, involving transportation or traffic management. The job has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet the specialized experience requirements for the OPM Traffic Management Series 2130 qualification standard.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent Federal service, managing or participating in management of a transportation or traffic program.
• Specialized experience must include operating a transport or traffic system to move an organization's passengers or commodities with accountability for operating costs; providing common-carrier-type transportation services; and procuring carriers and other transportation services.
• Specialized experience must include conducting or participating in traffic management surveys and studies, making presentations before regulatory bodies, performing qualifying loss and damage prevention work, negotiating with carriers or regulators, or providing transportation-related commodity analysis.
• Broad knowledge of principles and procedures for moving cargo, passengers, and personal property worldwide.
• Knowledge of travel entitlements, shipping regulations, international customs requirements, cargo and passenger deployment management, and safety and security regulations and procedures.
• Ability to monitor commercial carriers and contractors, identify service failures, and ensure quality and compliance.
• Skill in organizing work and interpreting rules to prevent shipment delays and provide accurate guidance to military members and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be appointed as Transportation Officer or Traffic Management Officer by the Installation Commander as required by the Defense Transportation Regulation.
• Must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selected applicant has not previously met this requirement; a probationary or trial period may also apply depending on appointment type.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft and work unscheduled or emergency overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Appropriate part-time and unpaid experience may receive credit.
• Volunteer work, including work through National Service Programs and other organizations, may receive credit when it provides qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and direct all traffic management functions performed by the Traffic Management Flight.
• Plan subordinate work, set and adjust short- and long-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completing work.
• Direct worldwide cargo, passenger, and personal property movement operations for the installation.
• Direct transportation, traffic management, and unit movement operations supporting global readiness, mobility, and deployment.
• Provide authoritative technical advice and strategic decisions to senior staff agencies, including the Judge Advocate General, procurement officials, and tenant organizations.
• Monitor commercial carrier and contractor performance, identify service failures, and take necessary action to ensure quality and compliance.
• Handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Serve as Transportation Officer or Traffic Management Officer when appointed by the Installation Commander.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying Federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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