TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties
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• You will perform traffic management functions, including physical shipment of material (explosive and inert).
• You will perform independent analytical studies to eliminate problem areas while perfecting and developing new management information to enhance traffic management efficiency.
• You will analyze problems involved in traffic management operations and programs and propose solutions based on sound judgement and technical considerations.
• You will analyze the selection of the mode of transportation best suited to the peculiar characteristics of the lading to be shipped.
• You will determine the carrier and compare costs to select the most efficient and economical or expeditious method of shipment for motor, rail, freight, forward, and air shipment explosives.
• You will establish and develop practical and modern methods in performing traffic operations and maintaining responsive transportation data.
• You will classify all domestics and export shipments moving commercially by air, water, rail and/or mother vehicle.
• You will analyze and determine the requirements for special movements of materials which have hazard, secrecy, special qualities, or great urgency in shipment.
• You will determine carrier capability and performance standards, and safety of delivery of explosive shipments.
• You will ensure that security regulations are followed in handling highly classified material.
• You will monitor reports of shipment discrepancies, late deliveries, and inadequate equipment to detect trends in carrier performance.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must attend and successfully compete a formal accredited course in the handling, transportation and certification of hazardous materials and a course in the inspection of motor vehicles and railcars. Must attend a refresher course every two years.
• Position falls within the parameters of SECNAVINST 5370.21 and as such, requires incumbent to file a Confidential Statement of Affiliations and Financial Interests (DD Form 1555).

Qualifications

FOR GS-09:
To qualify for a GS-09 your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience providing traffic management services in the responsive and cost-effective shipment of ordnance material.
• Experience carrying out program planning, evaluation, and technical advisory assignments in traffic management questions, problems, and projects.
• Experience applying traffic management policies, regulations, procedures and transportation methods and practices.
• Experience using knowledge of transportation regulations to analyze and resolve problems of a procedural or factual nature; and knowledge of transportation requirements to evaluate day-to-day operations in ensuring the efficient and economical use of carrier services.
• Experience determining the carrier, comparing costs most efficient, economical, or expeditious of shipment for motor, air, or water.
• Experience classifying commodities on domestic and export shipments moving commercially by air, water, and/or motor.
• Experience preparing Bill of Lading and other required shipping documents.
• Experience maintaining all required transportation records and submits reports, performs inspections inbound/outbound motor vehicles loaded with hazardous materials to ensure compliance with all regulations.

FOR GS-07:
To qualify for a GS-07 your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience performing analytical surveys and studies of traffic management functions, operating methods, procedures, and performances.
• Experience utilizing transportation systems to determine carrier types of service to find the best economical and efficient methods.
• Experience classifying all domestic and international shipments moving commercially by air, water, and/or motor vehicle.
• Experience coordinating information to schedule shipment dates, considers the compatibility, required delivery dates and destinations of material to enable the station to meet the needs of the customer.
• Experience determining carrier capabilities and performance standards, and safety of delivery of explosive shipments.
• Experience carrying out program planning, program evaluation, and technical advisory assignments.
• Experience monitoring newly established procedures and ensures that correct classification and shipping procedures are implemented.
• Experience performing inspections on inbound and outbound motor vehicles with hazardous materials; analyze to determine requirements for special movement having hazardous, classified and secret, or urgency of shipment requirements.

This position has Individual Occupational Requirements. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/traffic-management-series-2130/

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

FOR GS-09:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

FOR GS-07:
Successful completion of 1 full year of graduate level education
OR
Superior academic achievement

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Per Individual Occupational Requirements, Education must meet the following:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.