TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary Range: $51228 - $81458 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2126000 and is part of the IL 126, National Guard.

Major Duties:

• As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-2130-7/9, you will serve as a traffic management specialist performing technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Evaluate day-to-day operations to ensure the safe, efficient and economical use of cargo operations and/or carrier services. Resolve conventional problems associated with the movement of cargo, to include complex movements. Develop a real transit time base for use in planning shipments. Independently work on specified segments of large projects or well-defined projects of lesser scope involving explosives, other hazardous materials and items requiring special handling, such as classified, mail, medical, etc., that require the application of standardized traffic management methods and procedures. Interpret or adapt available guidelines according to project or assigned requirements and ensures consistency with transportation program policies and objectives. Conduct transportation studies by analyzing data items. Develop instructions and draft directives for noncontroversial issues. Ensure shipments are moved safely and efficiently. Resolve conventional problems associated with the movement of cargo.

Qualifications: AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. ]Military Grades: Enlisted - Minimum Rank is E7 - Maximum Rank is E8 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience that has provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs and operations. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 Level MUST possess at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade of GS-7; 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. GS-7 Level MUST possess at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade of GS-5; experience managing or participating in managing a transportation or traffic program involving; conducting or participating in conducting surveys and studies of the traffic management function, operating methods, procedures, and performance; making presentations on traffic matters before Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies: performing loss and damage prevention work when this included responsibilities such as policy and procedures formulation and studies of traffic operations and services: negotiating with carriers and/or regulatory bodies on questions of rates, transit privileges and charges, special services and charges thereof, and classification of commodities: providing advisory service involving commodity analysis from the transportation standpoint. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12837458 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-11-23