Job opening: FREIGHT RATE ASSISTANT
Salary: $44 959 - 58 445 per year
Published at: Jan 03 2025
Employment Type: Full-time
The primary purpose of this position is: To provide technical and administrative support to rate and route shipments and prepare required billing and documentation.
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Duties
Rates and routes shipments. Determines freight rates and routes that are most convenient and economical to the Government and which meet prescribed requirements.
Classifies shipments. Determines freight classification when the identity and/ or transportation characteristics have changed, or do not agree with published classifications.
Conducts pre-and post-audits to ensure proper payment of shipments.
Ensures shipping documents are reviewed and checked for accuracy.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A SECRET security clearance may be required
- 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
- Must be Hazardous Material Preparer Certified
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
- Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- If required, subject to pre-employment physical
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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Freight Rate Series 2131
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. Examples of specialized experience includes Through knowledge DoD and Air Force Regulations, Dangerous/Hazardous Article Tariffs, and International Air Transportation Association Publications, policies and instructions, and publications relation to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of various commodities and resolve problems as necessary. Thorough knowledge of tariff rates and related and regulatory guidance for the movement and routing of a variety of freight by several modes. Knowledge of cargo movement rules,regulations, and procedures to effect shipments.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Maxwell AFB
50 Lemay Plaza South
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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