Investigative Analyst

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires special qualifications that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties of this position and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: You must have a comprehensive understanding of international ocean import/export shipping operations essential to reviewing OTI related processes, activities, and documentation such as: booking of international ocean cargo transportation with OTIs/agents/ocean common carriers, negotiating rates, collecting/paying freight charges, reviewing international ocean master bills and house bills of lading along with shipper’s letter of instruction, tariffs, invoices, cargo arrival/availability notices, VOCC service contracts, pickup/delivery orders, dock receipts, etc. You must have experience in resolving various types of OTI shipment issues such as with unlicensed/unregistered OTIs, improper tariffs, misuse of service contracts, OTI issued documentation as well as complaints relating to VOCC account holds, customs and other government agency holds, detention & demurrage, rolled cargo, container availability, freight accessorial/surcharges, general rate increases, free time, etc. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes exercising discretion in conducting follow up actions, including obtaining additional documents directly from carriers or intermediaries; Facilitating communication with various contacts such as related businesses and/or other agencies, the maritime industry, and the general public; Conducting research utilizing tariff publishing websites to locate and review NVOCC & VOCC tariff publications and VOCC service contracts; Developing audits and compiling findings; Reviewing, scrutinizing, and analyzing audit responses and related documents, to detect inconsistencies or omissions in the information provided which could point to violations; Analyzing the full range of data received, preparing summaries and recommendations for enforcement action. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. To preview questions click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12595913.You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
This position is located in the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC), Office of Compliance (OC). The incumbents primary responsibilities include administering and monitoring the Vessel Operating Common Carrier (VOCC) Review Audit Program and the Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) – Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF) Review Audit Program.