Summary Performs basic but progressively more difficult tasks under the close direction of a manager or more experienced employee. Responsibilities Applies basic knowledge in assisting with determining the mode of transportation to be used to distribute acid while considering advantages and disadvantages with respect of cost service, urgency, convenience and other relative factors. Assists with determining appropriate method of transportation of explosive dangerous goods and other hazardous material procured for distribution to field facilities or return to the FAA Logistics Center. Assists with assuring proper consideration is given to the factors involved. Assists in selecting the method of movement specific carrier and special services on outbound or inbound shipment on shipments to the US and overseas by all modes of transportation and assists with clearing property through US customs as required. Coordinates with manager or more experienced employee to ensure outbound shipments are processed in a timely manner. Provides assistance and support to reform prepayment audit on carrier billing before forwarding payment obligation to transportation paying offices. Works with manager or more experienced employee to consult with transportation officer on all aspects of proposed contract. Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit with a manager and other employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and/or explain the statuses of tasks. Established policies and procedures provide detailed guidance for almost all tasks with a little or no room for discretion. Work under detailed instruction provided by a manager or more experienced employee. Regularly refers problems and work issues to a manager or more experienced employee for guidance. Work is reviewed regularly during tasks and at completion to ensure timeliness and all aspects of quality. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-F (FG 7-9) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes: determining classification of items, rates, and routes via most economical and efficient carriers for a limited variety of commodities and models; reviews shipping documents; classifies hazardous material from shipping codes into proper shipping name; ensures proper marking, certification, and labeling shipments. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education Information Regarding KSAs As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. NOTES: 1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov) 4) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 5) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com. 6) To check receipt of emailed documents, please email Wesley.A.Gurley@faa.gov. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA