This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/494670900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
LOCATION: USPFO, Johnston, IA
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 04/05/2018. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOU NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
03/22/2018 to 04/05/2018
$61,218 - $79,586 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
11
Yes
IA-10169951-AR-18-077
494670900
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
This position is a Title 5 Excepted position. Military membership is not required and Veteran's Preference will apply.
As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-11, you will perform the following duties:
Function as the Installation Transportation Agent appointed by the USP&FO in the State. Operate independently with minimal supervision to plan, direct, and monitor the Commercial Transportation Program for the Command, inclusive of commercial traffic facilities, which includes freight, hazardous material (HAZMAT), passenger and terminal operations. Serve as the financial activity manager for transportation funds. Appointed as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Government approved travel office and may be the COR for a regional travel office. Serve as the State Container Management Officer. Develop long range plans for the efficient and effective operation of the Traffic Management Program. Make certain that such plans are in accordance with existing laws, regulations, directives and other guidance issued from higher echelons and outside sources i.e. Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) as well as initiating new or changed procedures to implement directives. Analyze transportation courses of action to determine most efficient and cost effective mode of movement. Determine funding and space requirements to accomplish mission. Establish priorities for the completion of work based on operational priorities. Monitor work processes and determine the cause issues initiates changes to improve the processes. Incumbent ensures laws, procedures and regulations are uniformly applied and complied with by all users. Review carrier applications for approval to transport freight and develops and issues guidance for use of approved carriers. Review completed work for accuracy, adequacy, compliance with regulatory requirements and policies, cost effectiveness, and timeliness. Monitor carrier performance and recommends/takes action to suspend or remove from service carriers that fail to perform satisfactorily. Provide advisory services to the USP&FO and top management staff officials of the ARNG, DA and other outside agencies on all matters relating to NG traffic management functions, including program requirements, capabilities, policies and procedures. Attend a variety of meetings, symposiums and conferences as a representative of the USP&FO, with personnel of higher echelons, commercial transportation representatives and personnel of SDDC for the purpose of discussing various traffic management problems. Assist in the analysis and solution of such problems. Communicates with higher echelons and recommends changes to policies and regulations. Evaluate program effectiveness by review of reports and observation of activities. Establish direct communication with Federal and State Departments of Transportations for the movement of Army equipment via commercial carriers. Communicate with Department of Defense and Department of the Army Agencies and Major Commands concerning the movement of personnel, units and equipment. Coordinate with Directorates, Commands and units within the State to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidance. Manages transportation funding within the State. Negotiate with commercial common carriers for the purpose of meeting mission requirements and to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. Coordinates with SDDC Operations Center for large shipments and deployment movements. Determine the services required for movement of commodities requiring special handling, security and non standard movement services. Coordinate and executes movement of commodities that require special handling or supplementary services and extensive negotiations with carriers to complete transportation arrangements. Plan and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinate plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Perform other duties as assigned. T5260
OR
If you are using only education to qualify for this position you must possess the following:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSA's (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below:
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: Veteran's Preference: You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates, campaign medals, and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, disabled veterans must submit a VA disability letter/documentation for consideration.
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.
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/10169951
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/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/494670900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about