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 is a Transportation Assistant (Inspection/Office Automation), GS-2102-7, position with the 404th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, located at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

Duties

Utilizes automatic data processing systems, such as Transportation Operational Personal Property Standard System (TOPS) and Defense Personal Property System (DPS), to prepare necessary transportation documents. Ensures inventory is complete and report on damage and missing items is accurate. Inspects contractor’s performance at owner’s residence and at warehouse during packaging, packing, crating, loading, shipping, unloading, uncrating, and unpacking. Inspects crates and material for overseas or domestic shipment and rejects those not meeting specifications. Assists customers by providing information concerning the claims process. Provides counseling and assistance on a wide variety of transportation services to DoD personnel and their families.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel occasionally.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate valid state driver's license.
• May be required to work various hours to include holidays, weekends, or on-call duty.
• Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government vehicle operation certificate, within 30 days of employment.
• A qualified typist (at least 40 wpm with 3 or fewer errors) is required.

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 1) Utilize transportation regulations to assist in the packing and/or storage of personal property shipments. AND 2) Utilizing an automated transportation systems to access, retrieve, and/or generate various transportation data and reports. AND 3). Identify discrepancies during the shipment process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementAttention to DetailCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Transportation

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-W6WSAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-404TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk