Transportation Assistant (Office Automation)

Army Transportation • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

Serves as a Transportation Assistant for a Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) Transportation Detachment. The position identifies cargo characteristics and determines special handling requirements, priority, and required delivery dates. It 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 loss or damage and recommend claim actions; enters import/export cargo data into the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES); and maintains documents used to verify automated output for coding and numerical information related to Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (SRTS) contractor payments. The incumbent performs transportation documentation tasks using automated systems in an office and on-site at port facilities within the Area of Referral (AOR), including when deployed.

The position requires a qualified typist, a valid U.S. driver license, and the ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access. It may require temporary duty travel of approximately 25%, driving to U.S. Customs offices, and shift work. For the 842d Trans Company, work also involves walking, standing, and climbing on uneven surfaces and working in adverse weather on piers, in holding areas, and aboard ships serviced by the Company.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience selecting transportation modes for different types of freight, including rail classifications and motor tariffs, through cargo movement; determining cargo type, classifying, rating, and routing freight and making cost comparisons; and preparing shipment documents. The experience must be at the GS-06 level or equivalent.
• A qualified typist: 40 words per minute on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors.
• Experience alone is required; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Valid United States driver license; a valid State or Government driver's license is required for the 842d Trans Company.
• Ability to drive distances, including to United States Customs offices.
• Availability for shift work.
• U.S. citizenship.
• For male applicants born after December 31, 1959, completion of the Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Ability to complete a one-year probationary period, unless the applicable prior-service exception applies.

Responsibilities

• Identify cargo characteristics and determine special handling requirements, priority, and required delivery dates.
• Determine effective 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 losses or damages and recommend appropriate claim action.
• Enter import/export cargo data in the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES).
• Maintain documents to verify automated output for coding and numerical information related to SRTS contractor payments.
• Perform transportation documentation tasks using automated systems in an office and at port facilities within the AOR and when deployed.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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