FREIGHT RATE SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a FREIGHT RATE SPECIALIST in the INSTALLATION SUPPORT DIRECTORATE of MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR.
Major duties
You will accept, prepare and issue all documentation required in shipping and receiving of freight moving from and to the combat center to a myriad of domestic and international destinations. You will determine freight classification for a variety of unusual and standard items, some of which have no recorded or published classification. You will conduct pre-audits of freight bill for correctness. You will coordinate requirements for shipping and receiving of cargo and rolling stock for special training exercises and reserve units arriving at the activity on a continuing basis. You will determine the appropriate type of carriers while considering any special routing required and/or special equipment needed.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Determining the legally applicable and most economical rates and routes for shipment of freight in accordance with published tariffs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/freight-rate-series-2131/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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