Transportation Assistant (Office Automation)

Army Transportation•Beaumont, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as Transportation Assistant for an ARTRANS Transportation Detachment. Identifies cargo characteristics and determines special handling requirements, priority, and required 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 damages and recommends appropriate claim action. Enters import and export cargo data in the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES). Maintains documents used to verify automated output for 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), and when deployed.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience selecting transportation modes for different types of freight, including rail classifications, motor, and tariffs through cargo movement; determining cargo type, classifying, rating, and routing freight and making cost comparisons; and preparing shipment documents. This experience is typical of the next lower GS-06 grade/level.
Qualified typist: 40 words per minute based on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors.
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).
Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; background investigation and credit check required.
Must submit a pre-employment Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE Form 450) and annually thereafter.
Valid U.S. driver's license required.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
If appointed as a Contract Officer Representative (COR), must complete CLC222, CLC106, and CLM003 online courses and obtain 40 hours of continuous training every two years.
May be required to perform extended work days or weeks to conform to military schedules and respond to emergency situations.
Work requires travel away from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations; TDY travel may be approximately 25%.
Position may occasionally require moderate to heavy lifting in excess of 45 pounds.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and a one-year probationary period.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

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.
Operate automated transportation documentation systems to perform documentation tasks in an office, at port facilities within the AOR, and when deployed.