Transportation Assistant (Hazardous)

Defense Logistics Agency • Robins AFB, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Assistant plans, coordinates, and controls shipments of materials and equipment, including hazardous materials. The position prepares shipping documentation; advises and assists customers on DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions; provides shipment status, resolves problems, prepares reports, and traces shipments upon request. It determines economical rates and routes for domestic inbound and export shipments originating worldwide, and handles the classification, rating, routing, and movement of a wide range of commodities. The role also plans shipping dates, pickups, and loading times for shipments to government activities in the United States and overseas. Day-to-day work includes verifying and paying invoices using automated systems, computing and verifying transportation costs, contacting carriers for rates when needed, reviewing routing guides and tariffs, and correcting invalid, void, or missing information in automated shipment documentation.

The position is at DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Warner Robins, Georgia. Work is generally sedentary and usually performed in an office, but may involve visits to warehouses, secure areas, or outdoor locations. Warehouse work may involve physical exertion and exposure to hazardous storage areas, refrigerated spaces, and freezers. Employees must wear safety clothing and equipment as required. A pre-employment physical is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Material Handling Equipment license and any licenses or certifications required by applicable authorities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent, including experience determining economical shipment rates and routes and classifying, rating, routing, and moving commodities, including hazardous materials.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Must meet applicable suitability or fitness determination requirements; the position has Non-Critical Sensitive security requirements with Secret Access.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
• Must comply with DLA drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing when applicable.
• Work may require handling materials weighing up to 25 pounds; assistance or lifting devices are used for items over 25 pounds.
• May need to climb ladders and work on safety pallets; warehouse work may involve standing, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or reaching.
• Must wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control shipments of materials and equipment, including hazardous materials.
• Prepare shipment documentation for materials and equipment.
• Advise and assist customers on DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions.
• Provide shipment status, resolve problems, prepare reports, and trace shipments upon request.
• Determine economical rates and routes for domestic inbound and export shipments originating worldwide.
• Classify, rate, route, and arrange movement of a wide range of commodities, including hazardous materials.
• Plan shipping dates, material pickup, and loading times for shipments to government activities in the United States and overseas.
• Verify and pay invoices using automated systems.
• Compute and verify transportation costs and contact carriers for rates when required.
• Determine economical routing through technical review of guides and tariffs.
• Review automated shipment documentation and correct invalid, void, or missing information.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed