Coronado, CA, 92178, USA
7 days ago
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (FREIGHT)
Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities/Major Range & Test Facilities in DoD. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will manage shipment solutions effecting off-station shipping of general freight, hazardous materials, Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives, classified, high dollar value, fragile, security-risk aviation and ship materials. You will ship materials using all modes of transportation. You will make informed decisions based on cost analysis to be determined by material characteristics/classification, dimensions and weight, urgency of need, and customer mission requirements. You will serve as a freight/Small Package Express (SPE) shipping technical consultant and advisor, providing technical advice and administration of all customer shipments. You will perform as technical advisor on transportation policy matters, providing tracking formation, liaison between military transportation, commercial carriers, customers, and tenant commands. You will review shipping laws, regulations, and procedures, and exercise considerable independent judgment to identify priorities and interrelationships to execute customer's required delivery date. You will review shipping requests for accuracy, communicate with the customer when needed, make corrections, and forward shipping request to the Regional Transportation Office (RTO). You will analyze the material dimensions and weight to determine specific handling, packing, loading or type of carrier tracking or equipment required. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector through identifying modes of transportation, determining appropriate shipping methods, and advising customers on transportation issues. Examples of specialized experience may include the following: 1) Analyzing material dimensions and weight to determine specific handling, packing, loading, or type of carrier equipment required; 2) Performing cost analysis and market research to facilitate the purchase of supplies and materials; 3) Communicating with customers to obtain their shipment needs and services desired; 4) Preparing maintaining various files such as bills of lading, invoice and shipping documents, etc.; and 5) Utilizing automated systems to document records and data. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education There is no education substitution for this series at this grade level. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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