Clarification from the agency

Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite). Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard.

The purpose of the position is to manage and direct the daily Commercial Traffic Management Program for freight, equipment, personal property and passenger movements. Provides traffic management advisory services and formulates commercial traffic management policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Functions as the Installation Transportation Agent appointed by the USP&FO in each State. Operates 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. Serves 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. Serves as the State Container Management Officer.

(2) Develops long range plans for the efficient and effective operation of the Traffic Management Program. Makes 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. Analyzes transportation courses of action to determine most efficient and cost effective mode of movement. Determines funding and space requirements to accomplish mission. Establishes priorities for the completion of work based on operational priorities. Monitors work processes and determine the cause of slippages and drayage and initiates changes to improve the processes.

(3) Incumbent ensures laws, procedures and regulations are uniformly applied and complied with by all users. Reviews carrier applications for approval to transport freight and develops and issues guidance for use of approved carriers. Reviews completed work for accuracy, adequacy, compliance with regulatory requirements and policies, cost effectiveness, and timeliness. Monitors carrier performance and recommends/takes action to suspend or remove from service carriers that fail to perform satisfactorily.

(4) Provides advisory services to the USPFO 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. Attends a variety of meetings, symposiums and conferences as a representative of the USPFO, with personnel of higher echelons, commercial transportation representatives and personnel of SDDC for the purpose of discussing various traffic management problems. Assists in the analysis and solution of such problems. Communicates with higher echelons and recommends changes to policies and regulations.

(5) Evaluates program effectiveness by review of reports and observation of activities. This review includes such matters as work accomplishment in relation to program schedules, timely execution of unscheduled and/or priority projects of internal procedures, methods and controls. Initiates action to correct delegated authority or refers matters to superior with appropriate recommendations.

(6) Establishes direct communication with Federal and State Departments of Transportations for the movement of Army equipment via commercial carriers. Communicates with Department of Defense and Department of the Army Agencies and Major Commands concerning the movement of personnel, units and equipment. Coordinates with Directorates, Commands and units within each respective State to ensure mission accomplishment and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidance.

(7) Manages transportation funding within the State. Coordinates with DOD, DA, NGB, Army MACOM, active duty installations and the other States to procure necessary funding for the movement of personnel, items and equipment. Reviews and validates billing information and certifies same for payment to vendors. Provides recommendations for Annual Funding Program (AFP).

(8) Coordinates and schedules the relocation of entire military organizations inclusive of personnel, equipment, supplies, and other materiel in support of operational requirements.

(9) Plans and directs the annual transportation program of the command ensuring the most economical and efficient movement of units, commodities and personnel.

**REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

Conditions of employment

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Qualifications

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2
Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard.

Military Grades:
Enlisted: SFC/E7 through MSG-E8
Officer: 2LT/O1 through CPT/O3

Work involves developing policies and administering the management of traffic programs, plans and directs traffic operations within the program and performs necessary technical work involved in obtaining economical and efficient transportation of equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of these operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience that provided a general knowledge and under-standing of traffic or transportation programs or operations

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training performing, administering, or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs. Experience interpreting applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Knowledge of transportation requirements and systems for specific geographic areas (International and Continental United States).

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Managing or participating in managing a transportation or traffic program involving (1) operating a transport or traffic system to move passengers or commodities of an organization when there is accountability for operating costs, (2) operating a transportation system to provide common carrier types of services to shippers, and (3) procuring common or other carriers and other transportation services to move an organization's personnel, freight, and/or other commodities.
• Conducting or participating in conducting surveys and studies of the traffic management function, operating methods, procedures, and performance.
• Making presentations on traffic matters before Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies.
• Performing loss and damage prevention work when this included responsibilities such as policy and procedures formulation and studies of traffic operations and services.
• Negotiating with carriers and/or regulatory bodies on questions of rates, transit privileges and charges, special services and charges thereof, and classification of commodities.
• Providing advisory service involving commodity analysis from the transportation standpoint.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on the duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

--Knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or identify problems and be able to analyze and resolve transportation issues or problems.

--Broad knowledge of the operation, practices, and policies of the organization.

--Knowledge of the capability and limitations of various modes of transportation to include rail, highway, air, and sea. Knowledge of related mode configurations to contract proper means of transportation.

--Incumbent utilizes this knowledge to plan and direct the installation operations for the movement of vehicles, equipment, conventional ammunition, and materials via most feasible method available (air, rail, truck or vessel/barge).

--Incumbent has extensive knowledge of all traffic management regulations to include freight, passenger and other service (Navy and Air Force) regulations as well as the applicable Code of Federal Regulations.

--Specialized knowledge of various travel entitlements, policies, and procedures pertaining to personnel moves (Group moves, PCS and movement of household goods).

--Knowledge to execute travel arrangements via all modes of Government and commercial transportation to destinations worldwide.

--An extensive and comprehensive knowledge and ability to interpret a wide variety of traffic management regulations, including DOD Travel regulations, Army, Air Force and Navy regulations, federal/state/foreign government/local laws, transportation regulations, and policies are required. --Incumbent must be certified for the movement of Hazardous material and as a Contracting Officer Representative.

--Knowledge of the various automated transportation planning and billing systems.

--Knowledge of standard commercial carrier industry standard practices.

OR

Education: 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.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
-The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Please be advised:

1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

DO NOT copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following occupational competencies:

1. Transportation
2. Teamwork
3. Information Management
4. Customer Service
5. Integrity/Honesty