Logistics Transportation Specialist

DLA Careers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Transportation Assistant to support the DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions. The role involves planning shipment dates, selecting routes, and preparing shipment documentation for material and equipment, including hazardous materials.

You will provide status updates, resolve problems, and trace shipments upon request, while ensuring efficient, economical rates and compliant handling.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.
• Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
• Determines the most efficient economical rates and routes to final destination involving domestic inbound and export shipments.
• Classifies, rates, routes, and moves a wide range of commodities including hazardous material.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and controls shipment of material and equipment. Prepares shipment documentation for material and equipment shipped to include hazardous materials.
• Provides advice and assistance to customers concerning all aspects and phases of the DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions. Provides status, resolves problems, prepares reports and traces shipment upon requests.
• Determines the most efficient economical rates and routes to final destination involving domestic inbound and export shipments, originating at any point worldwide.
• Is responsible for the classification, rating, routing and movement of a wide range of commodities, which includes hazardous materials.
• Plans shipping dates, material pick up and loading times of equipment and material to be shipped from DLA Distribution Depot to other government activities, both overseas and CONUS.
• Performs the day to day functions of the verification and payment of invoices utilizing various automated systems.
• Computes and verifies transportation costs and contacts carriers for rates when required.
• Determines economical routing based on technical review of guides and tariffs.
• Reviews automated documentation for all types of shipments taking appropriate action to correct any invalid, void, or missing information.

Job description

DLA Careers in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Transportation Assistant to support the DLA Distribution Depot transportation and distribution functions. The role involves planning shipment dates, selecting routes, and preparing shipment documentation for material and equipment, including hazardous materials.

You will provide status updates, resolve problems, and trace shipments upon request, while ensuring efficient, economical rates and compliant handling.