Lead Traffic Management Specialist

Job Number

NEXCOMHQ

Pay Range:
Starting at $48,884 per year, based on experience

Serves as Lead Traffic Management Specialist with limited supervisory responsibility for executing designated traffic management assignments involving all modes of transportation (rail, truck, air, and water) CONUS and overseas.

• Provides analytical and advisory traffic management services to NEXCOM divisions and field locations.
• Monitors carrier performance and recommends action to suspend or remove from service carriers that fail to perform satisfactorily.
• Coordinates the issuance and distribution of shipping instructions and routing guides.
• Conducts traffic management studies relating to transportation rates and services.
• Surveys and evaluates transportation program operations to assess compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and sound management practices.
• Instructs buying and procurement associates in the basics of traffic management.
• Audits all types of freight bills for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works under the general supervision of a Supervisory Traffic Management Specialist, carrying out work assignments independently with general guidance and objectives provided by the supervisor. Work is reviewed during progress and upon completion in terms of methods, results and goal attainment.
• Serves as lead for a group of NF-3 Traffic Management Specialists and is capable of acting as a temporary substitute for the respective Supervisory Traffic Management Specialist.

3 years of experience in administrative professional analytical or other responsible work related to traffic or transportation programs or operations and skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships.

1 year of academic study above the high school level which included 6 semester hours of courses such as traffic or transportation management, economics, business administration, accounting, finance or statistics may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4‑year bachelor’s degree for 3 years of general experience. Certification in Transportation Logistics (CTL) issued by the American Society of Transportation Logistics (ASTL) may also be substituted.

2 years of progressively responsible experience providing knowledge of the principles of traffic management and operating programs, regulations and procedures; conducting analyses of transportation services, rates and routes; negotiating with carriers on related matters; and providing technical assistance on transportation matters or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and abilities of traffic management to perform with a minimum of supervision.