Traffic Management Specialist (U.S. Army National Guard)

Quick Facts

• Title 32 dual status excepted service (National Guard)
• Role: Traffic Management Specialist (GS-2130-11)

Description

This position manages Department of Defense (DoD) convoy movements within the state and plans, organizes, and directs preparation, maintenance, and execution of peacetime and wartime Army National Guard movement plans for all units in the state. You will serve as the primary transportation and highway network representative, coordinating surface and air movements with DoD, federal, and state agencies while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The role also includes analyzing transportation capabilities, supporting exercises, training Intermediate Command Unit Movement Officers, coordinating Special Assigned Air Missions, and maintaining the State Highway Network Database.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Command Transportation Officer; direct and provide technical guidance for unit movement plan preparation, maintenance, and execution
• Coordinate surface and air movements; ensure regulatory compliance with DoD, federal, and state agencies
• Coordinate commercial transportation requirements; handle special and unique movement requirements
• Act as primary point of contact for DoD highway movements; coordinate with state DOT on highway availability, restrictions, permit requirements, and State Highway Network Database updates
• Approve highway network use using the MOBCON system and issue movement orders
• Obtain and coordinate DOT-approved permits for oversized, overweight, and hazardous vehicles and cargo
• Maintain liaison with state/local government, military officials, and enforcement agencies
• Analyze transportation capabilities and compile data for appropriate agencies
• Plan and coordinate movement portions of exercises; evaluate results and recommend corrections
• Prepare and coordinate movement portions of the STARC Mobilization Plan; develop and validate mobilization procedures and movement data
• Develop training programs for IC-UMO and assist IC-IMO in training UMO
• Serve as point of contact/state mission authority for SAAM; coordinate commercial support with USPFO Traffic Manager and aircraft with Air Mobility Command
• Support the planning and approval process for unit movement, including transitions to commercial transportation
• Coordinate movement planning requirements and STARC inspections; observe biannual testing of unit load plans and conduct annual coordination visits
• Manage and publish procedures to collect, evaluate, and monitor State Highway Network Database information; coordinate additions/deletions/changes with NGB and contractors
• Represent the CONUSA Commander as DoD representative to the DOT Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation (EHTR) Center when activated; advise civil/military leaders and maintain the military portion of EHTR regulation
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• National Guard membership required (Title 32 dual status excepted service); WV National Guard membership required prior to effective placement date
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance (minimum completed National Agency Check prior to assignment)
• Must wear the military uniform
• Required military grade range: minimum E-6 or O-1; maximum E-8 or O-4; rank must be included in the resume
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act
• Federal employment suitability based on background investigation
• Direct deposit mandatory; may be required to complete a 2-year probationary period
• Must not have a qualifying domestic violence conviction under the Lautenberg Amendment (domestic violence misdemeanor disqualifier)
• Must demonstrate general experience in traffic or transportation programs/operations
• Must have at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 in planning/developing/executing technical and analytical work for traffic policies and programs; interpreting federal/state/local transportation and traffic regulations; and applying transportation system knowledge for CONUS and international areas
• If qualifying based on education, submit college transcripts or proof of degree

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held and the schedule (full-time, part-time, or intermittent); contact the hiring agency for specifics.