TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5261000 and is part of the CO JFHQ G4, National Guard. Its purpose is to manage Department of Defense (DOD) convoys moving within the state; and to plan, organize and direct preparation, maintenance and execution of peacetime and wartime ARNG movement plans for all units within the state.

Duties

Serves as primary state representative and point of contact for all DOD highway movements. Coordinates directly with the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine highway availability, restrictions, permit requirements and changes or additions to the State Highway Network Database. Coordinates directly with the USPFO Traffic Manager to obtain necessary commercial transportation support. Exercises functional authority to manage and coordinate the movement of DOD convoys during peacetime, mobilization and deployment. Coordinates, obtains and issues, with DOT approval, permits for oversized, overweight and hazardous vehicles and cargo; and then coordinate's movements. Analyzes military transportation capabilities and provides compiled data to appropriate agencies. Develops programs of instruction for training Intermediate Command Unit Movement Officers (IC-UMO) in all areas of unit movement and execution. Serves as primary point of contact and state mission authority for Special Assigned Air Missions (SAAM). Coordinates with the DCS G-4 Plans & Policy Officer in the establishment of command transportation policy and other transportation requirements. Coordinates movement planning requirements and JFHQ inspections of unit mobilization plans. Serves as manager for the State Highway Network Database. Represents the CONUSA Commander as DOD representative of the state DOT Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation (EHTR) Center, when activated by the governor. Organizes and oversees the operation of the State Movement Control Center (SMCC). Maintains and manages the unit movement data (UMD) for state ARNG units. Provides technical expertise on hazardous materials (HAZMAT) shipments to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Manages the State General Services (GSA) lease Vehicle Program (less recruiting and retention vehicle program). Responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and verifying serviceability of Army containers. Responsible for the work of assigned personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12973652 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review REQUIRED: A current Resume, providing name, phone number, and email REQUIRED: Experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format REQUIRED: DD-214 (member 4 copy) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service if claiming Veterans' Preference REQUIRED: VA Disability Letter if claiming 10-point veterans' preference PPP documentation Mandatory documentation that must be submitted for an applicant to be considered for that application-based Priority Placement Program (PPP) For Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians: The applicant MUST submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist." This must be accompanied by copies of appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter of ineligibility for military or NG membership (through no fault of their own), and proof of at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. For Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement: The applicant MUST submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist." This must be accompanied by appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter stating ineligibility for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. For Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: The applicant MUST include a copy of the "Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist" along with the documents identified in the vacancy announcement to verify eligibility for MSP. For Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible: The applicant MUST submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist." This must be accompanied by appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice and an SF-50 reflecting the RIF change to a lower grade. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in the applicant not being considered for the application-based PPP. While you are still considered as a normal applicant, you will not be considered for the Priority Placement Program.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). 1. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated). 2. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.) 3. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates. 4. Appointment of Federal Annuitants: A Federal civilian annuitant under either the CSRS or FERS retirement systems may be reemployed into NG T5 vacancies, but are only eligible for either an Indefinite tenure appointment (max 5 year service period) or Temporary tenure appointment (max 4 year service period). The retiree must notify HRO of their current retirement status prior to appointment. 5. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? You are strongly encouraged to provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, are strongly encouraged to provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. If you'd like more information on Veterans' Preference or are unsure about your eligibility, please visit Vets - OPM.gov.