Transportation Assistant (Freight)

For GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing clerical and administrative support duties related to transportation, assisting in organizing shipments, and/or advising customers on transportation process. Examples of specialized experience include the following: 1) Assist in performing shipment assignments under close supervision; 2) Following instructions and procedures for warehousing, packing, and shipping materials; 3) Utilizing automated systems to record transportation data; 4) Identifying and informing Senior Supervisor of discrepancies found in the shipping process.

For GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector through identifying modes of transportation, determining appropriate shipping methods, and advising customers on transportation issues. Examples of specialized experience include the following: 1) Analyzing material dimensions and weight to determine specific handling, packing, loading, or type of carrier equipment required; 2) Performing cost analysis and market research to facilitate the purchase of supplies and materials; 3) Communicating with customers to obtain their shipment needs and services desired; 4) Preparing maintaining various files such as bills of lading, invoice and shipping documents, etc.; and 5) Utilizing automated systems to document records and data.

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/2100/transportation-clerk-and-assistant-series-2102/

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.