Traffic Management Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior staff specialist and technical advisor for Air Force cargo movement policy and procedures responsible for improving the effectiveness, efficiency and business practices of Air Force transportation and traffic management operation worldwide.

Duties

1. Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates Air Force transportation and traffic management policy and procedures for mode selection, documentation, and movement control of materiel shipped worldwide via all modes of transportation by or on behalf of the Air Force. Maintains liaison with staff, field, and higher headquarters counterparts to stay up-to-date on issues affecting cargo movement. 2. Participates in the development and maintenance of Air Force Instructions, Defense Transportation Regulation, and other related Air Force, DOD, and joint service policy and procedures pertaining to cargo movement.Accomplishes staffing and coordination of proposed changes with the MAJCOMs and Air Staff. Disseminates approved changes to all affected activities. 3. Participates in identifying requirements for the development of Air Force logistics systems associated with worldwide movement and control of materiel.Analyzes and resolves problems of a procedural or factual nature. Initiates Process Change Requests and other required documents to resolve system deficiencies. 4. Represents Air Force Transportation at joint service meetings concerning DOD transportation policy and system developments. Prepares, presents, and discusses ideas, concepts, and proposals impacting on USAF/DOD transportation policy. Maintains liaison with transportation industry representatives and organizations to deal with carrier performance and other matters of mutual interest affecting AF cargo movement. 5. Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the transportation program. Researches and gathers data and information for responding to inquiries, recognizing which information is relevant. Provides day-to-day guidance to field activities on issues affecting cargo movement. Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Traffic Management Series 2130 IOR and Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience as a Transportation Management Specialist supporting the life-cycle management of transportation systems, programs, or projects. Experience planning, developing, and implementing logistics-management operations and supporting future strategic initiatives through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Ideal Candidate: An ideal candidate has experience managing Department of the Air Force Set the Theater (StT) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) activities and supporting Prepositioning Materiel Capabilities (PMC) and War Reserve Materiel (WRM). The candidate can lead logistics planning and integration efforts, improve sustainment processes, coordinate with enterprise stakeholders, provide training, and communicate program status to senior leaders. Strong Action Officer skills are required to develop, coordinate, and staff packages for senior Air Force and external stakeholders. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of the rules, principles, concepts and procedures affecting the documentation, clearance, and movement of military cargo via all military and commercial air and surface transportation modes worldwide. 2. Knowledge of statistical and analytical techniques for collecting, analyzing and presenting traffic management or other related data used to substantiate logistics proposals or formulate transportation policy. 3. Skill and ability in written and oral communication to disseminate policy and procedural guidance, conduct briefings, and present issues and recommendations. 4. Ability to apply traffic management policy and procedures to respond to a range of inquiries from field activities, MAJCOMs, higher headquarters, other government agencies, and commercial carrier representatives regarding the worldwide movement of Air Force cargo. 5. Ability to maintain effective working relationships while presenting, discussing, and otherwise interchanging ideas, concepts, and proposals impacting transportation policy. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.