TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Job description

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1922000 and is part of the MD JFHQ G4, National Guard.

Responsibilities As a Traffic Management Specialist, GS-2130-09, you will perform the following duties: Supports the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) with the planning and execution of unit movements, and management of military convoys for all services moving within or passing through the state.

Provides technical assistance to the DMC with coordination of peacetime and mobilization movements of units using military transportation assets.

Assists with the preparation, maintenance, and execution of training and contingency movement plans for mobilization, homeland security and deployment of ARNG units located within the state.

Ensures that all requirements necessary to execute the plans have been identified and coordinated.

Provides assistance in reviewing and validating Unit Movement Plans (UMP) and Unit Movement Data (UMD) prior to submission to Forces Command (FORSCOM).

Provides training and assistance to units and activities in the preparation and data entry of associated current federal operating systems and may be required to serve as a Functional Manager for assigned systems.

Coordinates with the various State Departments of Transportation (DOT) to determine highway availability, restrictions, and permit requirements.

Processes requests for use of the Strategic and State Highway Network within the state.

Obtains and issues approved permits.

Coordinates movements directly with local, state, and federal agencies.

Receives, reviews and processes requests for convoy clearance using the Mobilization Movement Control System (MOBCON) and issues Convoy Movement Orders (CMO) which provides assigned routes and scheduled movement times to convoy commanders.

Provides official estimates of post mobilization transportation capabilities and requirements and disseminates information to appropriate military commands.

Plans, coordinates, and participates in the highway movement portion of exercises involving military, civil defense, state or local echelons of government, in practice alerts, command post exercises, field training exercises and emergency operations simulations.

Observes testing of unit load plans.

Conducts the transportation portions of mobilization exercises.

Makes recommendations for correction of noted deficiencies to the DMC and recommends changes.

Collects, evaluates, and monitors information necessary to modify the Strategic and State Highway Network Database to meet DOD movement requirements.

Reviews records on the location and type of military, state, and federal transportation assets within the state.

Advises the DMC on operational employment of transportation assets during emergencies, alerts, and mobilization.

Recommends changes in distribution of equipment to support contingency operations.

Represents the DMC as the alternate representative to the State Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation (EHTR) Center when activated.

Assists with the organization, supervision, and operation of the State Movement Control Center (SMCC).

Monitors movements of military units, resolves conflicts, receives and forwards movement reports.

Coordinates changes to priorities and revises pre-planned movement schedules.

Assists the DMC in day to day management of the General Services Administration (GSA) Vehicle Fleet as well as assigned Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) assets.

Reviews monthly billing for vehicles leased through the GSA program, reconciles billing statement and processes for payment.

Assists the DMC and provides input in the formulation of the GSA Vehicle Fleet budget.

Assists the DMC in maintaining, inspecting, and verifying serviceability of Army containers.

Inspects container and submits maintenance report to the Container Control Officer (CCO) for entry into the Army Container Asset Management System (ACAMS).

Coordinates with the CCO at the USPFO to ensure property book accountability and movement of containers.

Reviews International Organization (ISO) and storage container requests prior to submission to Army Intermodal & Distribution Platform Management Office (AIDPMO).

Presents instruction and assists in training Intermediate Command Unit Movement Officers (IC-UMO's) and Unit Movement Officers.

Conducts visits to active and reserve component installations to coordinate mobilizations, annual trainings, and unit load plans.

Accomplishes the full spectrum of support for state and Federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Incumbent will complete The Intermodel Dry Container/Convention for Safe Containers ReInspection Course/AMMO-43 online within 2 months of employment.

The applicant must possess or be able to obtain a secret security clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications Military Grades: ENLISTED E4-E7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of and understanding of administrative, professional, analytical, or other work relating to traffic or transportation programs or operations.

Must be skilled in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships.

Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training interpreting regulations/requirements and developing local policies to implement changes effectively.

Experience applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures.

Experience preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, adjustments in rates and charges.

Experience which involved negotiations with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movement.

Quality of Experience - Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Required Skill Profession

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