Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Transportation Assistant

New Cumberland, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Plans, coordinates and controls shipment of material and equipment. Prepares shipment documentation for material and equipment shipped to include hazardous materials.
    • Provides advice and assistance to customers concerning all aspects and phases of the DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions. Provides status, resolves problems, prepares reports and traces shipment upon requests.
    • Provides traffic management support through selection, approval, procurement and use of safe and effective services carriers at the least cost to the government.
    • Determines the most efficient economical rates and routes to final destination involving domestic inbound and export shipments, originating at any point worldwide.
    • Is responsible for the classification, rating, routing and movement of a wide range of commodities, which includes hazardous materials.
    • Plans shipping dates, material pick up and loading times of equipment and material to be shipped from DLA Distribution Depot to other government activities, both overseas and CONUS.
    • Performs the day to day functions of the verification and payment of invoices utilizing various automated systems.
    • Computes and verifies transportation costs and contacts carriers for rates when required.
    • Determines economical routing based on technical review of guides and tariffs.
    • Reviews automated documentation for all types of shipments taking appropriate action to correct any invalid, void, or missing information.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Transportation Assistant, your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: 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: Determines the most efficient economical rates and routes to final destination involving domestic inbound and export shipments Classifies, rates, routes, and moves a wide range of commodities including hazardous material. B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. 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.

  • Compensation
    $57,164-$74,318 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.