Transportation Assistant (Hazardous)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Robins Air Force Base (GA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc is seeking a Transportation Assistant at the GS-07 level. The role involves determining efficient rates and routes for domestic inbound and export shipments and handling a wide range of commodities, including hazardous materials. The work environment includes typical office duties with potential warehouse site visits.

Applicants must meet basic qualifications and regulatory requirements by the closing date. Experience, including volunteer service, is creditable.

Qualifikationen

• One year of specialized experience directly related to this position.
• Experience includes paid, unpaid, or volunteer work and counts toward qualification.
• Ability to determine efficient domestic inbound and export shipment routes and rates.
• Knowledge of handling hazardous materials and related regulations.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Rates & routes planning

Hazardous materials handling

Jobbeschreibung

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 including 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.

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 pound, 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.

Working Conditions

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.