Transportation Assistant

U.S. Coast Guard•Staten Island, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-2102-7 Transportation Assistant position is located in Staten Island, New York, and supports Sector New York’s motor vehicle program. The role coordinates fleet maintenance, vehicle assignments, utilization reporting, and property accountability to help ensure safe, reliable, and economical operations. The Transportation Assistant inspects fleet vehicles and prioritizes maintenance based on condition, mileage, and safety concerns; schedules repairs and transports vehicles to service providers; and coordinates with the General Services Administration (GSA) on vehicle leasing, replacement, and disposal. The position also monitors reservations, dispatches vehicles, prepares utilization reports, provides guidance on program requirements and procedures, resolves billing discrepancies, monitors fuel purchase cards, and maintains vehicle and equipment accountability records.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level, such as coordinating fleet maintenance and repairs, monitoring vehicle utilization and assignments, applying transportation policies and procedures, preparing reports using automated systems, resolving vehicle billing discrepancies, or maintaining fleet property and fuel-card records.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

Inspect fleet vehicles and prioritize maintenance according to vehicle condition, mileage, and safety concerns.
Schedule repairs and transport vehicles to service providers.
Coordinate with GSA regarding vehicle leasing, replacement, and disposal.
Monitor vehicle reservations and dispatch vehicles.
Prepare vehicle utilization reports using automated systems.
Provide guidance on vehicle program requirements and procedures.
Resolve vehicle billing discrepancies.
Monitor fuel purchase cards.
Maintain fleet property, vehicle, and equipment accountability records.