TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-7/9, Position Description Number D1922000, and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G4. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.) Selecting Official: CPT Warhank

Duties

Supports the 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. Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted E4 - E9; Warrant WO1 - CW5; Officer O1 - O3 GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-7 & GS-9: Must have experience that provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs or operations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-7: Must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience operating a transport or traffic system to move passengers or commodities of an organization. Procuring common or other carriers and other transportation services to move an organization's personnel, freight, and/or other commodities. Performing loss and damage prevention work when this included responsibilities such as policy and procedures formulation and studies of traffic operations and services. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-9: Must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training, involving the movement of freight or passengers and determining transportation and operating costs. Experience participating in the direction and coordination of traffic management functions. Experience interpreting and providing routine advice on carrier tariffs and related routing guides. 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. Experience in making effective presentations both orally and in writing. (MUST address your experiences in detail on your resume as they relate to these general and specialized experience requirements, to be considered for this position)

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Other 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).