TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (PERSONAL PROPERTY)

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Responsibilities include:

• Coordination on all aspects of shipping/storage of goods.
• Interpreting guidelines and instructions to resolve customer concerns.
• Estimating or validating charges for handling services, temporary storage, third-party services, mileage rates, and accessorial services.
• Conducting statistical samplings and audits to oversee the commercial industry.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

For GS-05/06:

1. Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field.
2. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
3. Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title.
4. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
5. Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with co-workers.

For GS-07:

1. Knowledge of all modes of transportation for movement of personal property, passengers, and cargo to include factors affecting that transportation, such as public laws, foreign government requirements, DoD policies and limitations/capabilities of the different transportation modes.
2. Knowledge of government and multi-service/U.S. Coast Guard transportation regulations, policies and guidelines, including Comptroller General Decisions and traffic management policies and procedures.
3. Knowledge of organizational missions, objectives, procedures, and regulatory framework for traffic management programs within which DoD and other federal agencies operate.
4. Skill and ability to utilize technical and functional experience with developing and recommending solutions to complex transportation problems and initiatives.
5. Ability to communicate/respond to a range of questions from government agencies, activity personnel, customers, commercial carriers, and/or others regarding the shipment and storage of personal property.
6. Ability to gather facts and use effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Also, have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.