FREIGHT RATE ASSISTANT

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Freight Rate Series 2131 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of standard DoD and Air Force Regulations, policies and instructions, and publications relating to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of commodities. Knowledge of cargo movement rules, regulations, and procedures to effect shipments. Practical knowledge of shipment and receipt operations for the movement and routing of freight. OR EDUCATION: 4 years above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts 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-04 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS) general capabilities and its application to moving Air Force Freight by surface transportation. Knowledge of Military Standard Transportation and Movement Procedures (MILSTAMP) for moving cargo within the Defense Transportation System. Knowledge of Department of Defense organizations responsible for setting surface freight policies. Ability to read new directives or computerized procedures and incorporate them into current operations. Knowledge of Air Force and Department of Defense regulations pertaining to shipment discrepancy reporting and claims submission. Ability to communicate orally and prepare written correspondence using word processing software. Sufficient typing skills to enter data into computer database and prepare correspondence 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to process inbound shipment information, to investigate and gather facts relating to each shipment discrepancy. To in-check inbound cargo and process customer pieces in CMOS (Cargo Movement Operations System) and to monitor listings in receiving and make updates.