Traffic Management Specialist (COTR)
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San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
As a Traffic Management Specialist (COTR) you will identify respond and resolve various situations relating to GSAs 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.
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 Officers Technical Representative (COTR) on a variety of transportation programs.
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date if applicable
- Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
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 Securitys e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
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 experienceshould 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 licensuresIf 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 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 $108019.00 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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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:
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