Transportation & Logistics Coordinator

Defense Logistics Agency; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Transportation Assistant to support the Distribution Depot operations. The role involves planning and coordinating shipments, preparing hazardous materials documentation, and advising customers on transportation and distribution functions.

Candidates must meet specialized experience requirements and may use graduate education for qualification. This position emphasizes safe, economical routing and compliance with government policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1 year in duties related to rates, routing, and movement of shipments including hazardous materials.
• Education Substitution: Graduate education may be credited in limited cases where directly related to the work.
• Volunteer/other experience may count toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control shipment of material and equipment.
• Prepare shipment documentation including hazardous materials.
• Provide advice to customers on transportation and distribution functions.
• Trace shipments and prepare reports on request.
• Determine economical routes and rates for domestic and international shipments.

Skills

Specialized Experience

Hazardous materials handling

Traffic management planning

Education

Graduate education related to the work

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Transportation Assistant to support the Distribution Depot operations. The role involves planning and coordinating shipments, preparing hazardous materials documentation, and advising customers on transportation and distribution functions.

Candidates must meet specialized experience requirements and may use graduate education for qualification. This position emphasizes safe, economical routing and compliance with government policies and procedures.