Transportation Assistant (Hazardous)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in the United States seeks a Transportation Assistant at the GS-07 level. Responsibilities include supporting domestic inbound and export shipments, determining efficient rates and routes to final destinations, and handling a variety of commodities including hazardous materials.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, and education substitution rules apply.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-06 or equivalent.
• Graduate education may be credited when directly related to the work.
• Volunteer experience can be credited toward qualifications.

Skills

Specialized experience

Route optimization

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Graduate education credit

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Transportation Assistant 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 eligibility requirements, 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 by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is 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 period 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 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 requirement and the supervisor.