Supervisory Freight Rate Specialist

Duties

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
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• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted and permanent/term/temp) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96.
• Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
• Utilizes required security and safety practices and procedures. The employee will wear protective safety equipment and clothing when appropriate.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This is a key position, and the duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the (con't)
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate HAZMAT training and/or certification IAW governing agency requirements.

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• This is a Supervisory Position. A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 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 broadband NK-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-05 to GS07 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include knowledge of transportation principles, policies, regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of cargo/freight. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of a wide range of commercial tariffs and tenders to properly rate freight/cargo shipments. Knowledge of transportation regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of commodities.

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 NK-02 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NK-03 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 transportation principles, policies, regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of cargo/freight.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of a wide range of commercial tariffs and tenders to properly rate freight/cargo shipments.
4. Knowledge of transportation regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of commodities.
5. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to apply procedures and directives by reading and interpreting transportation related instructions 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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