TRAFFIC MANAGER with Security Clearance

Company: Department of the Air Force
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

Duties Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A TRAFFIC MANAGER, GS, 2130, 9, The purpose of the position is to procure transportation for freight and passengers on behalf of the governmentManages all functions of the branch, which includes directing the traffic management program, providing technical traffic management advisory services, establishing operating requirements, formulating traffic management policies, and developing traffic management programs for both peacetime and wartimeIncumbent serves as the technical transportation advisor to the Director of Logistics and other base operating officials on all matters directly dealing with the military and commercial movement of personnel and equipmentAnalyzes and advises on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and foreign movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via surface and air modesDevelops, maintains, and exercises the traffic portion of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjectsAnalyzes traffic data and characteristics to determine areas of potential improvement, identifies economic and efficient uses of transportation, and projects mission transportation requirementsDevelops budgetary and financial planning data in support of traffic management functions and manages the budget associated with the commercial movement of equipment, supplies, and personnelServes as liaison with commercial carriers and other government agenciesUses and interprets Joint Travel Regulations, Technical manuals, Air Force Commercial Traffic Bulletins, ICC and DOT Regulations, Comptroller General Decisions, and Code of Federal RegulationsEnsures the traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished; such as services incident to receipt, processing, and dispatch of commodity and passenger traffic, to include demurrage charges, drayage and other accessorial services not directly related to line-haul movementsResponsible for the preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) and other documents in support of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage and for failure to provide contracted servicesResponsible for safeguarding, accomplishing, and issuing, accountable transportation documents to include, Government Bills of Lading, Transportation Requests and Uniform Services Meal TicketsEstablishes local policies and procedures to support the economical transportation of contractually procured material from vendor plantsInterprets and enforces federal, state, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities, through all modes of carriageServes as technical advisor and certifier for originating hazardous waste material shipments, ensuring proper packaging, marking, labeling, identification, and manifesting for disposalMonitors and directs handling, packaging, and shipping of firearms, explosives, and electrostatic sensitive discharge (ESD) itemsRequirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT--- Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is requiredif you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this positionApplicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.--- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.--- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.--- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.--- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.--- All AFSCs available to apply--- Must be able to attain 2T0X1 within 12 months ***Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation*** Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authoritySuitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.** MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authoritySuitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network accessItems checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibilityThe individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National GuardQualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described belowExperience 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 experienceYour resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your applicationIn describing your experience, please be clear and specificWe will not make assumptions regarding your experienceDo not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this positionMILITARY GRADES : SrA (E4) - MSgt (E7) Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employmentGENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: GS-09 - 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower gradeExperience, education, or training, involving the movement of freight or passengers and determining transportation and operating costsExperience participating in the direction and coordination of traffic management functionsExperience interpreting and providing routine advice on carrier tariffs and related routing guidesInterpreting regulations/requirements and developing local policies to implement changes effectivelyExperience applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning transportation and traffic proceduresExperience preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, adjustments in rates and chargesExperience which involved negotiations with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movementExperience in making effective presentations both orally and in writingEducation EDUCATION: N/A You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claimsTo receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this positionAdditional information REMARKS : No PCS availableThe military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervisedSensitivity Level 2Participation in direct deposit is mandatoryAcceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonusTo view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/ IMPORTANT NOTES :--- Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.--- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of technician pre-employment physical for certain occupational series.--- Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx )This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible AFSC in the Minnesota Air National Guard and wear of the military uniformAcceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employmentApplicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointmentFor enlistment/appointment criteria, consult www.nationalguard.com The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disabilityPre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be toleratedIf you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your p

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