TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (FREIGHT)

You have one year of Transportation Assistant (Freight) specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying a practical knowledge of the carrier industry, terminal and storage capabilities in support of transportation, necessary special equipment and services required for shipments, carriers, and customers on transportation issues (i.e. general freight and hazmat). You have experience identifying modes of transportation, necessary special equipment and services required for shipments, securing carries, and advising customers on transportation issues. Examples of specialized experience include the following: 1) Analyzing material dimensions and weight to determine specific handling, packing, loading, or type of carrier equipment required; 2) Analyzing, comprehending, and applying freight transportation rules and regulations when determining the most appropriate mode of shipment and storage capabilities; 3) Communicating with customers to obtain their shipment needs and services desired; and 4) Preparing maintaining various files such as bills of lading, invoice and shipping documents, etc. 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.
You will serve as a Transportation Assistant (Freight) at NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR SAN DIEGO.