Sachbearb. (Transportwesen) Illesheim, Germany Ausschreibungsbereich Dies ist eine Wiederausschreibung der Stellenausschreibung 24JUL0HU21TA0X279335. Bewerbungen auf Ausschreibung 24JUL0HU21TA0X279335 sind für diese Ausschreibung nicht gültig; eine erneute Bewerbung ist erforderlich. / This is a re-announcement of vacancy announcement 24JUL0HU21TA0X279335. Applications for vacancy announcement 24JUL0HU21TA0X279335 are not valid for this announcement, submission of a new application is required. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHO MAY APPLY? Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany. AND EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany. Hauptaufgaben The position is established to serve as transportation specialist within the Movement Control Office (MCO) which is on organizational element of the 39th Transportation Battalion and distributed over various locations in Germany; Organizes and manages all steps required to initiate and execute shipment of military cargo by commercial highway, rail, or using internal assets to transport to destination und receive shipment as inbound cargo. Must be familiar and have a profound knowledge of regulations, procedures of handling hazardous cargo and legal requirements pertaining to shipments of weapons, ammunition and other cargo. Is responsible to advice on ADR requirements and legal implications Advises on transportation of dangerous goods that is moved through and coordinated by the MCO. Coordinates with the transporter to ensure proper loading and securing of cargo. Authorizes shipments by signing applicable freight warrants and is required to maintain a "familiarization" knowledge pertaining to the movement of hazardous cargo. Informs transporters in advance of legal requirements imposed on cargo to be shipped and procedures to be adhered on the way to the destination. Reviews for economical utilization of available transportation resources in accomplishing recognized movement requirements identified by customer; Monitors the transportation operation and coordinates with consigner and consignee and transporters to insure adequate and on time completion of transportation tasks. Reviews request of cargo to be shipped received from units within the assigned area of responsibility to determine mode of transportation, requirements, hazardous items to be shipped, special equipment required for loading and off-loading. Evaluates costs, reviewing rate of movers and internal transportation sources. Determines mode of transportation under consideration of quantity, weight, dimensions, hazardous items, destination, costs, availability and loading capacity of military transporters. Must be familiar with established transportation regulation, German traffic and transportation requirements and internal procedures to advice customers and initiate requests to execute shipment. Coordinates air cargo offerings via "FACTS" automated system with Air Clearance Authority. Monitors services rendered by commercial freight contractors to ensure that agreed contracts are complied with. Commits and obligates line haul funds and prepares cost analysis to determine most economical way of transportation under consideration of priority movement due dates, special shipment rates etc. Incumbent has the delegated authority for approval of individual carrier payment up to a specified total amount. Attends meetings with customers, carriers, traffic management to discuss matters peculiar to the movement of military cargo, and provides technical information and advice on matters of initial interest. Coordinates with community and supported units concerning transportation matters affecting the movement of equipment and supplies, and conducts liaison visits to keep unit and activity agencies aware of movements in out and through the MCO AOR. Drafts, revises and maintains MCO Standing Operating Procedure. Prepares prescribed daily/monthly reports as required. Incumbent is appointed and authorized to approve invoices up to $ 100 K for carrier freight services. Reviews bills from transportation carrier for requested shipment of cargo for proper data and adherence to contractual agreement. Discusses detected problems und deviations on agreed rates on bill with originating carrier and initiates corrective actions. Incumbent uses Third Party Payment Systems (TPPS) for the carrier payment process. Insures that there is confirmation in TPPS that service has been performed. Incumbent is appointed as the approving authority to pay carrier's bill by the US Bank up to the specified amount. Checks for overpayment prior to summary Invoice being generated. Uses eBill process and documented in TPPS notes for the purpose of invoice certification and post payment examination. In case of discrepancies employee will have the carrier to adjust the rate, and the approve payment. Places payment on hold and request additional information from the carries. Reviews summary invoice by assessing through TTPS website after the end of the billing cycle to insure it reflects the actual carries payments and transactions belong to the site and certifies entries. Employee receives transportation requests and via military automated systems for all modes of shipments related to all kinds of DOD cargo from units of the responsible area. Is responsible to coordinate arrangements for shipments via military transportation, Deutsche Bahn, and commercial carriers. Determines best utilization and most economical mode and route based upon priority, costs, availability, special conditions and applicable transportation regulations and procedures. Processes Transportation Movement Release (TMR) and Export Traffic Release (ETR) request for rail, highway and air, back load shipments, and initiates or processes re-consignment requests. Coordinates arrival of shipments with customers, traces missing cargo, provides accurate and timely reports on movement events, implements hold and diversion actions, enforces movement priorities and investigates movement delays. Prepares and/or accomplishes military freight warrants for all air/rail and commercial highway shipments. Provides customs clearance for DOD cargo transported across European borders. Monitors container and rail car detention and rail car demurrage costs. Ensures timely dispatch of EUCOM/MILSTAMP advance FACTS/TCMD to air clearance authority, appropriate ports of embarkation and as required, any other parties involved. Monitors the transshipment/receipt of ammunition and POL freight by rail and/or highway. Accomplishes military/commercial container management and reporting functions involving containers of commercial ownership within the assigned area of responsibility. Assists military shipping activity in the correct preparation and distribution of ARMY/EUCOM/MILSTAMP transportation documents, proper coding and data elements, proper blocking, bracing and tie-down methods, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifikationsanforderungen Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels". https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge C-5: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 1 year of experience as defined in B below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 1 year of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III and above: No additional experience required. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. C-5a: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 2 years of experience as defined in B below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 2 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 1 year of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: No additional experience required. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. C-6: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 3 years of experience as defined in B below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 3 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level V: No additional experience required. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. • Applicants must be in possession of a German driver's license class B. • Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver's license. • Office automation skills are required. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL: English Language Proficiency level B2 AND German Language Proficiency level C1 required. Description of the Language Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Auswahlkriterien auswählen General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Beschäftigungsbedingungen • This is a temporary full-time position (38.5 hrs /week) until return of permanent incumbent, not to exceed 2 years. • Position may be filled at the C-05, 5a or at the full performance level, C-06. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor. • Employee may perform the work at a location away from the regular worksite (e.g. at home) on a non-routine, ad-hoc basis. This includes work performed to complete a short-term special assignment or to accommodate special circumstances. • Working on weekends and holiday occasional required. • On-Call duty required. • Employee must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. WE OFFER: - a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities - employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere - high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements: - 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement) - vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries) - various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments) Beyond the tariff agreement, - usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement) - employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards - health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.