Transportation Assistant (Hazardous)

Defense Logistics Agency • Richmond, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Assistant plans, coordinates, and controls shipments of material and equipment, including hazardous materials. The position prepares shipping documentation, advises customers on DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions, provides shipment status, resolves problems, prepares reports, and traces shipments upon request.

The role determines economical rates and routes for domestic inbound and export shipments originating worldwide; classifies, rates, routes, and coordinates movement of a wide range of commodities, including hazardous materials; and plans shipment dates, pickups, and loading times for shipments to government activities in the United States and overseas. The Transportation Assistant also verifies and pays invoices using automated systems, computes and verifies transportation costs, contacts carriers for rates when required, reviews routing guides and tariffs, and checks automated shipping documentation for invalid, void, or missing information.

This is a GS-07 position at DLA Distribution Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. Work is generally sedentary and usually performed in an office, though warehouse, secure-area, and outdoor visits may be necessary. Some work may take place in hazardous storage areas or refrigerated areas and freezers. Employees must wear safety clothing and equipment as required. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, has a set schedule, and requires U.S. citizenship, a Secret access security clearance, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment license and other required licenses or certifications.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have one year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for GS-07, experience must be equivalent to GS-06 in Federal service, the military, or the private sector.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation and federal, state, and local laws.
• Must meet eligibility, minimum qualification, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Must comply with applicable drug-testing requirements if selected for a testing-designated position.
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control shipments of material and equipment, including hazardous materials.
• Prepare shipping documentation for material and equipment shipments.
• Advise 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 coordinate movement of commodities, including hazardous materials.
• Plan shipment dates, material pickups, 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 take action to correct invalid, void, or missing information.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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