Summary
About the Position: Serves as a Transportation Specialist in Traffic/Cargo Management Division to plan, coordinate,direct, control, and expedite the movement of cargo through terminals within the area of responsibility(AOR).
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Duties
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- Provides customer service and technical guidance to commercial and military shippers on booking rules, transport requirements, and IBS procedures.
- Liaises with commercial carriers and vendors to ensure conveyances and transit methods meet government requirements.
- Answers inquiries regarding DOD cargo status and initiates messages to trace unaccounted-for shipments across the AOR.
- Advises U.S. Customs officials, brokers, and agency clients on personal property and household goods movements.
- Identifies delays with aged cargo, assesses detention and demurrage charges, and implements corrective actions.
- Reviews cargo outturn and discrepancy reports to evaluate carrier liability and recommend claims.
- Evaluates shipment discrepancies, late arrivals, and equipment shortages to correct carrier performance trends.
- Coordinates directly with carriers and owners to resolve shipping bottlenecks and transit delays promptly.
- Rates, classifies, and routes retrograde, frustrated, and inbound general cargo across nationwide and local distribution networks.
- Conducts rate and tariff cost comparisons to determine optimal transportation modes based on commodity, priority, and carrier tenders.
- Utilizes CFM/ETA software to transmit routing requirements and issue government/commercial bills of lading (GBLs/CBLs).
- Operates the Worldwide Port System (WPS) to enter cargo data, generate shipping documents, and maintain port visibility.
- Audits and processes shipping records, cargo manifests, traffic messages, and discrepancy reports.
- Verifies that inbound freight documentation fulfills mandatory customs and agricultural inspection standards.
- Verifies proper labeling, packaging, documentation, and carrier handling clearances for retrograde hazmat shipments.
- Reconciles advance shipping forms (DD 1252, DD 1299, CBP 3499) and prepares customs entry documents (CF 7501, CF 7521).
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Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- 1. Secret - This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- 2. TDY - Occasional TDY may be required - 10%.
- 3. Travel - Position requires travel and participation in meetings, conferences, and training classes and to conduct assistance visits at other terminals and supported commands.
- 4. Inclement Weather Essential - Position has been designated as inclement weather essential. Work conditions sometimes require the incumbent to work outside during all types of weather.
- 5. Driver's License - Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State or government driver's license.
- 6. Working Conditions - The incumbent of this position must be capable of deploying to foreign and domestic ports with short notice. It is expected that deployment could occur as frequently as four times per year lasting between 7 to 21 days.
- Special circumstances could require longer, or more frequent deployments. During deployment the employee may be required to work extended hours under austere field conditions and may work with hazardous cargo, to include ammunition.
- This position is designated Key. In a crisis, the incumbent or alternate must continue Key duties until properly relieved and may be required to participate in readiness exercises.
- The position cannot be vacated during a national emergency without impairing the organization. It is designated Key, requiring the incumbent or alternate to be screened from military recall status.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- People with Disabilities, Schedule A
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the education or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Coordinating and arranging freight or personal property movements; 2) Preparing, auditing, and processing shipping and customs documentation, including bills of lading (GBLs/CBLs), cargo manifests, customs clearances, and shipment discrepancy/outturn reports; 3) Operating automated transportation documentation and tracking systems to enter cargo data, maintain in-transit visibility, and trace lost or unaccounted-for shipments; and 4) Liaising with commercial carriers, vendors, and shippers to track shipments, assess carrier performance or service failures, resolve shipment delays, and support damaged/frustrated cargo disposition. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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