Freight RATE Specialist Security Clearance

Position: FREIGHT RATE SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Malmstrom Air Force Base

Duties
* Plans and carries out shipping arrangements for movements are made principally within a geographic area comprised of approximately one-half of the United States or nationwide (and sometimes to contiguous foreign countries) including shipments to seaports when there is no responsibility for rates and routes beyond the seaports.
* Performs difficult and complex classification, routing, and rating of shipments.
* Conducts pre- and post-audits and maintains shipping documentation, and performs carrier evaluations.
* Provides technical guidance and advice on problems in all phases of outbound/inbound shipping. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) 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.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate HAZMAT training and/or certification IAW governing agencies requirements.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Nuclear Weapons Related Material and Special Assets Handling - Transportation certification IAW AFI 20-110, Nuclear Weapons-Related Materiel Management.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
* This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. [Cont...]
* Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
* The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
* Utilizes required security and safety practices and procedures. The employee will wear protective safety equipment and clothing when appropriate.
* Will be required to receive training on and be proficient in applicable data management systems to include military and commercial off the shelf products which are used in the management of cargo entry, data collection and technical orders.
* This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
* The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. Qualifications 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-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:
Knowledge of published classification guides, rate tariffs, agreements, contracts and related carrier and Federal publications;
Knowledge of a wide range of commercial tariffs and tenders to properly rate and route freight/cargo shipments;
Knowledge of transportation regulations, methods, and techniques relating to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of commodities;
Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures. 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 GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 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:
* Knowledge of published classification guides, rate tariffs, agreements, contracts and related carrier and Federal publications.
* Knowledge of a wide range of commercial tariffs and tenders to properly rate and route freight/cargo shipments.
* Knowledge of transportation regulations,…