What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Assistant (Inspection/Office Automation). position at U.S. Army Sustainment Command?
Duties
Conditions of Employment
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is
Specialized Experience Statement: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) packing and unpacking boxes, crates, or shipments in the proper manner in order to prevent damages; 2) assisting with damage inspections; 3) assisting with inspections to ensure materials have been packaged properly; and 4) use various computer programs to type and prepare reports and documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Typing Requirement: This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or fewer errors.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- Perform damage inspections when requested by the shipper or the claims office.
- Prepare documentation reporting carrier performance using automated systems.
- Ensure inventory is complete and report on damage and missing items is accurate.
- Counsel members regarding policies and procedures for the proper preparation of personal property for shipment or storage, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
- Inspect crates and material for overseas or domestic shipment and reject those not meeting specifications.
- Observe, document, and evaluate carrier and contractor performance.
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government vehicle operation certificate, within 30 days of employment.
- Position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 20% of the time.
- Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate valid state driver's license
- May be required to work various hours to include holidays, weekends, or on-call duty.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is
Specialized Experience Statement: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) packing and unpacking boxes, crates, or shipments in the proper manner in order to prevent damages; 2) assisting with damage inspections; 3) assisting with inspections to ensure materials have been packaged properly; and 4) use various computer programs to type and prepare reports and documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Typing Requirement: This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or fewer errors.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Transportation
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
- This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Salary : $49,960 - $64,952
