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Supervisory Traffic Management Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 109137 - 109137
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
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.
- 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 DoDs 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.
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for theduration of employment.
- In accordance with AR 690-11 this position has been designated as Key and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
- The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
- Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest.
- This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD DirectiveR.
- This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
- Incumbent may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.
- This position may require incumbent to work non-standard duty hours to include rotating shifts weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
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).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public making this determination the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a(n) Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
