FREIGHT RATE SPECIALIST
What you'd do
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To perform a variety of transportation classification, routing,administration, and procurement tasks pertaining to the OCONUS/CONUS shipments of hazardousmaterials, general supplies, tools and equipment by rail, motor, air, water, and other means.
Major duties
Plans and carries out shipping arrangements for movements that are worldwide with responsibility for rates and routes to final destination. Performs difficult and complex classification, routing, and rating of shipments. Submits requests to Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) via Cargo Movement Operations System(CMOS) for routing of all shipments administered by the section. Conducts pre- and post-audits and maintains shipping documentation and performs carrier evaluations. Provides technical guidance and advice on problems in all phases of outbound/inbound shipping. Assists other personnel in assigning proper classification to items received as new stock.
What you need to qualify
Conditions of Employment continued; Will be required to receive training on and be proficient in applicable data management systems to include military and commercial off the shelf products which are used in the management of cargo entry, data collection and technical orders. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Freight Rate Series, 2131. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; includes knowledge of published classification guides, rate tariffs, agreements, contracts and related carrier and Federal publications. Knowledge of a wide range of commercial tariffs and tenders to properly rate and route freight/cargo shipments. Knowledge of transportation regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of commodities. Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting transportation related instructions and guidelines. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of published classification guides, rate tariffs, agreements, contracts and related carrierand Federal publications. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of commercial tariffs and tenders to properly rate and routefreight/cargo shipments. 3. Knowledge of transportation regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement offreight in order to affect shipment of commodities. 4. Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures. 5. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 6. Ability to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting transportation relatedinstructions and guidelines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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