TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

United States Air Force

Louisville, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$74,678–$97,087 Per Year
SKILLS
Adjudication, Analysis Skills, Automation Systems, Budget Management, Business Performance Management, Cargo/Freight, Computer Skills, Discrepancy Report, Distribution Management, Explosives, Federal Assistance, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Planning, Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Legal, Materials Management, Military, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Project/Program Coordination, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Reimbursement, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation, T-3 / DS3, Technical Leadership, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Transportation Regulations, Travel Planning, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
6 days ago

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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

Air National Guard Units

KY 123 AW

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD1960000 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1, Title 32 technicians) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned., all others will be hired with Indefinite Tenure

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD1960000 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1, Title 32 technicians) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned., all others will be hired with Indefinite Tenure

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/29/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Louisville, KY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $74,678 - $97,087 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Temporary - Indefinite Tenure: Appointment NTE: 30 Sep 28

Occupations and job series

  • 2130 Traffic Management

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number KY-12975826-AF-26-129 Control number 872192900

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National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

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Open to: Area 1B - All current federal employees/technicians within Kentucky Air National Guard (T32 and T5, with permanent, conditional, or indefinite tenure with current Kentucky Air National Guard membership) -AND- Area 2B - All current Kentucky Air National Guard members

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As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-11, you will serve as the sole technical transportation advisor to all statewide or base operating officials on all matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment. Analyze and advise on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel. Develop, maintain, and exercise the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects. Assist the Defense Movement Coordinator with the preparation of the commercial transportation portions of the Automated Unit Equipment List. Develop budgetary and financial planning data in support of traffic management functions. Manage materiel distribution activities, including organic ground transportation for cargo and personnel. Ensure traffic management and transportation services required to support the mission are accomplished. Ensure preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) and other documents in support of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage or failure to provide contracted services. Reconcile Commercial Bills of Lading to verify receipt and shipment of equipment and supplies. Establish local policies and procedures to support the economical movement of contractually procured materials from vendors. Interpret and enforce Federal, state, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities through various modes of carriage. Review paperwork associated with a Permanent Change of Station Personally Performed Moves to ensure requested reimbursement on charges are in line with a commercial PCS move. Procure domestic and international travel for both military and civilian passengers. Monitor the approved Travel Agent for official travel for quality assurance as a Contract Officer Representative. Provide coordination for the bases Space Available travel program. Coordinate with functional managers to ensure assets are accounted for, serviceable, properly stored and maintained for deployment. Manage and inspect containers for the shipment of arms, ammunition, and explosives. Exercise supervision over subordinate employees. Provide training designed to improve employee performance. Develop performance standards and evaluate subordinates. Perform other duties as assigned.

A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD1960000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.j1-hro-staff@army.mil.

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Conditions of employment

Military Grades: MSgt/E7 - SMSgt/E8

RANK REQUIREMENT:

Member must provide in writing with their application package that they are willing to accept a reduction in rank in order to be qualified for this position, if applicable. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.

You must be assigned to a compatible military position.

Wear of the military uniform.

Position may require a pre-employment physical.

May be subject to furlough actions.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.

Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.

Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

Experience and knowledge of administrative, professional, analytical, or other work relating to traffic or transportation programs or operations. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 36 months experience performing, administering or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs. Experience interpreting applicable Federal, State and local laws, and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Knowledge of transportation requirements and systems for specific geographic areas (International and Continental United States). Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others resumes. Also, make sure the applicants name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.

  2. Other supporting documents: No other documents required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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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/12975826

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 (http://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: http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

James Fox

Phone 502-413-4105 Email james.fox.13@us.af.mil Address KY 123 AW

1101 GRADE LANE

LOUISVILLE, KY 40213

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.

  2. Other supporting documents: No other documents required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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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/12975826

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 (http://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: http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

James Fox

Phone 502-413-4105 Email james.fox.13@us.af.mil Address KY 123 AW

1101 GRADE LANE

LOUISVILLE, KY 40213

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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James Fox

Phone 502-413-4105 Email james.fox.13@us.af.mil Address KY 123 AW

1101 GRADE LANE

LOUISVILLE, KY 40213

US

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD1960000 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1, Title 32 technicians) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned., all others will be hired with Indefinite Tenure

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/29/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Louisville, KY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $74,678 - $97,087 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Temporary - Indefinite Tenure: Appointment NTE: 30 Sep 28

Occupations and job series

  • 2130 Traffic Management

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number KY-12975826-AF-26-129 Control number 872192900

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