Summary
About the Position: Serves as Transportation Assistant for a Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) Transportation Detachment.
Duties
Identifies cargo characteristics, determines special handling requirements, required priority, and required delivery dates.
Determines the most effective method for the nationwide movement of retrograde and frustrated cargo, and for local deliveries.
Reviews cargo outturn reports and shipment discrepancy reports to assess carrier’s liability for losses/damages and recommends appropriate claim action.
Enters import/export cargo data in the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES).
Maintains documents to verify automated output for coding and numerical information related to Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (SRTS) contractor payments
Perform documentation tasks by operating automated transportation documentation systems in an office environment and on-site at port facilities within the Area of Referral (AOR) and when deployed.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.