Skills & Competencies for Traffic Clerk I

JOB SUMMARY for Traffic Clerk I

Provides administrative and clerical support to the traffic operations function of an organization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for Traffic Clerk I

Responsible for all aspects of routing, shipping, logging, and tracking of inbound and outbound orders. Contacts transporters for freight pick-up and ensures that cargo is routed appropriately. Communicates changes to routing and timelines. Prepares and processes bills of lading (BOL) and other shipping documentation.

Traffic Clerk I SALARY RANGE

BASE 50%
$46,078
TOTAL 50%
$46,933
Job Level
A02
Job Code
OF13000066
Education/Degree
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
Reports To
Supervisor

Traffic Clerk I Skills and Competencies List

Proficiency Levels and Behavioural Indicators
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6 general skills or competencies (Job family competencies) for Traffic Clerk I

1 Job Family Competencies – Document Processing
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Converting, capturing, and processing data into digital formats to allow document integration into business processes.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites various document classification categories and systems for the processing of data.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in processing document requests of various electronic formats to classify documents.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Extracts layout and structure from documents for processing and routing to intended recipients.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Coordinates daily workflow of document processing to ensure on-time and accurate completion of forms.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs methodologies for efficient document processing to meet business and operational goals.
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2 Job Family Competencies – DOT Compliance
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Establishing rules and regulations to govern the operations of vehicles in compliance with the federal transportation requirements.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites all Department of Transportation compliance rules and regulations.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in conducting daily vehicle safety inspections to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Executes safety measures to identify and avoid transportation hazards and risks.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Audits fleet conditions to improve our business's safety for vehicles and drivers.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates safety standards and practices governing fleet functions to meet and exceed DOT expectations.
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3 Traffic Clerk I - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Traffic Clerk I
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Traffic Clerk I
Proficiency Level - 5

7 soft skills or competencies (core competencies) for Traffic Clerk I

1 Core Competencies – Attention to Detail
Proficiency Level -3
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites steps and tips to improve attention to detail in the workplace.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Keeps full attention when listening to understand the message.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Balances between accuracy and efficiency for different tasks or programs.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Creates and implements quality management processes for our business.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Defines possible hurdles to projects and creates strategies to deal with them.
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2 Core Competencies – Time Management
Proficiency Level -2
Skill definition-Managing and setting priorities, goals, and timetables to boost productivity and efficiency in completing tasks.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of prioritization methods used to manage and save time in the workplace.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Adheres to schedules to allocate time for specific tasks efficiently.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Assesses relevance of tasks to prioritize and produce better quality work.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Creates programs to develop our employees' understanding of time demand and management.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds a system to manage our business's workload and eliminate time-wasting activities.
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3 Traffic Clerk I - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Traffic Clerk I
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Traffic Clerk I
Proficiency Level - 5

Summary of Traffic Clerk I skills and competencies

There are 0 hard skills for Traffic Clerk I.
6 general skills for Traffic Clerk I, Document Processing, DOT Compliance, Logistics Management, etc.
7 soft skills for Traffic Clerk I, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Multitasking, etc.
While the list totals 13 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Traffic Clerk I, he or she needs to be skilled in Attention to Detail, be proficient in Time Management, and be proficient in Multitasking.

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