TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Traffic Management Specialist

As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-11, duties include:

(1) Serves as primary state representative and point of contact for all DOD highway movements. Coordinates directly with the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine highway availability, restrictions, permit requirements and changes or additions to the State Highway Network Database. Approves requests for use of the highway network by utilizing the approved federal operating system, and then issues movement orders.

(2) Coordinates directly with the USPFO Traffic Manager to obtain necessary commercial transportation support. Ensures requirements necessary to execute the plans have been identified and coordinated. Ensures proper handling of special and unique movement requirements. Uses and interprets U.S. Forces Command (FORSCOM) and Army regulations, technical manuals, traffic bulletins/regulations, federal and DOT regulations.

(3) Exercises functional authority to manage and coordinate the movement of DOD convoys during peacetime, mobilization and deployment. Serves as the Command Transportation Officer and represents the DCS G-4 on transportation matters involving movement of personnel, equipment and supplies, both domestically and internationally, using military transportation assets. Serves as principle representative for military transportation matters and for planning and executing unit movements. Directs, oversees and provides technical guidance for preparation, maintenance and execution of movement plans for mobilization and deployment. Coordinates military surface and air movements with appropriate DOD, federal and state agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

(4) Coordinates, obtains and issues, with DOT approval, permits for oversized, overweight and hazardous vehicles and cargo; and then coordinate's movements. Develops and maintains liaison with state and local government offices, military officials of all services and state, local and federal enforcement agencies.

(5) Analyzes military transportation capabilities and provides compiled data to appropriate agencies. Plans and coordinates the movement portion of exercises. Evaluates exercises and makes recommendations for corrections of noted deficiencies. Prepares and coordinates movement portions of the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) Mobilization Plan. Develops mobilization procedures for review, validation and approval; directs submission of movement plans and data. Validates and approves completed plans and data, to include commercial requirements.

(6) Develops programs of instruction for training Intermediate Command Unit Movement Officers (IC-UMO) in all areas of unit movement and execution. Assists IC-IMO in training Unit Movement Officers (UMO).

(7) Serves as primary point of contact and state mission authority for Special Assigned Air Missions (SAAM). Coordinates directly with Air Mobility Command (AMC) to obtain necessary aircraft. Observes airfield operations and assists the moving unit as required during execution of the movement.

(8) Coordinates with the DCS G-4 Plans & Policy Officer in the establishment of command transportation policy and other transportation requirements.

(10) Performs other duties as assigned