About the Position: The 842nd Transportation Battalion is located on the Port of Beaumont. We are a team of professional men and women (U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, DA Civilians and Contractors) committed to supporting our nation's objectives and SDDC's priorities through first class port management along the western Gulf Coast of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Region. We manage 5 strategic seaports and 13 alternate seaports along the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific.

Duties

Provides customer service to commercial and military shippers on technical transportation requirements, booking processes, and Integrated Book System (IBS) requirements. Provides factual information, interprets technical transportation rules, regulations, and contracts which affect the cost and efficiency of administering the traffic management programs of the Battalion. Provides technical advisory assistance on traffic and transportation facilities, on equipment availability and on operational practices and traffic patterns pertaining to freight which moves through the Area of Responsibility (AOR). Analyzes cargo characteristics, determines special handling requirements, required priority, and required delivery date. Determines the most effective method for the nationwide movement of retrograde and frustrated cargo, and for local deliveries. Processes all required cargo documents such as manifests, cargo traffic messages, cargo outturn messages, receipt documents, and cargo outturn and shipment discrepancy reports, and maintains related records and files. Ensures that import documentation procedures are followed or expeditious movement and in transit visibility. Ensures incoming freight has the necessary documentation required for customs clearance.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires pre-employment Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest..
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban (Lautenberg Amendment) and bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to work in inclement weather conditions the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Aiding with inspections of carrier terminals and piers for astray freight and overages; 2) Monitoring claims actions (both import and export) against truck carriers, ocean carriers, contractors, stevedore companies and/or port authorities; AND 3) Assisting carriers, and/or vendors' representatives of proper claims procedures and methods of resolving loss, damage, and disposition of freight. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, Finance, Industrial Management, Motor Mechanics, Statistics, Traffic Management, and Transportation. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsTechnical CompetenceTechnical CredibilityTransportation Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address GT-W1PEAA MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Beaumont, TX 77701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]