TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) with Security Clearance

Duties * Serves as the technical transportation advisor to all statewide operating officials on all matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment. * Analyzes and advises on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via all commercial transportation modes. * Assist in the development of, maintains, and exercises the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects. * Obligates and executes funding for the commercial transportation mission. * Ensures that traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished. * Reconciles Commercial Bills of Lading to verify receipt and shipment of equipment and supplies. * Makes recommendations for changes in local policies and procedures to support the economical movement of contractually procured materials from vendors. * Interprets and enforces Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities through various modes of carriage. * Safeguards accountable transportation documents, which may include: Government Bills of Lading, Government Transportation Requests, and Uniform Service Meal Tickets. * Inspects, or provides for inspection of, commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite delivery of astray government shipments. * Manages the Carrier Performance Program for the state and provides input to the Traffic Manager for the overall program. * Procures domestic and international travel for both military and civilian passengers. * Reviews the travel arrangements provided by the Travel Services Contractor ensuring that special fares and/or discounts are utilized when feasible. * Ensures advance procurement of transportation services to achieve greatest overall cost efficiency and oversees the audit of the Travel Services Contractor for application of appropriate discounts for official travel. * Advises travelers on entitlements and responsibilities and manages the processing of refunds for unused commercial tickets into the government accounting system. * Maintains all transportation related automated systems and databases to support the Traffic Management Programs for the State. * 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). * Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. * Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination. * Position is subject to the provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. * Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. * 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. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver's license. * United States Citizenship is required. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Appointments of retired members of the Armed Forces as National Guard employees within 180 days of retirement requires a waiver approved by the Adjutant General of Missouri before an effective date can be established. * Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission. * Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position. * The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible. Qualifications GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent that demonstrates that the ability to manage the movement of freight and passengers; determine transportation and operating costs; interpret new regulations/requirements and develop local policies to implement changes effectively; direct and coordinate a full range of traffic management functions; applying applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures; preparing reports and recommendations involving appeals, special permits, adjustments in rates and charges; and negotiating with carriers on individual shipments or traffic movement. The specialized experience must also demonstrate the ability to exercise supervision over subordinate employees; plan, coordinate, and carry out the successive steps in fact finding and analysis to complete phases of projects; and resolve work problems in accordance with policies and guides. Priority Placement Information: Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) * Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible * Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement * Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible" * Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional information Veterans Preference: To claim a veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation listed below. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference and will impact your placement on the selection certificate. 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. Click here for a copy of the SF-15 . 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service. Please note-the applicable DD 214 and/or VA Letter with an SF-15 must be uploaded to accurately determine your eligibility. Selective Service Act: 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 ). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with you