THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT TITLE 5, Position Description Number T5259000 and is part of the TN ARMY, National Guard. This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 103 (Volunteer Chapter)

Duties

As a GS-2102-07 TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST, you will recognize, isolate, and resolve specific and general problems relating to proper utilization of common transportation services. Make traffic arrangements with commercial carriers and the appropriate military authorities for charter of passenger service for group movements; and equipment and services for movement of supplies, material, and personnel. Select modes of transportation and routing to obtain most efficient and economical service to the government in accordance with established policies and regulations. Assist in the development of budgetary and financial planning in the support of local traffic management programs. Assist in the management of the day to day budget associated with the commercial movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel. Review requirements and determine appropriate mode, class of travel, and authorize routes for group and individual travel. Obtain domestic and export traffic release for shipment of equipment for which the Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC) is assigned routing authority. Determine cost estimates and obligates available funds. Participate in the development of procedures and studies on a variety of one-time movements, special cargo activities, and repetitive high volume operations. Maintain and submit necessary reports concerning the overall transportation operation. Safeguard all accountable forms to include Government Bills of Lading (GBL), Government Transportation Requests, and Uniform Service Meal Tickets. Responsible for the inspection of commercial carriers equipment before and after use. May be required to inspect commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite the delivery of a stray government shipments. Files claims against carriers in the event of damaged shipments, shortages, and discrepancies. Receive requests for outbound Government Bills of Lading. Initiate and type documents for both foreign and domestic shipments. Arrange for commercial carriers and forward paperwork to appropriate location for shipment. Initiate tracer action on military freight and process Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) covering inconsistencies incident to shipping. Responsible for conversion of commercial bills of lading to Government Bills of Lading and subsequent processing. Prepares Transportation Control Movement Documents (TCMD) for OCONUS movement of equipment. Operates automated systems.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver?s license is required.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• Applicant must complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Do you have experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying basic rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of a transportation program; experience using computer and automation systems? SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Do you have at least 24 months, or 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training, obtaining and interpreting information; experience applying directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel, cargo or freight; experience verifying legal entitlements or official authorizations for travel, securing from carriers guides and timetables, information regarding schedules, fares, and availability of space accommodations?

Education

Education Requirement: NONE

Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available.

Contacts

• Address TN ARMY 3041 Sidco Dr Nashville, TN 37204 US
• Name: Mark Bryant
• Phone: 615-313-0660
• Email: [email protected]