Traffic Management Specialist
Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA
Job Summary
This position is part of the Air Force Elements U.S. Transportation Command.
As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:
- Serves as a Traffic Management Specialist in the Department of War Personal Property Activity (DoW PPA).
- Provide oversight and support to worldwide Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) personal property operations to resolve unusual occurrences and ensure onward movement of property affected by operation failures bankruptcies diversions strikes or other unusual occurrences. Identifies and evaluates the impact of internal and external changes on the operating performance and viability.
- Provide support on operational and procedural issues for DoW customers regarding their personal property shipments including support to Inspector General complaints Congressional Inquiries direct complaintsclaims or issues elevated to the DoW PPA level.
- Conduct special studies and program reviews concerning the various transportation systems used by DoW for movement and storage of personal property to include during adverse situations.
- Perform analysis and advise on matters relating to carrier performance and related system operations to write new policy to improve performance.
- Perform policy development program management and program administration duties and develop methods and procedures to improve the delivery of relocation services to Armed Forces personnel.
- Develop and present briefings on policies issues and procedures to representatives of DoW PPA staff components Joint Staff Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Unified Commands the Services and other agencies.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born aftermust 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
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required; incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450 upon entering the position and annually
- Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
- Travel and relocation expenses if approved will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
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 analysis and evaluating effectiveness of Household Goods (HHG) Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) and storage shipments; recommending alternative strategies to improve efficiency of operations.
- Researching and analyzing transportation policy doctrine public laws rules and regulatory documents for purposes of developing or recommending new Defense Personal Property (DP3) policy and procedures.
- Providing advice to DoD components in resolving difficult and complex shipments of personal property.
- Conducting special studies and program reviews affecting various transportation systems used by DoD worldwide on movement and storage of personal property.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
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: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see 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: candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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:
IC