Transportation Assistant

To qualify for a Transportation Assistant, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Follow actions from receipt to dispatch, coordinating with every entity involved in handling the shipment Performs extensive research and inquiries, such as on transaction histories Identifies packing, loading, and handing requirements, including for specialized materials B.

Education Substitution: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Demands: Work is generally of a sedentary nature. Work requires handling of material that may weigh up to 25 pounds. If moving or lifting items over 25 pounds, will request assistance or utilize lifting devices. May be required to climb ladders and work on safety pallets. During periods of work in the warehouse, work may require some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.

Work Environment: Work is usually performed in an office setting, however, visits to warehouses, secure areas, or outdoor locations may be necessary to locate and count material. Work may be performed in hazardous areas where chemicals, poisons, and/or low levels of radioactive material is stored; also, may be required to work in refrigerated areas with 42-25 degree temperatures and small freezers where the normal temperature is below 0.

Employees are required to wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment as determined by safety requirements and the supervisor.

Prepares and issues paperwork to initiate the Material Release Order from the customer(s).,Researches open and late shipments to identify reasons for delay, and makes adjustments to correct problems.,Reviews shipping documents and completes necessary input into the computer for a Notice of Availability (NOA).,Provides information to customers related to the status of shipments, expediting requests, etc.,Recommends changes in routing or mode of transportation for more economical rates or to meet required delivery dates.,Contacts carriers for rates on same day shipments and selects the best service provider based on service, availability, and cost.,Performs prepayment audits of all carrier invoices/electronic bills before authorizing payment.