Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to performs a variety of transportation classification, administration, and procurement tasks pertaining to shipments of hazardous materials and general supplies, tools and equipment by rail, motor, air, water, and miscellaneous means.

Duties

Receives shipping requests or other authority for shipment. Determines freight classification for a variety of unusual and standard items, some of which have no recorded or published classifications. Conducts pre- and post-audits and maintains shipping documentation, and performs Carrier Evaluations. Provides technical guidance and advice on problems in all phases of outbound/inbound shipping.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• A security clearance may be required
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• A valid driver’s license may be required to operate a motor vehicle.
• Work environment requires the wear of safety protective gear.
• May be required to work any shift and/or weekends as special projects and mobility dictates.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station to arrange for the shipment and receipt of contingency and deployment cargo.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal service (or equivalent in other pay systems) in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience Examples of specialized experience includes publishing classification guides, rate tariffs, agreements, contracts and related carrier and Federal publications; performing a wide range of commercial tariffs and tenders to properly rate and route freight/cargo shipments; and performing freight duties dealing with transportation regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of commodities. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D in a related field. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR 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 transcripts. 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: 1. Knowledge of standards, route orders, and classification rating guides. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of commercial tariffs and tenders to properly rate freight shipments. 3. Knowledge of transportation regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of commodities. 4. Knowledge of a wide variety of freight. 5. Ability to interpret and apply instructions. 6. 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 Travis AFB 540 Airlift Drive Travis AFB, CA 94535 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]