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Job opening: TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (FREIGHT)

Salary: $49 025 - 63 733 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Mar 07 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located at the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Logistics Readiness Center at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Duties

Determine economical routing based on review of carrier performance, technical guides, and tariffs. Review transportation documents for consignee, priority indicator, nature and classification of materials, ensuring shipping data elements (e.g. length, width, height, weight, etc.) appear on the documents. Review automated documentation for all types of shipments taking appropriate action to correct any invalid, void, or missing information. Utilize the applicable tenders and tariffs completing the Spot Bid in Global Freight Management (GFM) process based on freight classification, type of equipment utilized, weight and mileage criteria. Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.,) to load/unload as required. Perform physical inspections; validating the carrier’s equipment on (trailer, RGN, etc.,) for various shipments inbound and outbound. Route shipments via government and commercial truck, vessel, rail or air. Utilize Code of Federal Regulations (DTR, 49 CFR) with various other government regulations to complete all government shipments. Schedule and/ or coordinate carrier pick-up and delivery of freight. Prepare documents for shipments having technical requirements (refrigeration, classified, hazardous, high priority, signature service and/or expedited shipments.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position may require the incumbent to Travel (TDY) up to 25% of the times.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • This position requires the incumbent successfully complete a pre-employment physical and annual thereafter.
  • This position requires the incumbent to maintain certification through the successful completion of Ammo 37 (On-Line) every two years.
  • This position requires the incumbent must be able to pass and maintain forklift certification and driver testing to operate a forklift up to 10K, and pallet jack for the movement /loading of cargo within 30 days of onboarding.
  • This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, posses, or receive firearms or ammunition.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain certification through the successful completion of an initial 80-hour classroom certification course (Hazardous Materials AMMO 62) within 6 months of onboarding.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain certification through the successful completion of an initial 80-hour classroom certification course (Hazardous Materials AMMO 62) within 6 months of onboarding.

Qualifications

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. Current 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 WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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:1) using automated transportation systems to arrange the most economical methods of shipping freight; 2) identifying requirements for specialized shipment needs; and 3) preparing documents for shipments/transportation related activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsCustomer ServiceInformation ManagementTechnical CompetenceTransportation 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).

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 GK-W6YTAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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