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Logistics Community of Interest 2130 Traffic Management Series Competency-Based Learning Map and Training Strategy


Traffic Management Competency-Based Learning Map Overview The United States Marine Corp (USMC) Logistics Community of Interest (COI) developed this competency-based learning map to support 2130 Traffic Management series professional development of technical competencies and training. This learning map is organized by a group of competencies, which together define successful performance in the 2130 Traffic Management series. Competency-based learning maps are essential resources for career development and useful for identifying the knowledge and skillsets needed to meet and/or enhance their skills in this occupational series.

Learning maps are comprised of several components, described in Table 1 below:

Table 1. Components of a Competency-Based Learning Map Competency Titles and

Definitions Describe the capabilities required within a particular position or job role

Proficiency Target Levels Define different levels of required performance (Entry, Journeyman, Expert) within a competency area

Behavioral Indicators (BIs) Examples of activities performed by an individual that illustrate how a competency is demonstrated at varying levels of proficiency: Entry, Journeyman, and Expert

Training

Mandatory: Training required to be completed based on Federal, State, or Marine Corps requirements/regulations

Recommended: Core, Core-Plus, and Sustainment training identified to enhance performance in competency areas

Core: Initial training that all personnel should have in related position from entry to senior levels

Core-Plus: Advanced training that is necessary for career progression that all mid-senior personnel should have in addition to the core training. Core-Plus training is recommended for personnel from General Schedule (GS)-12 to GS-15

Sustainment: Training intended to maintain credentials or a good training course to have, but not necessary for career advancement


Traffic Management Series Defined The 2130 series standard series includes positions that involve (1) performing, administering, or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development, and execution of traffic policies and programs; or (2) directing and managing programs to obtain the economical and efficient transportation of freight, personal property, and/or passengers. Positions in this occupation primarily require a knowledge of Federal traffic management principles and policies; transportation industry operations, practices, and capabilities; special handling or movement requirements associated with freight, passengers, or other transportation operations; and the relationship of traffic management to other agency or organizational programs and functions.

Competency Areas Six competencies have been identified for the successful performance in the 2130 series:

1. Materiel Transportation Management 4. Transportation Finance 2. Personal Property Transportation Management 5. Transportation Process Analysis 3. Personnel Transportation Management 6. Mobility Planning

Proficiency and Skill Band Definitions The Proficiency Rating Scale (Table 2) below details the rating given for each level of proficiency and its corresponding definition. Proficiency levels describe the degree of competency required to perform a specific job successfully; these levels relate to the work required for a specific job. Different jobs require different levels of proficiency for successful performance. The proficiency levels provided in this learning map indicate the minimum proficiency target for successful performance.

Table 2. Proficiency Rating Scale 1 Basic No Proficiency Conceptual Knowledge Only/No Experience

2 Applied Low Proficiency Able to Apply with Help

3 Intermediate Moderate Proficiency Able to Apply Autonomously

4 Advanced High Proficiency Proficient/Able to Help Others

5 Expert Very High Proficiency Expert Knowledge

The USMC COIs have outlined a career progress structure that more accurately reflects the change in your abilities and responsibilities over time. That structure is called the Skill Level Structure (Table 3). It is associated with each occupational series and follows you from the time you are an entry-level employee until you attain the level of a management employee. Career progress in the USMC has traditionally been based on the federal government pay schedule system. The ratings within the pay schedule system are associated with Job Skill Levels within the 2130 series indicated as follows:


Table 3. Skill Level Structure

Behavioral Indicators (BIs) It is important to define how competencies are manifested at different skill levels. Behavioral Indicators are on-the-job examples of behaviors and activities that illustrate how a competency is demonstrated at varying skill levels and provide an objective description of the behavior that can be observed in an individual as evidence that they either have or do not have the skills at the required level needed for the competency. These are examples of what the competency could look like at varying skill levels and are not inclusive of all behaviors demonstrating the competency for each skill level. This information is provided as a tool to help guide evaluations of employee proficiency; however, it should not be used as a checklist for employees' behaviors.

Certifications and Training

Certifications are a practical option for formalizing a specific competency or skillset. The Logistics COI has identified several certifications (Table 4) that are applicable to the 2130 series. While these certifications are not required, staff are encouraged to complete these programs to improve and formalize their skillsets. However, some certifications below may be required according to your command and billet. Work with your supervisor to ensure you meet command certification training requirements.

Table 4. Certifications Certification / Program Vendor

Navy TARP Certification for Wood Packaging Materials (WPM) Navy

HAZMAT Certifications Navy/Air Force

Air Load Plan Certification Army/Air Force

Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) Army and Oklahoma State

CPI Yellow, Green, and Black Belt USMC/United States Navy (USN)

The Core, Core-Plus, and Sustainment training courses found in Appendix A are recommended and may not be inclusive of all training available. These courses are aligned to competencies throughout the learning map. Training titles and vendors are subject to change as the courses evolve. Additionally, several external resources (Defense Acquisition University (DAU), MarineNet, Learning Tree, Lynda.com, etc.) provide a variety of training opportunities available to all personnel for professional knowledge and skill enhancement.

Job Skill Level Definition Pay Plan Beginning Grade Target Grade 1 Entry GS 9 11

2 Journeyman GS 12 13

3 Expert GS 14 15


Competency Model A competency model is a group of competencies that together define successful performance in a particular occupation. The Logistics COI has

adapted this model from the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR) for the 2130 series. The competency

model, to include definitions, corresponding BIs, minimum proficiency target levels, and training has been provided in the charts below.


COMPETENCY DEFINITION 1. Materiel

Transportation Management

Develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for the economical and efficient management of end-to-end movement of materiel.

MINIMUM PROFICIENCY TARGET LEVELS Job Skill Level 1: Entry GS 9 Job Skill Level 2: Journeyman GS 11/12 Job Skill Level 3: Expert GS 13/15

2 3 4

BEHAVORIAL INDICATORS

Entry

Utilizes automated information systems to process and track materiel movement.

Knowledge of policies and procedures related to materiel distribution and transportation.

Initiates and facilitates communication between stakeholders on distribution issues (e.g, Installation/Marine Expeditionary Force[MEF]).

Identifies, evaluates, and selects transportation options (i.e., organic, commercial) to meet materiel distribution requirements.

Prepares materiel for shipment.

Prepares and certifies hazardous materials for shipment.

Prepares documentation in support of customs clearance for materiel.

Executes materiel-related plans associated with deployment and redeployment.

Journeyman

Utilizes automated information systems to identify and mitigate gaps in materiel movement.

Develops, intreprets, and applies policies and procedures related to materiel distribution and transportation.

Initiates and facilitates communication between stakeholders on distribution issues (e.g, MEF/Marine Forces [MARFOR]).

Manages the transportation process to meet materiel distribution requirements.

Manages the execution of materiel-related plans associated with deployment and redeployment.

Develops and forecasts materiel transportation requirements.

Expert

Utilizes automated information systems to plan, monitor, and manage materiel movement.

Develops, intreprets, and applies policies and procedures related to materiel distribution and transportation.

Initiates and facilitates communication between stakeholders on distribution issues (e.g, MARFOR/DoD).

Manages the transportation process to meet materiel distribution requirements.

Develops and supports materiel-related plans associated with deployment and redeployment.

Develops and forecasts materiel transportation requirements.


COMPETENCY DEFINITION 2. Personal Property


Develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for the economical and efficient management of end-to-end movement of personal property.


2 3 4


Entry

Ability to process, document and provide counseling for personal property government executed and personally procured moves.

Knowledge of policies and procedures related to personal property operations and customer relations.

Assists in the customer preparation of claims documentation.

Utilizes automated information systems to process personal property movement.

Identifies, evaluates, and selects personal property transportation providers.

Prepares documentation in support of the personal property transportation program.

Journeyman

Supervises the process, documentation and counseling for personal property government executed and personally procured moves.

Interprets and implements policies and procedures related to personal property operations and customer relations.

Reviews claims documentation.

Utilizes automated information systems to manage personal property movement.

Supervises the idenitification, evaluation, and selection of personal property transportation providers.

Expert Develops, intreprets, and applies policies and procedures related to personal property operations and customer relations.

Utilizes automated information systems to plan, monitor, and manage personal property shipment related information.

Particpates in the management of personal property transportation provider programs.


COMPETENCY DEFINITION 3. Personnel


Develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for the economical and efficient management of end-to-end movement of personnel.


2 3 4


Entry

Utilizes automated information systems to process personnel transportation management.

Knowledge of policies and procedures related to personnel transportation.

Initiates and facilitates communication between stakeholders on personnel transportation issues.

Identifies, evaluates, and selects passenger transportation options (e.g., rail, bus, air, ship).

Assists in the preparation of necessary travel documentation for passengers (e.g., passports, visas).

Journeyman

Utilizes automated information systems to process personnel transportation management.

Interprets and implements policies and procedures related to personnel transportation and customer relations.

Supervises and facilitates communication between stakeholders on personnel transportation issues.

Supervises the idenitification, evaluation, and selection of passenger transportation options (e.g., rail, bus, air, ship).

Develops and forecasts transportation requirements.

Expert

Utilizes automated information systems to plan, monitor, and manage personnel transportation management.

Develops, intreprets, and applies policies and procedures related to personnel transportation and customer relations.

Supervises and facilitates communication between stakeholders on personnel transportation issues.

Develops and forecasts transportation requirements.

Particpates in the management of passenger transportation provider programs (e.g., Civil Reserve Air Fleet[CRAF], GSA City Pairs).


COMPETENCY DEFINITION

4. Transportation Finance

Plans, programs, manages, and executes the budget associated with the movement of personnel, personal property, and materiel.


2 3 4


Entry

Compares transportation and storage costs to develop alternatives in procurement and distribution procedures.

Reviews and certifies billing data for accuracy and appropriateness.

Compares transportation rates to identify and recommend more efficient and economical use of resources.

Requests, negotiates, and coordinates transportation fares, rates, and services for specified routes using known and forecasted traffic patterns.

Knowledge of budget and financial planning in support of traffic management functions and decisions.

Validates Transportation Account Codes (TACs) and/or funds prior to execution of the movement.

Journeyman

Supervises the comparison of transportation and storage costs to develop alternatives in procurement and distribution procedures.

Supervises the review and certification of billing data for accuracy and appropriateness.

Supervises the comparison of transportation rates to identify and recommend more efficient and economical use of resources.

Supervises, requests, negotiates, and coordinates transportation fares, rates, and services for specified routes using known and forecasted traffic patterns.

Compiles, reviews, and analyzes local budgetary and financial planning data in support of traffic management functions and decisions.

Validates TACs and/or funds prior to execution of the movement.

Ensures compliance with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR).

Expert

Compares transportation rates to identify and recommend more efficient and economical use of resources.

Requests, negotiates, and monitors transportation services costs for specified routes using known and forecasted traffic patterns.

Compiles, reviews, and analyzes service-level budgetary and financial planning data in support of traffic management functions and decisions.

Manages TACs and funding.

Ensures compliance with FIAR.



5. Transportation Process Analysis

Analyzes data on the programs, policies, regulations, and operations impacting the movement of personnel, personal property, and materiel.


2 3 4


Entry

Analyzes data items (e.g., costs, distances, weights, routes) based on priorites to make traffic management decisions.

Analyzes local carriers, shipments, and receiving performance metrics to ensure compliance with DoD transportation regulations and contract terms.

Evaluates transportation processes and procedures performance, and recommend improvements as needed.

Evaluates transportation automated information system performance and recommends improvements as needed.

Journeyman

Supervises the collection of analysis data to make traffic management decisions based on priorities (e.g., costs, distances, weights, routes).

Ensures compliance with DoD transportation regulations and contract terms.

Supervises transportation processes and procedures, and recommends and implements improvements as needed.


Expert

Analyzes enterprise-wide transportation data to support service-level traffic management decisions.

Monitors and analyzes distrubtion network performance metrics to ensure compliance with DoD/service transportation regulations and contract terms.

Evaluates transportation processes, procedures, segment performance, and recommends improvements as needed.




6. Mobility Planning Develops and coordinates the formulation and evaluation of the transportation portions of contingency and exercise plans.


2 3 4


Entry

Utilizes logistics planning tools (e.g., ICODES, JOPES).

Applies policies and procedures related to contingency and exercise plans.

Identifies and mitigates the impact of changes or threats to movement schedules (e.g., the visibility of world-wide movement).

Supports transportation plans related to deployment and redeployment.

Supports organic and commercial transportation plans to meet DoD Force projection requirements.

Ensures in-transit visability requirements are met.

Journeyman

Utilizes and coordinates logistics planning tools (e.g., ICODES, JOPES).


Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations to adjust Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD).


Initiates and facilitates communication between stakeholders in support of Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief (HADR) contingency and exercise plans (e.g., customs clearance, Host Nation Support, inter-Agency agreements).

Develops transportation plans related to deployment and redeployment.

Develops organic and commercial transportation plans to meet DoD Force projection requirements.

Expert

Leverages logistics planning tools data information (e.g., ICODES, JOPES).


Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations to adjust TPFDD.


Initiates and facilitates communication between stakeholders in support of HADR contingency and exercise plans (e.g., customs clearance, Host Nation Support, inter-Agency agreements).

Develops transportation plans related to deployment and redeployment.

Develops organic and commercial transportation plans to meet DoD Force projection requirements.


Appendix A. Training-to-Competency Mapping CORE TRAINING VENDOR C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6

Ability to Research, Analyze, & Solve Problems HRI

Air Deployment Planning Course USATS

Basic Freight USATS BCF 110 Fundamentals of Business Financial Management DAU

CLB 007 Cost Analysis DAU

CLC 024 Basic Math Tutorial DAU

CLL 013 DoD Packaging DAU

CLL 017 Introduction to Defense Distribution DAU

CLL 037 DoD Supply Chain Fundamentals DAU

CMQ 100 Quality Assurance Basics DAU

CMQ 131 Data Collection & Analysis DAU

Defense Distribution Management ALU

Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Course USATS

DMO01TAC01 Transportation Account Code 101 MarineNet

DMO10AIT01 Introduction to Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) MarineNet

FGOV01A08 Federal Budgeting Process MarineNet

FIN05A04 Using Budgets for Management & Control MarineNet

Global Air Trans Execution System (GATES) Surface USATS

HBS 428 Negotiating DAU

Integrated Computerized Dpeloyment Sys Basic ALU

Introduction to Automated Information Systems (AIS) (DMO09AIS01) MarineNet

Management & Program Analysis: Data Collection & Anaysis HRI


CORE-PLUS TRAINING VENDOR C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6

BCF 130 Fundamental of Cost Analysis DAU

BUDG8215D Federal Audit & Review Graduate School USA

CLL 018 Joint Development Distribution Operations Center (JDDOC) DAU

CLL 055 Joint Deployment and Distribution Performance Metrics Framework DAU

DMO02TPA01 Third Party Payment System (TPPS) Part 1: The Approver Role MarineNet

DMO03TPC01 Third Party Payment System (TPPS) Part 2: Certifier Role MarineNet

DMO13ITV01 In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Part 1 MarineNet

DMO14TRV01 In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Part 2 MarineNet

DMO16MSD01 MAGTF Distribution Operations Course Part 1: Strategic Distribution MarineNet

DMO17MOD01 MAGTF Distribution Operations Part 2: Operational/Theater Distribution MarineNet

DMO18MTD01 MAGTF Distribution Operations Part 3: Tactical Distribution MarineNet

J4O P-US116 Joint Deployment Distribution Operations Center (JDDOC) JKO

JDTC-US351-JOPES Overview Course JKO Joint Logistics Course ALU The Theater Sustainment Planners Course (TSPC) ALU Theater Logistics Planners Program ALU

SUSTAINMENT TRAINING VENDOR C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6

CLE 015 Continous Process Improvement Familiarization DAU

CLL 016 Joint Logistics DAU

HBS 407 Crisis Management DAU

HBS 408 Customer Focus DAU

LOG 099 Fundamentals of Logistics AFIT

LOG 299 Combat Logistics AFIT

LOG 399 Strategic Logistics Management AFIT

Logistics and Technology (LOGTECH) Advanced IDB (UNC)

Logistics for the 21st Century (LOG21) IDB (UNC)


Appendix B. Acronyms Defined

AFIT Air Force Institute of Technology

ALU Army Logisitics University

BI Behavioral Indicator

COI Community of Interest

CRAF Civil Reserve Air Fleet

DAU Defense Acquisition University

DoD Department of Defense

FIAR Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness

GS General Schedule

GSA General Services Administration

HADR Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief

HRI Human Resources Institute

ICODES Integrated Computerized Deployment System

IDB (UNC) Institute for Defense Business (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

JKO Joint Knowledge Online

JOPES Joint Operation Planning and Execution System

MARFOR Marine Forces

MEF Marine Expeditionary Force

TAC Transportation Account Codes

TPFDD Time-Phased Force Deployment Data

USATS United States Army Transportation School

USMC United States Marine Corps

USN United States Navy

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