Transportation Assistant (Personal Property Inspector)

Air Education and Training Command • Lackland AFB, TX

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About The Position

The Transportation Assistant (Personal Property Inspector) physically observes and evaluates carrier, agent, and contractor facilities, equipment, and performance in moving and storing personal property for Department of Defense civilian employees and military members, U.S. Coast Guard personnel, and their dependents. The role supports quality household-goods moves and storage through inspections, customer guidance, administrative quality-assurance work, and contract oversight.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent is required.
• A valid, appropriate driver’s license is required; the employee must drive a motor vehicle.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• For merit-promotion applicants, one year at GS-06 is required to meet the GS-07 time-in-grade requirement when applicable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation policies and practices, personal-property movement and entitlements, transportation service provider industry practices, relevant laws, and shipping and storage operations.
• Knowledge of applicable military instructions, regulations, directives, local procedures, and entitlements for personal-property shipment and storage.
• Knowledge of office automation, tools, and techniques used to support operations and produce documents, reports, spreadsheets, and database products.
• Ability to develop and recommend solutions to complex transportation problems and initiatives.
• Ability to communicate with government agencies, activity personnel, customers, commercial carriers, and others about personal-property shipment and storage.
• Ability to organize work and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and virtual inspections of domestic and international household goods, unaccompanied baggage, mobile homes, and contract warehouse facilities.
• Advise military and civilian employees on shipment and storage entitlements to support quality moves.
• Perform quality-assurance program administrative actions, capture carrier compliance data, and document monthly inspections of agent, carrier, and DPM contractor warehouses.
• Oversee requirements based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Blanket Purchase Agreement, and Direct Procurement Method contracts.
• Monitor and report carrier compliance with contract terms, safety provisions, or other transportation programs.
• Investigate transportation complaints and errors, reconcile incomplete information, and advise on transportation procedures, restrictions, and allowances.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and eligibility.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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