Transportation Assistant - Logistics Freight

Air Force Civilian Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Transportation Assistant (Freight) to support cargo operations for DoD missions at JBSA Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX. You will handle receipt, packing, planning, and shipping of freight, ensuring compliance with regulations and security requirements.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance. Drug test position with forklift certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of traffic management principles, policies and operations.
• Experience with Defense Transportation System (DTS) and its capabilities.
• Understanding of transportation funding, freight rates, and TPPS.
• Familiarity with COMSEC procedures and wholesale logistics systems (CLASS, CDAS).
• Ability to apply reference materials and packaging instructions for shipments.

Responsibilities

• Perform cargo movement duties supporting DoD SIGINT, Force Protection and Monitoring missions.
• Receipt, packing, planning and shipping of materiel to global customers.
• Use DTS tools to optimize cargo routing and scheduling.

Skills

Traffic management

DTS knowledge

Transportation funding

COMSEC procedures

DTS-based cargo operations

Reading and applying reference mater

Tools

CLASS

CDAS

Job description

At Air Force Civilian Service, we don’t just support the mission — we help shape the future of national defense through discovery, innovation, and unwavering dedication.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for THREE full-time Transportation Assistants (Freight), (GG-2102-07), working at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), San Antonio, Texas

Salary ($51,201 - $66,563) based on experience

Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention incentives may be available based on experience.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for; you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will serve as a Transportation Assistant performing cargo movement duties in support of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Force Protection and Nuclear Treaty Monitoring missions and the Air Force’s sole Cryptologic and Cyber Wholesale Depot. The incumbent would provide transportation support and solutions to various programs in support of contract negotiations and purchases, to include acquisition, sustainment, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The incumbent would execute daily cargo operations and effectively utilize available resources to properly receipt, pack, plan, and ship materiel to support global customer needs in accordance with governing laws, regulations and policy.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain & maintain a “Top Secret/SCI” Security clearance

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license and/or DoD license required for the type of vehicle driven.

The incumbent will be required to operate a forklift and must complete appropriate certification.

• Knowledge of extensive wide range traffic management principles, policies, practices, laws, regulations, techniques, and operations to include those concerning economics of transportation; commercial carrier operations and tariffs; hazardous, classified, extraordinary, and sensitive materials; packing and preservation standards and related areas such as US and foreign customs import/export requirements as these involve air, motor, rail, and water movements.
• Knowledge of Defense Transportation System (DTS) and the extensive reach/capability provided by the DTS and how to exploit the capability in effectively and efficiently providing transportation-related services to AFLCMC/HNC Programs supporting global operations with COMSEC, SIGINT, Cyber, Force Protection and Nuclear Treaty Monitoring missions with timely and accurate logistics support.
• Knowledge of transportation funding, freight rates and Third-Party Payment Systems (TPPS) execution to manage and pay for commercial/organic movement of supplies and equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of standardized COMSEC procedures/functions/operations, forms and nomenclature, program requirements and work methods to include proficiency in the use of wholesale logistics management systems (i.e. CLASS, CDAS, etc.).
• Ability to effectively leverage the DTS to ship cargo through the technical application of various United States Transportation Command automated traffic management systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable reference material/special packaging instructions to accomplish tasks and resolve complex logistical problems while maintaining compliance with all applicable safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to operate woodworking equipment/tools to construct and fabricate containers using technical drawings/blueprints to prepare assets for freight shipments.

HIGHLY DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Inventory
• Warehouse
• Supply
• Transportation
• Traffic Management

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer