Job summary

You will serve as a Freight Rate Specialist in the Distribution Management Office, Logistics Division, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. The duty station Twentynine Palms, CA.

Major duties

You will plan and carry out shipping arrangements. You will accept, prepare, and issue all documentation required to ship and receive freight. You will distribute and balance the workload for the Freight Administrative Section. 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- and post-audits and maintains shipping documentation. You will determine the appropriate freight classification and shipment method for outgoing material based on size/weight, priority, and required delivery date. You will apply knowledge of regulations regarding the movement of Dangerous/Hazardous materials IAW with the 49CFR or other applicable policies and instructions, and publications. You will utilize knowledge of tariff rates and related and regulatory guidance for the movement and routing of all types of freight.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector procuring common carrier and other transportation service by rail, motor, air, water, and/or miscellaneous means for freight and/or materials and performing the following: 1) Determining the appropriate freight classification and shipment method for outgoing material based on size/weight, priority, and required delivery date. 2) Accepting preparing, and issuing all documentation required for ship and receive freight. 2) Applying knowledge of regulations regarding the movement of Dangerous/Hazardous materials IAW with the 49CFR or other applicable policies and instructions, and publications. 3) Utilizing thorough knowledge of tariff rates and related and regulatory guidance for the movement and routing of freight. 4) Communicating effectively and working well with others. 5) Responding to situations and/or problems when assisting customers, organizations, and contractors. 6) Utilizing databases, and office automation software to maintain shipping documentation 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for experience in this series at this grade level.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: CLERICAL SUPPORT FUNCTIONS COMPUTER LITERACY FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION FREIGHT RATE AUDITING FREIGHT RATING AND ROUTING READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.