Summary You will serve as a Traffic Management Specialist in the Regional Transportation Office, Hampton Roads Division, Supply Management Department Mid-Atlantic of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK. Responsibilities You will be responsible for traffic management duties that consist of making necessary arrangements for the movement of materials by all modes using commercial carriers and government operated carriers. You will describe shipments with a broad classification, rate and routing range using appropriate terminology in order to secure best value transportation services and rates. You will consider factors, including the required delivery date, dimensions, sensitive nature of the cargo, hazardous classification, and urgency of the shipment, priority, and special equipment requirements. You will classify general cargo, hazardous cargo, including ammunition and other sensitive hazards for the mode of transportation best suited for the type of cargo being shipped. You will compute shipment costs and certify detention, re delivery, permit, and line-haul charges to ensure charges are valid and in accordance with carrier rates on file. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the GS-7 position I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent Traffic Management Specialist experience in the private or public sector performing and assisting in technical work concerned with planning, development, and execution of traffic policies and programs; managing programs to obtain the economical and efficient transportation of freight, materials, and/or cargo to perform duties including: 1) Applying practical knowledge of commercial transportation practice to apply traffic management methods and procedures; 2) Applying knowledge of packing rules for material and hazardous materials by all modes of transportation to ensure efficient, safe and economical movements of freight; 3) Identifying, analyzing, and assisting in resolving transportation issues; and 4) Assisting with the preparation of shipping documents. To qualify for the GS-9 position I have one year of specialized experience 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 performing technical work concerned with the planning, development, and execution of extensive traffic policies and programs as well as managing programs to obtain the economical and efficient transportation of freight, materials, personal property and/or hazardous cargo to perform duties including: 1) Applying practical knowledge of commercial transportation practice to apply traffic management methods and procedures; 2) Applying knowledge of packing rules for materials and hazardous materials by all modes of transportation to ensure efficient, safe, and economical movements of freight; 3) Identifying, analyzing transportation issues and providing resolution; 4) Preparing shipping documents, record keeping, reviewing and reconciling billing statements, and resolving carrier issues; and 5) Utilizing computer information systems and automated databases. 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 Education substitute for the GS-7 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement Education substitute for the GS-9 master's 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 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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 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/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
