Summary You will serve as a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT. Responsibilities You will serve as a technical specialist in the field of transportation and traffic management and monitor the transportation and distribution of Navy cargo by DoD shippers, Performance Based Logistics (PBL) vendors, and procurement offices. You will provide guidance and advice on transportation requirements and manage data utilizing Defense Transportation System (DTS). You will report and identify shipment and documentation discrepancies to supervisor during cargo processing and ensure corrective actions are taken for any issues identified. You will identify the proper modes of transportation movements for Naval cargo transiting through Air Mobility Commands (AMC). You will recommend new or revised plans, policies, and procedures to instructions and regulations covering freight traffic operations and service requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying knowledge of commercial and military transportation, regulations, and practices sufficient to analyze and resolve a wide range of problems and determine mode and carrier to achieve the best value. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Utilizing Defense Transportation System (DTS) to monitor the transportation and distribution of Navy cargo in support of worldwide operational readiness to the fleet; 2) Applying knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy (DON), and Air Force Instructions, Dangerous/Hazardous Article Tariffs, policies, instructions, and publications relating to the movement of freight in order to coordinate shipment of various commodities and resolve frequent problems; 3) Clearly communicating requirements both orally and in writing to customers and leadership; and 4) Working knowledge of and understanding of cargo receipt, storage, special handling, loading and/or offloading equipment, and related cargo processing sufficient to inspect, review, and process cargo using FACTS, GATES, Syncacda and any additional DTS processes. 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: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. or Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. or Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ or A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. or A combination of experience and/or graduate education as described above, along with possession of a certificate as a Certified Member, American Society of Transportation and Logistics. 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 an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. 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.