Transportation Assistant (Office Automation)

Army Transportation•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

Serves as a Transportation Assistant for an ARTRANS Transportation Detachment. Identifies cargo characteristics and determines special handling requirements, priority, and delivery dates. Determines effective methods for nationwide movement of retrograde and frustrated cargo and for local deliveries. Reviews cargo outturn and shipment discrepancy reports to assess carrier liability for losses or damage and recommend claim action. Enters import and export cargo data into the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), and maintains documents used to verify automated coding and numerical information related to Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (SRTS) contractor payments. Performs transportation documentation tasks using automated systems in an office environment and on-site at port facilities within the Area of Referral (AOR), including when deployed. The position may require extended workdays or workweeks to conform to military schedules and requires travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, with TDY travel estimated at approximately 25%. It may involve occasional moderate to heavy lifting in excess of 45 pounds. The incumbent must hold a valid U.S. driver license, be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance, and meet applicable background investigation, credit check, and financial disclosure requirements. A qualified typist must type 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors on a five-minute sample. Appointment may be subject to a one-year probationary period. The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed two years, with possible extensions as described in the announcement.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience selecting transportation modes for different types of freight; determining cargo type; classifying, rating, and routing freight; making cost comparisons; and preparing shipment documents. The experience must be equivalent to the next lower federal grade/level, GS-06.
Type 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors on a five-minute sample.
Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
Submit a pre-employment Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE Form 450) and annual disclosures thereafter.
Hold a valid U.S. driver license.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Travel away from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations; TDY travel may be approximately 25%.
Be able to meet emergency situations and may be required to work extended days or weeks to conform to military schedules.
May occasionally be required to lift moderate to heavy loads in excess of 45 pounds.
If appointed as a Contract Officer Representative (COR), complete CLC222, CLC106, and CLM003 online courses and obtain 40 hours of continuing training every two years.
Meet the specialized experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience.
Appointment may be subject to a one-year probationary period.
Only applicants meeting one or more of the listed employment authority categories may apply.

Responsibilities

Identify cargo characteristics and determine special handling requirements, priority, and required delivery dates.
Determine effective transportation methods for nationwide movement of retrograde and frustrated cargo and for local deliveries.
Review cargo outturn reports and shipment discrepancy reports to assess carrier liability for loss or damage and recommend claim action.
Enter import and export cargo data in the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES).
Maintain documentation to verify automated output for coding and numerical information related to Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (SRTS) contractor payments.
Perform transportation documentation tasks using automated systems in an office and at port facilities within the AOR, including when deployed.