Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Transportation Assistant

Battle Creek, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Planning, coordinating, and controlling shipment of material and equipment.
    • Providing status updates, resolving problems, preparing reports, and tracking shipments.
    • Determining the most efficient economical rates and routes to destination involving domestic inbound and outbound shipments.
    • Planning shipping dates, material pick up and loading times of equipment and material to be shipped from DLA Disposition Services to other government activities, both OCONUS and CONUS.
    • Preparing Commercial Bill of Lading shipment documentation for material and equipment shipped.
    • Providing advice and assistance to internal and external customers concerning all aspects and phases of the DLA Disposition Services transportation services.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Transportation Assistant your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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-07level, 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 minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Provides administrative support services, identifies logistics problems and offers viable solutions. Possesses experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database and presentation applications in Microsoft word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Assists in the development, implementation and managing multiple projects, assignments, or tasks simultaneously to prioritize work in a changing environment. Reconciles, prepares, verifies, and updates reports and documents. Researches complex logistical, supply, or transportation issues including vendor/supplier issues and rejects. B. Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-05 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. To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, individuals need to demonstrate experience such as: Providing administrative support services, identifying logistical problems and offering viable solutions. Assisting in the development, implementation and managing multiple projects, assignments, or tasks simultaneously to prioritize work in a changing environment. Reconciling, preparing, verifying, and updating reports and documents. Researching complex logistical, supply, or transportation issues including vendor/supplier issues and rejects.

  • Compensation
    $49,960-$64,952 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.