Freight Rate Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard

Glen Burnie (MD)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 92,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

This vacancy is for a GS-2131-9, Freight Rate Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC ASSET LOGISTICS DIVISION -SFLC-ALD in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

You will determine proper freight classification and the most economical rates and routes for shipment of freight, in accordance with published tariffs and established policies and procedures. Training and certifications are required and supported by DHS benefits.

Qualifications

Determines proper freight classification for various commodities.
Determines economical rates and routes per tariffs and policies.
Prepares transportation documents including bills of lading and customs declarations.

Responsibilities

Determine freight classification and applicable rates for shipments.
Determine the most economical routes and suitable carriers for transport.
Utilize computer software to prepare bills of lading, customs declarations, and hazardous certifications.
Complete required training and USA Hire assessments.

Skills

Freight classification

Tariff analysis

Rates & routing

Documentation compliance

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-2131-9, Freight Rate Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC ASSET LOGISTICS DIVISION -SFLC-ALD in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Freight Rate Specialist and be responsible for performing a combination of rating and classification duties. The incumbent determines the proper classification(s) and determines the legally applicable and most economical rates and routes for shipment of freight in accordance with published tariffs, tariff routings, and established policies and procedures. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Determining freight classification for commodities such as vessel or electronics parts and equipment; dangerous or hazardous articles; special security-risk materials; general store supplies; clothing; support equipment; outsized/overweight equipment and aids to navigation.

Determining most economical rates and routes which are appropriate and legally applicable for the movement of domestic and foreign freight via all modes and combination of modes of transportation. Determining the appropriate cost effective carrier and mode to effect shipment arrangements that are nationwide and to foreign countries.

Utilizing computer software applications for the preparation all pertinent transportation documentation such as bills of lading, customs declarations and hazardous certification. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A.

Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information NOTE: This announcement has an open period until 09/27/2026, with applicant cut-off dates every 30 days. Applications received that meet the eligibility and qualification criteria may be referred for further consideration based on the following cut-off dates:

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.