THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT, Position Description Number D2423000 and is part of the MD 175th ANG, National Guard.

Duties

1. Assists technical transportation advisor and higher graded staff on all statewide operating matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment. Analyzes and advises on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via all commercial transportation modes. Assists in the development of, maintains, and exercises the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects. Assists ininput to the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC), as required, with the preparation of thecommercial transportation portions of the Automated Unit Equipment List (AUEL). Assists inObligation and execution of funding for the commercial transportation mission. (25%)2. Assists in the preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports (TDR) and other documents insupport of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage or failure to providecontracted services. Reconciles Commercial Bills of Lading to verify receipt and shipment ofequipment and supplies. Makes recommendations to higher graded employees for changes in localpolicies and procedures to support the economical movement of contractually procured materialsfrom vendors. Interprets and enforces Federal, State, and local regulations concerning themovement of hazardous materials and general commodities through various modes of carriage.Assists in monitoring and ensures proper handling, packaging, and shipping of arms, ammunitionand explosives (AA&E), Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), and classified/sensitive items.Safeguards accountable transportation documents, which may include: Government Bills of Lading,Government Transportation Requests, and Uniform Service Meal Tickets. (25%)3. Assists in inspections, or provides for inspection of, commercial carrier terminals to locate andexpedite delivery of astray government shipments. Ensures carrier capability complies withgovernment requirements and specifications. Assists in the management of the CarrierPerformance Program for the state and provides input to the Traffic Manager for the overallprogram. (15%)4. Procures domestic and international travel for both military and civilian passengers. Reviews thetravel arrangements provided by the Travel Services Contractor ensuring that special fares and/ordiscounts are utilized when feasible. Ensures advance procurement of transportation services toachieve greatest overall cost efficiency and oversees the audit of the Travel Services Contractor forapplication of appropriate discounts for official travel. Monitors the approved Travel Agent forofficial travel for quality assurance as an Assistant Contract Officer Representative (ACOR). Advisestravelers on entitlements and responsibilities and manages the processing of refunds for unusedcommercial tickets into the government accounting system. Ensures all travel requests areaccompanied by approved travel orders and reconciles billing of requested travel services.Reconciles and validates the monthly billing for commercial air travel Centrally Billed Account (CBA)and submits it for payment. (15%)5. Maintains all transportation related automated systems and databases to support the TrafficManagement Programs for the State. (10%)6. Accomplishes the full spectrum of support for state and Federal National Guard operations,training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of CivilAuthorities (HLD/DSCA). (10%)7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Military Grades: ENLISTED E1-E5 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have at least 12 months 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

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address MD 175th ANG Warfield Air National Guard Base Middle River, MD 21200-2899 US
• Name: Erica Sesker
• Phone: 667-296-3507
• Email: [email protected]