Transportation Assistant (Hazardous)

Defense Logistics Agency; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency in Bremerton, WA seeks a Transportation Assistant (Hazardous) to support inbound and outbound shipments, classify, rate and route items including hazardous materials. Work involves applying specialized experience to ensure safe, economical transportation and compliance with standards.

The position emphasizes eligibility at GS-07 level with one year of specialized experience or equivalent, and education rules as described in federal guidance.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent, in related duties.
• Specialized experience includes determining efficient rates and routes for shipments.
• Education substitution generally not creditable above GS-5, with rare related graduate credit.

Responsibilities

• Determines economical rates and routes to final destination for domestic inbound and export shipments.
• Classifies, rates, routes, and moves a wide range of commodities including hazardous material.

Skills

Specialized experience

Education substitution

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

To qualify for a Transportation Assistant (Hazardous), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this 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 eligibilityrequirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: 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. B. Education Substitution: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered bythis standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate educationis directly related to the work of the position. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands Work is generally of a sedentary nature. Work requires handling of material that may weigh up to 25 pounds. If moving or lifting items over 25 pounds, will request assistance or utilizing lifting devices. May be required to climb ladders and work on safety pallets. During periods of work in the warehouse, work may require some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching,reaching, or similar activities. Work Environment Work is usually performed in an office setting, however, visits to warehouses, secure areas, or outdoor locations may be necessary to locate and count material. Work may be performed in hazardous areas where chemicals, poisons, and/or low levels of radioactive material is stored; also, may be required to work in refrigerated areas with 42-45-degree temperatures and small freezers where the normal temperature is below 0. Employees are required to wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment as determined by safety requirements and the supervisor.