Transportation Clerk

Transportation Clerk

Allen Corporation of America, Inc. is a professional services company offering industry-leading information technology, logistics, and training solutions to the private and public sectors. Founded by A. Carl von Sternberg, Allen is a small business with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia and offices throughout the United States. Allen's rapid growth has been fueled organically and through key acquisitions. Allen has been recognized both regionally and nationally with awards from Washington Technology and Inc. magazines, Washington Business Journal, and Deloitte and Touche. Allen's attention to detail and superior contract performance have earned it a reputation as a leader in the fields of logistical operations, information technology security, training, network engineering. Allen's team of experienced project managers, architects, IT specialists, security experts, and trainers are vendor and industry certified. These subject matter experts design and deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions which address the business needs of our clients.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Religious discrimination includes failing to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious practices where the accommodation does not impose undue hardship. Allen Corporation of America uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

Full-Time

$18.61 / hour

Days

Jacksonville, FL

SUMMARY: Responsible for the daily requirements of the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office effort, arranging for shipment and/or storage of personal property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Performs any combination of following and similar clerical duties requiring limited knowledge of systems or procedures:
• Route and book shipments for movement.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Brief customers on regulations and procedures for shipment/storage.
• Within general guidelines, select and apply appropriate travel guides, methods, techniques, and work sequences to effectively accomplish the work. The majority of assignments are performed without technical assistance, but unusually difficult travel situations or problem cases encountered during the course of the work are referred to the supervisor before decision or commitment.
• Participate in meetings.
• Writes, types, or enters information into computer, to prepare correspondence, briefing, statements, receipts, spreadsheets, or other documents, copying information from one record to another using Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Answer phone calls and emails.
• Other duties as assigned.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach. Able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Alternate work locations or teleworking may be authorized during certain circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have a successful NAC-1 and obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: HS diploma or equivalent with 1 years experience in an office environment in the field or in a related area.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Must have solid oral and written communication skills.Able to make decisions based on standing operating procedures (SOPs).Ability to work with minimal supervision.Beneficial but not necessary:Experience/knowledgeable using the electronic Transportation Operational Personal Property Standard System (eTOPS) or Defense Personal Property System (DPS) and applicable forms.Knowledgeable in advising customers of exceptions to policies (ETP) in accordance with the JTR policies.Experienced in consigning shipments in accordance with SDDC Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guides (PPCIG) - Domestic and International.Experienced in arranging for movement of boats, components, and accessories of boats as part of an entitled customer's personal property in accordance with JTR and DoD 4500.9-R.Knowledgeable/familiar with exceptions to policies (ETP) procedures in accordance with the JTR,Consign shipments in accordance with SDDC Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guides (PPCIG) - Domestic and International.

This position is currently accepting applications.