TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Job in Fort Dix, NJ

Vacancy No. NJ-12710825-AR-25-035 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $72,017.00 to $93,620.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/19/2025 Close Date 4/22/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Dix, NJ


Summary

This job opportunity is for a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, position description D1922000, within the New Jersey Army National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

The purpose of this position is to support the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) with the planning and preparation of unit movement plans and management of military convoy operations.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.

Duties

As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST GS-2130-09, you will:

  • Support the DMC with the planning and execution of unit movements, and management of military convoys for all services moving within or passing through the state.
  • Provide technical assistance to the DMC with coordination of peacetime and mobilization movements of units using military transportation assets.
  • Assist in reviewing and validating Unit Movement Plans (UMP) and Unit Movement Data (UMD) prior to submission to Forces Command (FORSCOM).
  • Make recommendations for correction of noted deficiencies to the DMC and recommends changes.
  • Collect, evaluate, and monitor information necessary to modify the Strategic and State Highway Network Database to meet DOD movement requirements.
  • Advise the DMC on operational employment of transportation assets during emergencies, alerts, and mobilization.
  • Review records on the location and type of military, state, and federal transportation assets within the state.
  • Recommend changes in distribution of equipment to support contingency operations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently members of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Areas of Consideration:
Areas IV: Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey Army National Guard.

Military Grades: E4 to E7
Proof of military grade may be requested by the Human Resources Office prior to referral or interview


Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.



Additional Employment Requirement:
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service


Pre-Placement Physical Requirement:
A pre-placement physical will be required for anyone selected for this position. Placement into the position will not be made until results are received.

Qualifications

General Experience:

Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of and understanding of administrative, professional, analytical, or other work relating to traffic or transportation programs or operations. Must be skilled in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience:

Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training 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.

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement.

Additional information

Bonuses

Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement before considering an employment offer.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from the tour.

Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement before the effective date of placement into the technician position. (- Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.

Military Grades: E4 to E7
Proof of military grade may be requested by the Human Resources Office prior to referral or interview.

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Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet.

Benefits

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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 minimally 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 top 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):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Public Safety and Security, Transportation, and Vehicle Operation

Required Documents

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 of employment and duties performed. Your full name, address, civilian email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. To avoid plagiarism, DO NOT copy and paste the positions description or qualifications from this announcement into your resume. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR PLAGIARISM Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

Example:

$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010-July 2019 or January 2006-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position

2. Your most recent (non-award) Standard Form 50 (SF50). (if applicable) Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade

3. Proof of certification for all requisite certification requirements as outlined within this job opportunity announcement. (If applicable)

4. Supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims i.e., DD 214, SF-15, Medical Information, etc. (if applicable)

If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference.

- 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the supporting documentation as required by the SF-15.

- 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service.

Acceptable documentation for claiming Vet Pref: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content

Determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference in hiring elaws - Veterans' Preference Advisor (dol.gov)

PLEASE NOTE:
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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Agency contact information

Bernard Nartey
Address
NJJFHQ
3650 Saylors Pond Rd
Fort Dix, NJ 08641
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. Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.


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