TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (OA)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the installation focal point for all traffic management related issues to include but not limited to personal property shipments, passenger travel, and contract quality assurance.

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, NK-1, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge of the full range of traffic management principles, policies, practices, laws, regulations, techniques and operations to include those concerning economics of transportation, commercial carrier operations, unauthorized items and related areas such as storage, preparation, packaging, packing and US and foreign customs import/export requirements as these involve air, motor, and water movements; Knowledge of quality assurance and inspection principles, practices, procedures, sampling techniques and policy; Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices and procedures; Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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: Knowledge of the full range of traffic management principles, policies, practices, laws, regulations, techniques and operations to include those concerning economics of transportation, commercial carrier operations, unauthorized items and related areas such as storage, preparation, packaging, packing and US and foreign customs import/export requirements as these involve air, motor, and water movements.

Knowledge of quality assurance and inspection principles, practices, procedures, sampling techniques and policy. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, plan and organize work and maintain good working relationships.

Skill in using interrelated computer systems, such as, spreadsheets, databases and word processing; planning, organizing and managing complex issues to evaluate options, make appropriate decisions and present facts.

Ability to respond to a range of questions from government agencies, activity personnel, customers, commercial carriers and/or others regarding shipment and storage of personal property.

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. Major Duties:

Personal property program administration. Interviews and assists Department of Defense personnel in planning and organizing passenger and personal property moves with the Traffic Management Office.

Passenger movement program administration. Administers personal property inspection program.

Serves as Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) providing quality control monitoring services to ensure that the Commercial Ticket Office contractor is in compliance with contract terms.

Performs other clerical and administrative tasks as assigned in support of the organization.