Supervisory Transportation Assistant.

About the role

Plans and directs the activities of employees engaged in performing a wide variety of First and Second Destination Transportation. Oversees clerical and complex technical Transportation Assistant functions involved in coordinating the movement of inbound and outbound shipments, scheduling and coordinating carrier delivery or pick-up of freight. Arranges for the most economical shipment of freight; processes associated documents; and performs various other tasks associated with the movement of materials. Directs section operations through subordinates involved in procedural, routine and typically provides services to the Transportation Branch. Participates in meetings with Disposition Services to provide information on the workload accomplished by the branch in support of their mission.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

For current and former Federal civilian service employees, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. For all other applicants, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent in the military or private sector.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Arranging the most economical shipment of freight processes
• Coordinating the movement of incoming and outgoing shipments
• Recommending ways to improve work processes and increase the quality of work of the branch
• Planning and directing work associated with the movement of materials
• Scheduling and coordinating with commercial carriers for freight pickup and delivery, including negotiating timelines and resolving issues like delays or damaged goods
• Managing the flow of both inbound and outbound freight within a warehouse or depot environment
• Performing cost analysis to select the most economical mode of transportation that meets mission requirements
• Gathering workload data, analyzing performance metrics, and communicating information to senior leadership

Education: Graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate's education is directly related to the work of the position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.