About the Position: : Ft. Meade is located between two major cities, Baltimore and Washington D.C., and approximately 11 minutes from an International Airport. Ft. Meade is a hub for the joint services, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines & Navy. In addition to many recreational activities, you can tour the historical sites of Annapolis; visit the White House in Washington, D.C.; or attend a football, basketball or baseball game with one of professional and college teams in the area.

Duties

Inspects contractors performance at owners residence and at warehouse during packaging, packing, crating, loading, shipping, unloading, uncrating, and unpacking. Identifies and checks to see that loading or unloading is done in a way to prevent damage and contract specifications are being followed. Documents, reports and tracks agent/carrier performance clearly and accurately on a daily basis. Reports repetitive violations, recommends punitive action, compiles and provides supporting documents and regulations for review and action. Inspects van and packing material are clean, packing methods are proper, correct types and sizes of containers and packing material are used for each type of item, adequate cushioning is used, moisture barriers and waterproofing material provided. Identifies deficiencies in packing methods and requirements in order to determine extent and severity of any potential problem area. Verifies books, papers, and equipment as professional items and determines net weight of shipment. Assists customers in determining the validity of excess costs. Advises property owner of the service to be expected from the carrier. Performs damage inspections when requested by shipper, carrier or claims office. Performs witnessed weighs/reweighs on shipments as required. Contacts freight terminals as needed; checking for astray freight, endeavoring to identify receiver and destination of frustrated or mismarked shipments. Ensures inventory is complete and report on damage and missing items is accurate. Inspects crates and material for overseas or domestic shipment and rejects those not meeting specifications. May halt work or notify supervisor and Contracting Officer Representative of noncompliance with contract. Provides counseling and assistance on a wide variety of transportation services to DoD personnel and their families. Assists customers by providing information concerning the claims process, professional gear, contractor information and resolving disputes with the contractor. Generates Daily Inspection Schedule for purposes of establishing inspection requirements. Processes inbound/outbound inspection data through Transportation Operational Property System (TOPS), Defense Property System (DPS) and/ or other required systems. Inspects contractors warehouses to determine that storage methods are proper, adequate protection is provided against fire, flooding, insects, vermin, and facility is receiving adequate community fire and police protection.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Personnel security investigation required.
• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• A qualified typist (at least 40 wpm with 3 or fewer errors) is required.
• Possession of a valid state drivers license is required.
• May be required to work various hours to include holidays, weekends, or on-call duty.
• Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government vehicle operation certificate, within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

If you are a current permanent Department of the Army Employee employed at a "lower GS grade": You will be considered for a Temporary Promotion opportunity. A temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years. This position may be made permanent without further competition to those candidates that have non-competitive status. You are encouraged to coordinate your interest in this assignment with your supervisor prior to responding to this announcement. If you are a current permanent Department of the Army Employee employed at "the same GS grade": You will be considered for a Detail opportunity. A detail may be made or extended in increments of 120 days, up to a maximum of five years. This position may be made permanent without further competition to those candidates that have non-competitive status. You are encouraged to coordinate your interest in this assignment with your supervisor prior to responding to this announcement. If you are a current permanent Department of the Army Employee employed at a "higher GS grade": You will be considered for a Detail opportunity. A detail may be made or extended in increments of 120 days, up to a maximum of five years. This position may be made permanent without further competition to those candidates that have non-competitive status. You are encouraged to coordinate your interest in this assignment with your supervisor prior to responding to this announcement. Non-Department of the Army Permanent Employee Applicants: You will be considered for a Term Position Not To Exceed 13 Months, your appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 6 years. This position may be made permanent without further competition to those candidates that have non-competitive status. 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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement 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. Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-06). Specialized experience is defined as: 1) providing counseling and assistance on a wide variety of transportation services to military personnel and their families; AND 2) inspecting contractor performance. Education cannot be substituted for experience. Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. 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-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceTechnical Competence ???????Applicants mustmeet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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 BF-APF-W6WZAA LOG READINESS CTR, FT MEADE DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk