Traffic Management Specialist (COTR)

Summary

As a Traffic Management Specialist (COTR), you will identify, respond, and resolve various situations relating to GSA's supply chain and movement of customer orders world-wide. Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service; Office of Shared Services Delivery; Office of Supply Management; Global Supply Management Service Center; Supply Operations Division; Transportation Branch We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Position can be filled in any of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Lakewood, CO; New York, NY; Norfolk, VA; Philadelphia, PA; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Tacoma, WA; Washington, DC You will perform the following duties: Plans, coordinates, and evaluates overall policies, procedures, and objectives as related to the transportation management program function. Issues program direction and guidelines as required for civilian and military agencies use regarding the transportation program. Assures full Global Supply processing capability as needed in a variety of settings to assure mission success. Reviews and evaluates any new transportation legislative proposals forwarded for comment and develops recommendations and comments on all incoming legislative proposals. Resolves controversial and complex program issues and serves as a troubleshooter to clarify any misinterpretations of agency policies, regulations or procedural language. Participates in Interagency Transportation Management Committee meetings, interagency study groups, conferences, seminars, study groups. Prepares high level correspondence in response to Congressionals, Freedom of Information Act requests etc., as directed, as well as on own initiative; prepares press releases, fact sheets, decision papers, speeches, etc., as necessary. Independently conducts extensive research and data analyses of current and proposed transportation programs, thereby achieving maximum effectiveness nationwide. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates Government Accountability Office (GAO) and General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Audit Reports and other external/internal decisions made for their impact on transportation management policies and programs of the Government. Works closely with Acquisition Staff in the development of performance based statements of work and requirements definitions for transportation programs and serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on a variety of transportation programs. Requirements

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-13 salary range starts at $108,019.00 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience: Negotiating contracts for freight transportation services (i.e., including preparing solicitations, evaluating and identifying primary carriers, arranging pre-award surveys, coordinating awards with organizations, and/or monitoring carrier performance after award). Managing a transportation or traffic program for an organization (i.e., operating a transportation system to provide common carrier types of services to shippers, and/or procuring carriers and other transportation services to move personnel, freight, and/or other commodities) Managing financial transactions in SYNCADA or an equivalent financial supply chain management system (i.e., reviewing and approving/disapproving shipment orders and/or bills of lading, reviewing and certifying invoices, verifying supporting documents and/or certifying end of month billing cycles). Developing policies, plans, procedures, methods, and/or techniques for implementing a transportation or traffic management program.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Knowledge of legislation/regulations affecting transportation related activities to resolve very complex or sensitive transportation problems and the implementation of new developments and technology. Knowledge of legislation/regulations affecting transportation related activities to resolve transportation problems and implement new developments and technology. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to document facts/findings in clear, concise reports, and correspondence and to make oral presentations to top agency officials to convey findings. Ability to conduct evaluations, data analyses and apply methodologies and concepts associated with transportation programs to determine their operational and economic feasibility, identify new areas for improvement, or develop innovative approaches, and recommend improvements to establish centralized management. Knowledge of contracting regulations for contracting services. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Other Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government · Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.