Job opening: TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (PERSONAL PROPERTY/OA)
Salary: $39 576 - 51 446 per year
Published at: Sep 05 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is: To arrange transportation for personal property (e.g., household goods, unaccompanied baggage, and privately owned vehicles) for military and civilian personnel. Movement of personal property can either be domestic or international.
Duties
Prepares and processes required documentation for outbound shipments of personal property for all authorized military and civilian personnel to domestic and overseas locations.
Monitors inbound shipments from both domestic and overseas locations.
Tracks and updates all information in the transportation automated system.
Utilizes word processing software and printing equipment to create, copy, edit, and print a variety of standardized documents.
Performs other clerical and administrative tasks in support of the transportation work.
Manges the personal property Transportation Customer Service function.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of standardized transportation instructions, regulations, procedures, and operations to perform a full range of standard transportation clerical duties and resolve recurring problems pertaining to the personal property function. Knowledge of the structure and content of transportation documentation (e.g., tenders, bills of lading, invoices, travel orders, or vehicle accident or usage reports) to investigate and resolve routine or recurring discrepancies, check documents for accuracy, or perform comparable actions that are covered by established procedures. Knowledge of pertinent transportation automated systems to input standard information or adjustments, produce recurring reports, initiate corrections to transportation documentation, etc. Knowledge of frequently used and clearly stated regulations to respond to recurring questions from customers, commercial carriers, or others which are applicable to individual personal property shipments.
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EDUCATION: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. 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. Basic knowledge of standardized transportation instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.
2. Basic knowledge of frequently used and clearly stated instructions and regulations to respond to a range of recurring questions from commercial carrier personnel, customers, or others.
3. Knowledge of basic office automation software to perform functions such as standardized word processing and receipt of transmission of electronic mail.
4. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
5. Ability to learn the transportation automated system in order to track shipments, resolve discrepancies, and prepare reports.
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
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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 Sheppard AFB
426 5th Avenue
Sheppard AFB, TX 76311
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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