Job opening: Transportation Assistant (Freight) (Direct Hiring Authority)
Salary: $46 696 - 60 703 per year
Published at: Nov 20 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Sierra Army Depot is located in Herlong CA, a rural town in Northern California. Herlong is approximately 60 miles north of Reno, NV, and 35 miles south of Susanville, CA. Employees work a 4/10 work week, Mon-Thurs, 0630-1700 hrs. Youth Facilities and daily child care available. The depot serves as an Army Expeditionary Logistical Support Center, (Mass transportation is available at minimal cost.) Surrounding area boasts a full range of outdoor sports/recreation activities.
Duties
Determine the proper government transportation systems to move freight to increase the flow of materials to and from various customers
Utilize existing automated systems to determine contingency cargo volumes and characteristics, and booking requirements
Conduct studies and statistical analyses to measure efficiency and effectiveness of Carriers performance to ensure customer satisfaction is met.
Advise internal agency personnel of DOT/Federal Regulations relating to shipping hazardous materials to ensure that all guidelines are being followed.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Incumbent is required to obtain a Transportation of Hazardous Material Certification within 18 months of occupying the position.
- This is a Term position scheduled to last {NTE 8 years}. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
- This is a TERM position which is subject to a one year trial period.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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
One year of specialized experience which includes; Determining the most economical mode of shipment for material; Preparing and finalizing periodic reports for material shipments; or Reviewing customer requests for shipments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
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 GM-W4GG13 US ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE ARMAMENTS CMD
DO NOT MAIL
Warren, MI 48397
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- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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