About this role
Job SummaryThis position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.
QualificationsYou 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. 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). 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.
Major DutiesAs a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-2130-12 some 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 complaints,claims, 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.