TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as Examining and reviewing loss and damage claims, then, acting as the claims adjuster and taking settlement action on certain loss and damage claims. Reviewing, examining, and resolving the question of liability for in transit loss or damages and analyzing transportation contractual agreements, commercial carrier's tariffs, researching and interpreting applicable regulations in order to make an accurate determination on liability.

Volunteer Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.