Summary
About the Position: Serves as a Transportation Specialist in Traffic/Cargo Management Division to plan, coordinate,direct, control, and expedite the movement of cargo through terminals within the area of responsibility(AOR).
Duties
Provides customer service and technical guidance to commercial and military shippers on booking rules, transport requirements, and IBS procedures.
Liaises with commercial carriers and vendors to ensure conveyances and transit methods meet government requirements.
Answers inquiries regarding DOD cargo status and initiates messages to trace unaccounted-for shipments across the AOR.
Advises U.S. Customs officials, brokers, and agency clients on personal property and household goods movements.
Identifies delays with aged cargo, assesses detention and demurrage charges, and implements corrective actions.
Reviews cargo outturn and discrepancy reports to evaluate carrier liability and recommend claims.
Evaluates shipment discrepancies, late arrivals, and equipment shortages to correct carrier performance trends.
Coordinates directly with carriers and owners to resolve shipping bottlenecks and transit delays promptly.
Rates, classifies, and routes retrograde, frustrated, and inbound general cargo across nationwide and local distribution networks.
Conducts rate and tariff cost comparisons to determine optimal transportation modes based on commodity, priority, and carrier tenders.
Utilizes CFM/ETA software to transmit routing requirements and issue government/commercial bills of lading (GBLs/CBLs).
Operates the Worldwide Port System (WPS) to enter cargo data, generate shipping documents, and maintain port visibility.
Audits and processes shipping records, cargo manifests, traffic messages, and discrepancy reports.
Verifies that inbound freight documentation fulfills mandatory customs and agricultural inspection standards.
Verifies proper labeling, packaging, documentation, and carrier handling clearances for retrograde hazmat shipments.
Reconciles advance shipping forms (DD 1252, DD 1299, CBP 3499) and prepares customs entry documents (CF 7501, CF 7521).
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. 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.