Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide information and advice to military and civilian personnel regarding their entitlements for shipment and storage of personal property. This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to GS-06.

Duties

Counsels all authorized military and civilian employees of their entitlements for shipment and storage of personal property and privately owned vehicles, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations. Prepares and processes applications for transportation or storage of a wide range of personal property, and privately owned vehicles, including special items, of authorized civilian and military members. Plans and processes Do It Yourself (DITY) incentive moves for payment through the local Finance office. Performs other clerical and administrative tasks in support of the transportation work.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Typing and computer operation is performed; however, a qualified typist is not required.
• This is a developmental position; this position may be filled at the GS-05-Target-GS-06 grade level, or this position may be filled at the Fully Qualified GS-06 level based on the qualification of the candidate. (cont'd)
• (cont'd) The individual selected for the GS-05-Target-GS-06 position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Clerical and Administrative Support Positions for Transportation Clerk and Assistant Series, 2102. GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of an extensive body of transportation rules, procedures, or operations governing entitlements and documentation requirements for domestic or foreign shipments to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard procedural assignments and resolve a wide range of problems pertaining to the personal property function; Knowledge of transportation instructions and regulations that relate to the movement of a wide range of specialized shipments, such as mobile homes, large boats, and house trailers. For example, this includes assignments regularly involving the movement of oversized, heavy haul, hazardous, and security risk items. Moves of this nature require extensive practical knowledge of the carrier industry, specialized shipment needs, and terminal or storage capabilities to identify the appropriate shipping method, carrier equipment, services, and special handling required. OR EDUCATION: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. GS-06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level. Specialized experience must include knowledge of an extensive body of transportation rules, procedures, or operations governing entitlements and documentation requirements for domestic or foreign shipments to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard procedural assignments and resolve a wide range of problems pertaining to the personal property function; Knowledge of transportation instructions and regulations that relate to the movement of a wide range of specialized shipments, such as mobile homes, large boats, and house trailers. For example, this includes assignments regularly involving the movement of oversized, heavy haul, hazardous, and security risk items. Moves of this nature require extensive practical knowledge of the carrier industry, specialized shipment needs, and terminal or storage capabilities to identify the appropriate shipping method, carrier equipment, services, and special handling required. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-05/06 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: Knowledge of the full range of transportation operations as related to the shipment of personal property. Knowledge of the instructions, regulations, directives, local operating procedures, governing entitlements, and shipment of personal property. Ability to analyze, correlate, and evaluate transportation data. Ability to respond to a range of questions from government agencies, activity personnel, customers, commercial carriers, and/or others regarding the shipment and storage of household goods. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Ellsworth AFB 1000 Ellsworth Street Suite 2300 Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]