Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for a Traffic Management Specialist, Position Description Number D1912P01, located at JFHQ, Fort Stewart, Ga. This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Opened to current members of the Georgia Army National Guard. Responsibilities As a Traffic Management Specialist, GS-2130-09, you will: Serve as the technical transportation advisor to all statewide operating officials on all matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment. Analyze and advise on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via all commercial transportation modes. Assist in the development of, maintain, and exercise the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects. Provide input to the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC), as required, with the preparation of the commercial transportation portions of the Automated Unit Equipment List (AUEL). Analyze traffic data and characteristics to determine areas of potential improvement and makes recommends for changes to the Traffic Manager; identifies economic and efficient uses of transportation; and projects mission transportation requirements. Obligate and execute funding for the commercial transportation mission. Ensure that traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished. This includes services incident to receiving, processing, and dispatching commodity and passenger traffic; to include demurrage charges, drayage and other accessorial services not directly related to line-haul movements. Insure the preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) and other documents in support of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage or failure to provide contracted services. Reconcile Commercial Bills of Lading to verify receipt and shipment of equipment and supplies. Make recommendations for changes in local policies and procedures to support the economical movement of contractually procured materials from vendors. Interpret and enforce Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities through various modes of carriage. Monitor and ensure proper handling, packaging, and shipping of arms, ammunition and explosives (AA&E), Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), and classified/sensitive items. Safeguard accountable transportation documents, which may include: Government Bills of Lading, Government Transportation Requests, and Uniform Service Meal Tickets. Inspect, or provide for inspection of, commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite delivery of astray government shipments. Ensure carrier capability complies with government requirements and specifications. Manage the Carrier Performance Program for the state and provides input to the Traffic Manager for the overall program. Procure domestic and international travel for both military and civilian passengers. Review the travel arrangements provided by the Travel Services Contractor ensuring that special fares and/or discounts are utilized when feasible. Ensure advance procurement of transportation services to achieve greatest overall cost efficiency and oversees the audit of the Travel Services Contractor for application of appropriate discounts for official travel. Monitor the approved Travel Agent for official travel for quality assurance as an Assistant Contract Officer Representative (ACOR). Advise travelers on entitlements and responsibilities and manage the processing of refunds for unused commercial tickets into the government accounting system. Ensure all travel requests are accompanied by approved travel orders and reconciles billing of requested travel services. Reconcile and validate the monthly billing for commercial air travel Centrally Billed Account (CBA) and submits it for payment. Maintain all transportation related automated systems and databases to support the Traffic Management Programs for the State. Execute duties and responsibilities to support mobilization, demobilizations, Homeland Security/Defense and State and Federal emergency operations. Accomplish the full spectrum of support for state and Federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA). Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume. Military Grades: E5-O3 Compatible Military Assignments: ENL -25B, 36B, 51C, 88M, 88N, 89A, 92A, 92F, 92G 0R 92Y WO - 882A, 890A, 913A, 914A, 915E, 920A, 920B, 922A, 923A OFF- 88A, 90A, 01A, 91A, 92A General Experience: Must have experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of and understanding of administrative, professional, analytical, or other work relating to traffic or transportation programs or operations. Must be skilled in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships. Experience using computer and automation systems. Specialized Experience: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training interpreting regulations/requirements and developing local policies to implement changes effectively. Experience applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Experience preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, adjustments in rates and charges. Experience which involved negotiations with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movement. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - A maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months experience. The education must have been in fields directly related to the type of work of the position. (i.e., transportation or traffic management, economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or statistics). Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.