Summary This vacancy is for a GS-2102-7, Transportation Assistant (OA) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE LOS ANGELES LONG BEACH PERSONNEL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT -P. Duty location will be determined upon selection. Responsibilities You will serve as a Transportation Assistant (OA) and be responsible for support to both civilian and military personnel with permanent change of duty station moves. The purpose of the position is to provide counsel and assistance and assure timely, economical and procedurally correct preparation of documents to authorize and process transportation services. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a shipment assistant and authority providing complete counseling service to effect the shipment of household goods, personal effects, mobile homes, boat/trailers, POV's (Privately owned vehicles), Do-It Yourself moves, freight rates, for DHS/DOD military, civilian and their dependents. Interviewing applicants individually or in groups to determine the needs and develop the correct combination of entitlements. Researching and analyzing documents and regulations to determine pre-shipment, shipment, and post-shipment needs and services. Routing and booking shipments in the DPS/TOPS computer systems. Preparing reports and relies to telephonic and written communications regarding shipping information on all inbound and outbound shipments, and tracer actions. Consolidating, rearranging, modifying and retrieving records stored on DPS/TOPS. Reviewing computerized monthly and quarterly NTS billings to ensure that all transactions during the period are reflected and accurately. Managing Government Travel Debit Card program. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Qualifications Qualifications for GS-07: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include: Determining and advising on entitlements or procedures, such as-- storage entitlements, movers' liabilities, and prohibited items, Determining the various methods of movement (e.g., Government, "do-it-yourself, or commuted rate), Ability to communicate complex information orally and in writing. Reviewing paperwork necessary to document moves and substantiate claims for reimbursement of expenses or damage to goods. Arranging for the movement of special items, such as mobile homes, house trailers, campers, and large boats. Routing and booking shipments in an automated computer system and consolidating, rearranging, modifying, or retrieving records stored in automated database. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to charles.l.edwards@uscg.mil. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact charles.l.edwards@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation