TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-2130-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Performs as functional analyst with system users, computer programmers, and analysts throughout to oversee DP3 computer systems.
• Based on general information concerning a need or problem area within DP3, incumbent performs the following: develops the scope of the study; determines the approach and information resources to be used; conducts all coordination and analysis needed to evaluate a system concept; develops a statement of system requirements and constraints; and determines basic design characteristics.
• Works closely with computer analysts and programmers in the development and testing of systems, simulating or providing data on as many types of cases as possible in order to preclude problems during system implementation.
• Works closely with system users to assure that their work environment and requirements are adequately understood, and that end products meet their needs as closely as possible.
• Resolves operating problems by developing functional alternatives such as procedural changes, or use of different automated instruments.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized if funding is available
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible according to agency and supervisor policy
• Agile Scrum Product Owner (or SAFe) Certification Preferred
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
• Travel: Occasionally
• Employee must obtain/maintain a secret security clearance
• Employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline Certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8570.01-M or DoD 8140

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Performing as functional analyst with system users, computer programmers, and analysts throughout to oversee logistics or supply chain computer systems.
• Conducting coordination and analysis needed to evaluate a system concept; developing a statement of system requirements and constraints; and determining basic design characteristics.
• Handling issues affecting various enterprise business systems, to include troubleshooting, controlling access, and coordinating functional changes.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).