Traffic Management Specialist
CurrentResponsible for recognizing, isolating and resolving specific and general problems relating to proper utilization of common transportation services. Makes traffic arrangements with commercial carriers and the appropriate, military authorities for charter of passenger service for group movements and equipment for movement of supplies, material and personnel. Selects modes of transportation and routing to obtain most efficient and economical services to the government in accordance with established policies and regulations. Assists in the development of budgetary and financial planning in the support of local traffic management problems. Assists in the management of the day to day budget associated with the commercial movement of equipment, supplies and personnel. Reviews requirements and determines appropriate mode, class of travel, and authorizes routes for group and individual travel.Participate in the development of procedures and studies on variety of one-time movements, special cargo activities and repetitive high volume operations. Maintains and submits necessary reports concerning the overall transportation operation. Obtains domestic and export release traffic releases for shipment of equipment for which the Military Traffic Management Command is assigned routing authority, determines cost estimates and obligates available funds. Assists in the management of the DOD Carrier Performance Program.
