Transportation Manager jobs in Meridian, MS

Transportation Manager manages and coordinates the daily operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Implements operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Manager monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to meet forecasted capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Manager manages relations with transportation providers to ensure the achievement of required service levels. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Transportation Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Transportation Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Transportation officer
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • Tupelo, MS FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.

    In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and / or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
    • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
    • Complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
    • Obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
    • Selective Service registration is required.
    • Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.
    • Must meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work (including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment) including, but not limited to, the following :
    • Be able to efficiently and thoroughly manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing
    • Be able to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
    • Be able to maintain physical agility that would allow you to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals and baggage / cargo
    • Be able to maintain the ability to walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (e.g., 3-4 hours) of time
    • Be able to maintain a measured threshold for sight : Distance vision correctable to 20 / 30 or better in the best eye and 20 / 100 or better in worst eye.

    Near vision correctable to 20 / 40 or better Snellen binocular

    Maintain a measured threshold for hearing : Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz in each ear.

    No greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000 Hz in each ear

    Be able to distinguish principal colors that will be a part of images displayed on automated screens : Color perception (e.

    g., red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown, black, white, gray). Note : Color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited.

    If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

    Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

    Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.

    S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring.

    These authorities are subject to change.

    Qualifications

    To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band (equivalent to GS-10 / 11) , you must have :

    At least one year of specialized experience which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer, and this is typically related to the duties of a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.

    To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to the E band level or above.

    • Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor in any type of work environment which demonstrates the possession of proficiency, or the potential to develop proficiency, in tasks such as :
    • Identifying, distributing, and balancing work load and tasks among employees;
    • Training or arranging for training of employees on procedures, use of various electronic equipment, or similar requirements;
    • Maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information; and
    • Resolving simple, informal complaints of employees and referring formal grievances to the appropriate management official.

    This experience may or may not have been gained concurrently with the specialized experience above.

    Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.

    No additional credit is given for overtime.

    National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

    g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

    Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

    You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

    If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

    Resumes must include the following :

    • Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience.
    • State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week.
    • Performance level (i.e. band or grade)

    Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged.

    You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information

    Additional Salary Information : In order to recruit and retain highly qualified employees, some locations may be authorized to pay a bi-weekly retention incentive.

    Continuation of the incentive payment is contingent upon approved funding.

    Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions : TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP / ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.

    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies.

    Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at : www.opm.gov /

    To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

    DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

    Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

    If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.

    False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

    TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

    More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

    If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.

    • DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including : health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance;
    • retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k) ; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days;
    • and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies;

    uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

    For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

    Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.

    g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.

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    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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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.

    Last updated : 2024-03-08

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Transportation Security Officer
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • Columbus, MS FULL_TIME
  • Overview Transportation Security Officer Open & closing dates 02/21/2024 to 05/21/2024 Pay scale & grade SV D Appointment type Salary $39,576.00 to $55,231.00 PA Work schedule Location Columbus, Missi...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Transportation Security Officer
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • Meridian, MS FULL_TIME
  • Overview Transportation Security Officer Open & closing dates 02/21/2024 to 05/21/2024 Pay scale & grade SV D Appointment type Salary $39,576.00 to $55,231.00 PA Work schedule Location Meridian, Missi...
  • 22 Days Ago

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CDL-A Team Driver - 2yrs EXP Required - OTR - Reefer - Clark Transportation, Inc.
  • Clark Transportation, Inc.
  • meridian, MS FULL_TIME
  • OTR TEAM Company Drivers. American Family Owned and Operated company is busness for the last 35 years is seeeking OTR TEAM company drivers for operating Brand new equipment Equipment Brand New 2024 Pe...
  • 1 Month Ago

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CDL-A Company Driver - 2yrs EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $1k - $2k per week - Yes We Can Transportation
  • Yes We Can Transportation
  • meridian, MS FULL_TIME
  • Join Our Winning Team at Yes We Can Transportation!. Are you an experienced CDL-A Dry Van driver seeking an amazing opportunity to advance your career? Look no further! Yes We Can Transportation is on...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Transportation Specialist for Injured Workers
  • Boomerang Transport
  • Tupelo, MS PART_TIME
  • Applicants must apply through our website: http://www.boomerangtransport.net/application/At Boomerang Transport you will transport injured workers to their physical therapy appointments from the comfo...
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RN-MedSurg/Tele/SD - Full Time RN - Short Stay Observation
  • Ochsner Health
  • Meridian, MS
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Mechanic-FT
  • Ochsner Health
  • Meridian, MS
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,296 per week
  • OneStaff Medical
  • Meridian, MS
  • OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Mississippi. Job Description & Req...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Specialist
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts
  • Meridian, MS
  • The Delivery Specialist will maintain and operate store vehicles to deliver parts and/or products to professional custom...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,071 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Meridian, MS
  • Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Mississippi. Job Descripti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,153 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Meridian, MS
  • OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Mississippi. Job Description & Req...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,296 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Meridian, MS
  • OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Mississippi. Job Description & Req...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Shift Manager
  • Pilot Company
  • Meridian, MS
  • Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members an...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Meridian is the sixth largest city in the state of Mississippi, United States. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. Along major highways, the city is 93 mi (150 km) east of Jackson, Mississippi; 154 mi (248 km) southwest of Birmingham, Alabama; 202 mi (325 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana; and 231 mi (372 km) southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1860, at the junction of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Southern Railway of Mississippi, Meridian built an economy based on the railways and go...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Transportation Manager jobs
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Meridian, Mississippi area prices
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