Supervisory Traffic Management Specialist
What you'd do
About the Position: Incumbent serves as Supervisory Traffic Management Specialist in the Domestic Operations Branch, Movement Operations Division. Incumbent has nationwide responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of transportation and freight movements associated with the use of commercial and Defense Freight Railway Interchange Fleet railcars. Position requires in-depth understanding of traffic management principles via all modes of transportation.
Major duties
Design and/or execute special studies and surveys of domestic rail transportation operations. Provide technical advice for stakeholders, including shipper services, transportation service providers, military installations, and field activities, on matters related to domestic freight movement. Oversee the management of domestic rail freight movement associated with sustainment, deployment, unit cargo movement, and/or for national emergencies. Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies that might change or improve the way DoD and/or commercial transportation service providers perform their transportation/distribution mission. Provide direction to teams in the development of surface transportation solutions, taking into consideration quality, speed and/or cost for DoD sponsored cargo. Identify changes in laws or government policy that may impact commercial industry partners. Analyze facts to devise recommended improvements to programs, guidance and systems associated with DoD's domestic freight. Ensure changes/updates/revisions to policies and procedures are passed to DoD stakeholders by participating in the management of rail customer relationships. Recommend modifications, and/or innovations that will improve transportation services relating to transportation law, procedures, policies, and regulations. Provide management and oversight of domestic surface transportation expertise in rail shipments and/or maintenance. Maintain liaison with a wide range of organizations to support Command customer requirements for CONUS surface transportation services.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Managing traffic management functions with regard to domestic rail freight movement services; and 2) Leading traffic management team functions supporting transportation programs via all modes of transportation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Leadership Program Management Transportation Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
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