TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT

Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Database Management Clerk; to compile, formulate, audit and present reports and to process, maintain and dispose of documentation used to manage transportation databases.

Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Transportation Clerk and Assistant Series, 2102.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge in Military Air Transportation Systems and Department of Defense, Air Mobility Command and aerial port of embarkation and debarkation management and operation to investigate and resolve routine and recurring discrepancies. Knowledge using microcomputer for data input and retrieval for transportation systems and locally produced databases for the purpose of obtaining management reports and inputting historical information into databases. Knowledge recognizing and understand recurring errors and take corrective actions.

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EDUCATION: Successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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:

1.) Knowledge in the functionality of military air transportation computer systems including the Global Air Transportation Execution System and office automation software.
2.) Knowledge and ability to apply the mathematical and statistical tools necessary to ensure data accuracy and identify trends.
3.) Skill to produce and interpret computer generated products. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
4.) Knowledge of relevant Department of Defense Transportation regulations and instructions. Microcomputer skills facilitating data entry, maintenance and accountability.
5.) Ability of establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
6.) Knowledge of documentation disposition regulations and instructions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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