Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative support to rate and route shipments and prepare required billing and documentation.

Duties

Rate and route shipments; determines freight rates and routes that are most convenient and economical, and which meet prescribed requirements. Classify shipments; determines freight classification when the identity and/or transportation characteristics have changed, or do not agree with published classifications. Conduct pre- and post-audits to ensure proper payment of shipments. Pre-audits shipping documents for accuracy and proper shipment authority. Ensure shipping documents are reviewed and checked for accuracy; prepare documents on all transportation discrepancies for shipments received. Operate electric, gasoline, LPG, or diesel powered forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more higher than 168 inches. Maneuvers vehicles to load, unload, and place supplies, materials, and equipment primarily over inside warehouse/smooth level surface.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Must be or able to obtain Hazardous Material Preparer Certification – work may require travel away from the normal duty station for a two week training course
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• 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.
• The work requires the employee to drive a forklift. An appropriate, valid driver’s license will be required for the position
• The employee is responsible for operating equipment (forklifts) in a safe manner. The employee is responsible for accomplishment of operator and preventative maintenance, and for compliance with safety and traffic rules.
• Forklift operation is generally performed inside the warehouse that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury in performing assigned tasks.
• Works in areas where there is frequent vehicular or pedestrian traffic. If working with hazardous materials, may be subject to exposure from radiation, toxins, and explosive hazards.

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 Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while considering and resolving a range of interrelated shipment problems relating to selection of mode, routing and enroute services, packaging, shipping instructions, regulatory documentation, and pick-up or delivery arrangements. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of one full year of graduate education in a field related to the position being filled. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR 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 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. To view qualifying experience requirements click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/freight-rate-series-2131/ 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 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 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 Kirtland AFB 1551 Wyoming Blvd SE Bldg 20325 Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]