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Transportation Assistant

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT, DIR OF SUPPLY & TRANSPORTATION, TRANSORTATION BR, CHAMBERSBURG, PA

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic DIB & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located at Letterkenny Army Depot, Dir of Supply & Transportation, performing freight shipment and transportation support functions. Arranging for the most economical shipment of freight and processes associated documents associated with the movement of materials.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled Telework" OR as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$57,736 - $75,059 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MCGP-27-13094867-DHA
Control number
889705000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • Arrange routine and high-priority domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) freight shipments utilizing established standing route orders, carrier publications, technical guides, and tariffs.
  • Compute and compare rate charges across different modes of transportation, contact carriers directly to obtain quotes when required, and documents cost-avoidance data
  • Review issue documents to verify consignee information, priority designators, and physical cargo dimensions, resolving invalid or missing elements prior to releasing shipments.
  • Inspect hazardous materials (HAZMAT) shipments for regulatory compliance, verifying shipper authorizations and ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and marking.
  • Arrange for necessary support services, including signature service, rigging crews, material handling equipment (MHE), and specialized vehicle blocking/bracing.
  • Dispatch inbound/outbound drivers to specific depot locations, assigns secure freight seals to vehicles, and ensures appropriate safety placards are correctly mounted prior to transit.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • You must obtain (within 180 days) and maintain certification of HAZMAT for General Transportation of Hazardous Materials in accordance with 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H (172.704), DOD 4500.9R chapter 204, IATA, and AFMAN 24-204(I).
  • You are required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (CFDR), OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I (CFDR) upon entering the position and annually, IAW DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 17-Nov-2011.
  • You must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level which includes applying established transportation regulations, standing route orders, tariffs, or track domestic and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cargo via multi-modal transportation; verifying hazardous material shipments for regulatory compliance, including reviewing packaging, marking, labeling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), or preparing dangerous goods documentation and performing post-audits or verification of transportation billing/charges; comparing shipping rates to determine cost-effective carriers.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Transportation Management Career Program position aligned under the Transportation Management Career Management Directorate.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
GP-W0L6AA LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Chambersburg, PA 17201
US

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