TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

A GS-2130-9, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST:

• Supports the DMC with the planning and execution of unit movements, and management of military convoys for all services moving within or passing through the state.
• Provides technical assistance to the DMC with coordination of peacetime and mobilization movements of units using military transportation assets.
• Assists with the preparation, maintenance, and execution of training and contingency movement plans for mobilization, homeland security and deployment of ARNG units located within the state.
• Ensures that all requirements necessary to execute the plans have been identified and coordinated.
• Provides assistance in reviewing and validating Unit Movement Plans (UMP) and Unit Movement Data (UMD) prior to submission to Forces Command (FORSCOM).
• Provides training and assistance to units and activities in the preparation and data entry of associated current federal operating systems and may be required to serve as a Functional Manager for assigned systems.
• Coordinates with the various State Departments of Transportation (DOT) to determine highway availability, restrictions, and permit requirements.
• Processes requests for use of the Strategic and State Highway Network within the state.
• Obtains and issues approved permits.
• Coordinates movements directly with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Receives, reviews and processes requests for convoy clearance using the Mobilization Movement Control System (MOBCON) and issues Convoy Movement Orders (CMO) which provides assigned routes and scheduled movement times to convoy commanders.
• Provides official estimates of post mobilization transportation capabilities and requirements and disseminates information to appropriate military commands.
• Plans, coordinates, and participates in the highway movement portion of exercises involving military, civil defense, state or local echelons of government, in practice alerts, command post exercises, field training exercises and emergency operations simulations.
• Observes testing of unit load plans.
• Conducts the transportation portions of mobilization exercises.
• Makes recommendations for correction of noted deficiencies to the DMC and recommends changes.
• Collects, evaluates, and monitors information necessary to modify the Strategic and State Highway Network Database to meet DOD movement requirements.
• Reviews records on the location and type of military, state, and federal transportation assets within the state. Advises the DMC on operational employment of transportation assets during emergencies, alerts, and mobilization.
• Recommends changes in distribution of equipment to support contingency operations.
• Represents the DMC as the alternate representative to the State Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation (EHTR) Center when activated.
• Assists with the organization, supervision, and operation of the State Movement Control Center (SMCC).
• Monitors movements of military units, resolves conflicts, receives and forwards movement reports.
• Coordinates changes to priorities and revises pre-planned movement schedules.
• Assists the DMC in day to day management of the General Services Administration (GSA) Vehicle Fleet as well as assigned Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) assets.
• Reviews monthly billing for vehicles leased through the GSA program, reconciles billing statement and processes for payment.
• Assists the DMC and provides input in the formulation of the GSA Vehicle Fleet budget.
• Assists the DMC in maintaining, inspecting, and verifying serviceability of Army containers.
• Inspects container and submits maintenance report to the Container Control Officer (CCO) for entry into the Army Container Asset Management System (ACAMS).
• Coordinates with the CCO at the USPFO to ensure property book accountability and movement of containers.
• Reviews International Organization (ISO) and storage container requests prior to submission to Army Intermodal & Distribution Platform Management Office (AIDPMO).
• Presents instruction and assists in training Intermediate Command Unit Movement Officers (IC-UMO's) and Unit Movement Officers.
• Conducts visits to active and reserve component installations to coordinate mobilizations, annual trainings, and unit load plans.
• Accomplishes 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).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume must include:
    • Work schedule
    • Hours worked per week
    • Dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment
    • Duties performed.
    • Resumes exceeding 25 pages will not be considered
  • Mil Form 174
    • If you do not have military experience, please indicate so on the form.

  For access to Required Documents please refer to: http://mil.wa.gov/federal-human-resources
  
  Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants: Cover Letter, DD-214,SF-50, and Transcript.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/18/2024 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.
  
  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.
  
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  Agency contact information

  WA HRO Staffing Section

  Phone

  253-512-8260

  Email

  ng.wa.waarng.list.hro-staffing@army.mil

  Address

  Washington G4 Logistics
  Building 26 Infantry Drive
  CAMP MURRAY, WA 98430
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All Members of the Washington Army National Guard, or U.S. Citizens willing to join the Washington Army National Guard