About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is with U.S. Army Transportation Command, the incumbent will serve as a Traffic Management Specialist located at the Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience 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 experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience Statement : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes 1.) Planning, scheduling, and routing standard or semi-complex freight/cargo shipments utilizing commercial or military ocean, land, or air transportation modes; 2.) Assisting in the administration, monitoring, or evaluation of carrier/contractor performance against contract terms, conditions, and safety standards 3.) Conducting functional systems analysis to integrate specialized logistics database software and resolve systemic traffic management system errors. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Major DutiesForecasting cargo volumes and developing cost estimates for the requested range of transportation services.Administering G3-related contracts, which includes monitoring and reporting on contractor performance.Inspect and evaluate commercial carrier operations, terminal facilities, and equipment to ensure full compliance with safety standards, military regulations, and contract specifications.Review cargo manifests, shipping documents, billing records, and delivery receipts to identify discrepancies, ensure accuracy, and guarantee adherence to traffic management guidelines.Serve as the subject matter expert to advise shippers, booking offices, and contractors on complex shipping requirements, routing instructions, and military/federal transportation regulations.Review and interpret technical shipping manuals, cargo characteristics, hazardous material requirements, and carrier tariffs to determine the safest and most efficient transport methods.Develop comprehensive operational plans, schedules, and resource requirements to move cargo across international transit networks.Manage the timelines, resource allocations, and technical execution of analytical studies and IT systems integration designed to optimize logistics workflows.