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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
G4

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1922000 and is part of the KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$75,897 - $98,671 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Promotion potential
11
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Term - Indefinite may convert to permanent at a later date without further competition
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
KS-13106057-AR-27-020
Control number
892377800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current members of the Kansas Army National Guard or current or prior service military members who?are eligible to become a?member of the Kansas Army National Guard.

Duties

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As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-09, you will support the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) with the planning and preparation of unit movement plans and management of military convoy operations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • 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.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
  • Must possess a valid Kansas State driver's license prior to appointment
  • Incumbent will complete The Intermodel Dry Container/Convention for Safe Containers Re-Inspection Course/AMMO-43 online within 2 months of employment.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-6 through E-9 or O-1 through O-3

Compatible Military Assignments: Immaterial

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training, involving the movement of freight or passengers and determining transportation and operating costs. Experience participating in the direction and coordination of traffic management functions. Experience interpreting and providing routine advice on carrier tariffs and related routing guides. Interpreting regulations/requirements and developing local policies to implement changes effectively. Experience applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Experience preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, adjustments in rates and charges. Experience which involved negotiations with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movement. Experience in making effective presentations both orally and in writing.

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office or similar setting, which involves minimal risk or discomfort and requires normal safety precautions. Some exposure to moderate discomforts results from working in the warehouse and packing areas with low/high temperature, high humidity, or drafty or noisy conditions. There is also risk of physical injury when working around large crates and uncrated items.

Physical Effort: Work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort is required when walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items. Occasionally lifts and carries parts, equipment, and packed containers when assisting subordinates with their work.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.

If you are currently receiving a military bonus, prior to applying for or accepting a T32 Technician position please verify with your education/retention and services office to ensure your bonus will not be negatively affected.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

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!

Agency contact information

Jamie Jackson
Phone
785-646-0510
Email
jamie.m.jackson29.civ@army.mil
Address
KS Joint Forces Headquarters
2722 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611-1287
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