Telework Eligible

No

Major Duties

• Performs freight shipment, transportation, and supply support functions for movements which are world-wide to aerial ports or CONUS.
• Initiates, verifies, and tracks Material Release Orders and exception requisitions from customer request through dispatch, coordinating with all handling entities.
• Selects shipment modes, arranges routing, manages urgent deliveries, and secures efficient, cost-effective carrier services for domestic and international shipments.
• Responds to inquiries, supplies shipment status, resolves issues, and supports the Emergency Supply Operations Center through call center.
• Investigates delays, cancellations, rejects, and over-aged Material Release Orders; corrects records; closes histories; and compiles data to identify causes and trends.
• Conducts post-audits, prepayment audits, and carrier terminal inspections; corrects documentation; redirects shipments; and ensures accurate charges and credits.
• Packs, labels, documents, and certifies hazardous materials for shipment in compliance with transportation regulations, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Initiates, verifies, and completes documentation for air, surface, and vessel movement of hazardous freight using required specialized training and regulatory knowledge.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Transportation Assistant (Hazardous), 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-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, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Preparing, initiating, verifying, and tracking Material Release Orders and ensuring accurate shipment documentation Selecting shipment modes, arranging routing, and communicating with carriers to support transportation coordination Investigating delays, cancellations, and errors, updating supply systems, and ensuring compliance with shipment discrepancy resolution. 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 utilizing 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 42-45-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.

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