About the Position: This position is located in the Logistic Readiness Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The incumbent would have responsibility for the classification, routing, computation of freight rates, preparation of required documentation, labeling and marking instructions on outbound world-wide shipments of commodities that are more difficult to classify.

Duties

You will classify rates and route Department of Defense (DoD) supplies and equipment to be shipped by truckload and/or carload (rail) requiring coordination with Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). Items classified include ammunition, ammunition components, explosives, general supplies, small arms weapons, parts and equipment, and medical, engineer, communication and quartermaster supplies. Select the legally applicable mode of transportation and origin carrier, based on priority of shipment or required delivery date and most economically rate by various modes of transportation in accordance with carrier published tariffs. Prepare routing request IAW AR 55-355/DOD 4500.9R Notifies shipping activity and order equipment upon receipt of routing instruction from SDDC. Prepares and distributes commercial bill of lading (CBL) for movement of DOD supplies and equipment, via all codes/modes of service IAW applicable directives. Perform pre-audits and post-audits of freight bills: certifies as necessary.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

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 EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: Is defined as one year performing work involved in the procurement of common carrier and other transportation service such as: 1) Determining appropriate classification for hazardous materials, and various supplies and equipment to be shipped; 2) Determining rates and routes for the movement of freight via different modes of transportation; and 3) Verifying freight charges and preparing transportation funding documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information ManagementManages and Organizes InformationTechnical CompetenceTransportation 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-08).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AG-APF-W6WTAA LOG READINESS CTR, ABERDEEN PRVG GRND DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk