Transportation Assistant (Passenger and Personal Property)-Direct Hire Authority - U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide

Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. The purpose of this position is to provide information and advice to military and civilian personnel regarding their entitlements for domestic and international shipment and storage of personal property and to provide passenger travel services for all personnel assigned or attached to the Air Force Test Center. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Counsels and advises military and civilian personnel on domestic or international movement of personal property. Prepares and/or processes documents to complete moves, makes travel arrangements for groups and individuals, and arranges for shipping of property by all available means: including rail, air, sea, and vehicle. Calculates costs or reviews and verifies shippers' invoices for proper charges. Maintains travel and passenger traffic records, reports, and correspondence. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. 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 located here. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have two years of general experience. This is described as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK-01 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes knowledge of transportation operations, instructions, regulations, directives, local operating procedures, and governing entitlements as related to the shipment of personal property. OR EDUCATION: If using education to qualify, applicant must have successfully completed four years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. MUST PROVIDE RELEVANT TRANSCRIPTS! Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge or the full range of transportation operations as related to the shipment of personal property. 2. Knowledge or the instructions, regulations, directives, local operating procedures, governing entitlements, and shipment of personal property. 3. Knowledge of tariffs and government contracts regarding travel arrangements and of military and commercial modes of travel and how to arrange reservations for authorized travelers. 4. Knowledge of basic office automation software to perform functions such as standardized word processing, data entry and retrieval for reports and spreadsheets, and similar work. Certification as a qualified typist is not required. 5. Ability to respond to a range of questions from agencies, personnel, carriers, and others regarding the shipment and storage of household goods. 6. Skill in oral and written communications and ability to analyze, correlate, and evaluate transportation data to resolve problems and advise providers and customers. 7. Knowledge of automated transportation systems and procedures to include inbound/outbound GBLs and CBLs, Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS), Transportation Operation Personal Property System (TOPPS), Defense Personal Property System (DPS) and base financial software. Certification as a qualified typist is not necessary. 8. Performs contract surveillance duties for the Commercial Travel Office (CTO) contract and working knowledge of Worlds pan and Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES). Education Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.