Traffic Management Specialist

As a Traffic Management Specialist you will:

• Advise on planning and scheduling work assignments to insure maximum use of resources and achievement of priority work within guidelines established by the NSLT supervisor.
• Give input on standards of performance integrity and general conduct and inform NSLT supervisor of employees compliance with those standards as well as with administrative rules regulations and procedures.
• Advise on oversight of quality assurance functions including administration of quality standards contract inspection requirements and processes related to transportation contract quality assurance.
• Support project materials management act as a liaison between Supply Chain Services and Technical Field Services and Field Services for the purpose of managing and coordinating delivery of project materials for capital and maintenance projects.
• Advise NSLT manager with recommendations and justifications for necessary staffing and funding allocations and contribute to the oversight within the immediate organization for their effective and efficient utilization.
• Contribute to team-oriented effective harmonious and productive formal and informal working relationships within his/her organization and between his/her organization and other organizations.
• Serve as warehouse/transportation liaison to field activities and personnel including regional managers in determining that client service standards are being met with regards to delivery of the right materials in the right quantities to the right locations.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts for transportation process activities.

In accordance with Executive Order 14170 applicants are encouraged to respond to four short free-response essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements:

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) coordinating and tracking commercial freight shipments carrier rates claims and delivery schedules to support operational and project material requirements; and 2) assisting with fleet operations driver safety practices and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and hazardous materials (HazMat) regulations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.