Summary You will serve as a Transportation Assistant (Freight) in the Supply Management Department of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR JACKSONVILLE at Gulfport, MS. Responsibilities You will have knowledge of all HAZMAT handling procedures, from receipt, stow, issue and transportation of material. You will prepare complete en route instructions for materials being shipped by providing information on the shipment size, shape, weight, packing requirements, and compatibility for consolidation. You will prepare cost comparisons to determine the most cost-effective mode and determines which is the low-cost carrier. You will examine items received to verify identity, quantity, and control number to ensure items match received documentation. You will independently determine the materials, containers, devices, and preservatives needed to prepare specialized materials and equipment for custom packing, shipment, and storage. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector; performing Transportation Assistant work that demonstrates the knowledge and application of an extensive body of transportation regulations, methods, and practices to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard transportation support assignments related to extremely fragile, hazardous, temperature controlled and sensitive material, as well as, high priority shipments; I have experience utilizing a technical knowledge of freight classification in order to classify hazardous freight, as well as the knowledge required to utilize all modes of transportation. I have resolved wide ranges of problems in connection with the shipment of government material and equipment. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Classifying materials into appropriate categories, and identifying the need for special packing, loading, or handling, and coordinating arrangements for these needs with other activity personnel as well as with carriers; 2) Preparing complete en route instructions for materials being shipped (shipment size, shape, weight, packaging requirements, etc.; 3) Determining the most cost effective mode of transportation; 4) Arranging for complete routings to handle shipments with urgent delivery dates, or shipments to isolated origin or destination points that cannot be transported through normal channels; and 5) Utilizing automated information systems to input a range of standard information or track shipments. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: I have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Military Spouse Preference: Applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
