TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (PERSONAL PROPERTY/OA)
Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Standards for General Schedule Clerical and Administrative Support Position, Transportation Clerk and Assistant Series, 2102 SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge an extensive body of transportation rules, procedures or operations governing entitlements and documentation requirements for domestic or foreign shipments to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard procedural assignments and resolve a wide range of problems pertaining to the personal property function. Knowledge of transportation instructions and regulations that relate to the movement of a wide range of specialized shipments, such as mobile homes, large boats, and house trailers. For example, this includes assignments regularly involving the movement of oversized, heavy haul, hazardous, and security risk items. Moves of this nature require extensive practical knowledge of the carrier industry, specialized shipment needs, and terminal or storage capabilities to identify the appropriate shipping method, carrier equipment, services, and special handling required. Knowledge of automated transportation systems to reconcile errors that require an understanding of nonstandard transportation procedures or provide subject-matter assistance in the development of automated transportation procedures for clerical operations. Knowledge of basic office automation functions of a limited range, such as storing and retrieving documents or files; printing documents; inserting and deleting text items; producing letters and memorandums; entering data into a predefined spreadsheet; and transmitting and receiving electronic mail. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and terminology commonly used in office settings and knowledge of standard processing procedures, formats, distribution, and retention policies. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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:
Knowledge of the full range of transportation operations as related to the shipment of personal property; and the instructions, regulations, directives, local operating procedures, governing entitlements, and shipment of personal property. Knowledge of basic office automation software to perform functions such as standardized word processing and receipt of transmission of electronic mail. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. Ability to analyze, correlate, and evaluate transportation data for input into automated data systems. Ability to respond to a range of questions from government agencies, activity personnel, customers, commercial carriers, and/or others regarding the shipment and storage of household goods. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
2102 Transportation Clerk And Assistant - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $50,598 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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