TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK. Responsibilities You will determine special service and equipment required for shipment of a wide and disparate assortment of commodities, from small parcel parts shipments, ships propellers, hazardous materials, submarine assemblies, via all modes of transportation You will study the possibility of consolidating shipments and using alternate transportation modes to achieve greater economy of operations. You will create and review documentation to procure best value services from commercial carriers. You will plan and execute transportation requests involving in-depth knowledge of specialized handling, specialized equipment and load planning. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent Traffic Management Specialist experience in the private or public sector utilizing a practical knowledge of established transportation regulations, requirements, and techniques governing the movement of material and use of commercial carriers to ship personal property, general and/or hazardous cargo. I apply an in-depth a working knowledge of the Transportation Priority System when it comes to customer requisitions, meeting time frame requirements, scheduling daily pickup, traffic management, freight Classification and rating of shipments. I have experience researching the possibility of consolidating shipments and using alternate transportation modes to achieve greater economy of operations. I also have experience utilizing automated transportation databases to create and review documentation to procure best value services from commercial carriers. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Plan and execute transportation requests involving an in-depth knowledge of specialized handling, specialized equipment and load planning; 2) Determine special service and equipment required for shipment of a wide and disparate assortment of commodities, from small parcel parts shipments, ships propellers, small arms and explosives, hazardous materials, submarine assemblies, classified and secret material, via all modes of transportation; and 3) Utilize various transportation computer information systems to ensure the timely delivery of equipment to destination, ensuring material shipped is properly marked, classified and packed for the method of shipment chosen. For GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-05) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting with traffic management duties by following regulations and procedures to help coordinate shipments of equipment and hazardous material across various modes of transportation. Examples of specialized experience include some or all of the following; 1) Reviewing billing statements to assist with resolving carrier issues; 2) Adhering to rules, regulations, laws and procedures when assisting with the movement of materials; 3) Helping with the determination of special service and equipment required to transport an assortment of commodities including hazardous material, personal property or standard cargo in prescribed time frames; 4) Following prescribed methods to consolidate shipments; 5) Utilizing computer information systems to ensure the timely delivery of equipment to destination. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or Possession of a certificate as Certified Member, American Society of Transportation and Logistics meets the requirements for GS-5. Persons with such certificates may also qualify for higher grade levels based on their education and/or experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Uncommon Tour of Duty : This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.