Job opening: TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (PERSONAL PROPERTY/INSPECTOR)
Salary: $52 527 - 68 285 per year
Published at: Aug 23 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a quality control inspector providing information on matters associated with personal property operations. This position observes, documents, and evaluates carrier and contractor performance in moving personal property of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel.
Duties
Inspect contractor's performance at owner's residence and at warehouse during packing, crating, loading, shipping, unloading, uncrating and unpacking.
Counsel members regarding policies and procedures for the proper preparation of personal property for shipment and/or storage, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
Resolve controversial procedural problems involving entitlements of Department of Defense (DoD) members and requirements for the contactor to perform specific services.
Inspect crates and material for overseas or domestic shipment, reject those not meeting specifications and may halt work and/or notify contracting officer for noncompliance with contract.
Serve as a Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE), functionally qualified to ensure the Air Force receives quality contractor performed services and pays only for acceptable services received.
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license
- Irregular duty hours and overtime may be required
- Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
- Positions are located in either Chelmsford MA or at Hanscom AFB
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Group Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while assisting with counseling services to authorized military and/or civilian personnel regarding their entitlements for shipment and storage of personal property to include special items and prepare and process transportation applications and discussing significant findings and assisting in resolving operating problems and assisting withquality control inspecting associated with personal property operations.
To view qualifying educational requirements, click on the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-clerk-and-assistant-series-2102/
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the full range of transportation policies, practices, and techniques to include knowledge of personal property movement, personal property entitlements, carrier industry practices, international, state and local laws, and operations for shipping and storage within the transportation function.
2. Knowledge of the different instructions, regulations, directives, local operating procedures and entitlements concerning shipment and storage of personal property in order to run and track a quality program.
3. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
4. Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of solid action plans to resolve problems.
5. Ability to gather, analyze and present facts, and communicate effectively, using tact and diplomacy.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address AFE - Hanscom AFB
20 Schilling Circle
Bldg 1305
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]