Transportation Specialist - JVA-2026-018 in Fort Knox, Kentucky at Red River Science & Technology
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Job Description
Position Summary
Under general supervision, interprets travel orders and counsels military and civilian personnel, including
family members, on their applicable travel requirements and provides movement services within those
parameters. Aids all branches of service within the defined area of responsibility.
Essential Functions of the Positionpersonal property and household goods.
• Determines entitlements of military personnel, their dependents, and civilian employees in
connection with domestic and international shipment, delivery, storage, diversion, and
reshipment of household goods, unaccompanied baggage, privately owned vehicles, mobile
homes, and boats.
• Provides information to military personnel, DOD civilian personnel and their dependents
regarding member's personal property through informational briefs in an individual desk- side
appointment, telephonic or in a classroom setting.
• Processes self-counseled applications and maintains a customer scheduling system.
• Reviews applications, orders, and other documents for completeness, accuracy, and legality of
entitlements. Screens Orders for correct appropriation and authorization for shipment
• Advises member or dependent regarding shipment of special items, the liability of the
commercial carrier for loss and/or damage of these items, availability of additional insurance
from the carrier, and advises member of excess costs involved in the shipment of such items.
• Computes excess cost for service members released from active duty who have
shipments that are overweight or have excess distance.
• Collects excess costs from service member when warranted.
• Computes costs for comparisons when property owner wants to make two shipments of household
goods or part of the household goods as Government Bill of Lading (GBL) shipment and part as a
Personally Procured Move (PPM)/Do-it-Yourself (DJTY) move.
• Computes estimated excess cost for active-duty member who have excess weight and/or
distance, Computes GBL cost for Civilian Personnel Office when a civilian is moving at
government expense. Computes proportionate costs to be borne by owner resulting from
excess weight, distance, and/or storage.
• Distributes documents, assembles forms provides instructions for shipping Privately Owned
Vehicles (POVs) overseas, obtains statements from customer with attempted pickup or delivery,
prepares daily statistical reports, receives visitors, and refers to correct person.
• Support military units in securing most advantageous/cost effective mode of
transportation to scheduled training.
• Will coordinate with commercial carriers by using USTRANSCOM GOPAX system.
• Will maintain an updated list of qualified carriers/agents.
• Will prepare and submit final move packets.
• Review GCCC for accuracy and process for payment.
• Update and maintain Passenger Travel Spreadsheet daily.
• Ensure customer flight requests are accurate, complete and provide funding.
• Assist customers with flight requests and verify travel order to ensure accuracy, line of
accounting, Patriot availability, and dependent travel.
• Advise customer of possible excess costs.
• Reschedules travel plans as requested by the customer.
• Provide informational material to customers.
• Provides reports and statistical data of all transportation activities.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
• No direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Majority of work is performed in an office environment.
• PPE will be worn in designated areas.
• May require lifting items weighing up to 45 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
• Must be able to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a related field is required.
• Candidate filling Position will require a National Agency Background Check and obtain
computer access.
• Possess a valid drivers’ license.
• Must be eligible to obtain SECRET clearance, if required.
Security Requirements
• Must be able to pass a National Agency Check with inquiries.
• Must pass the National Agency Background Check and obtain computer access.
This is your primary position. Alternate positions will only be engaged at the direction of the supervisor.
Red River Science & Technology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in their entirety. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with governing law