Angestellte/r (Frachtverkehr) Ansbach, Germany Ausschreibungsbereich This is a re-announcement of vacancy announcement 24DEC0JJAMCE0X571505. Applications for vacancy announcement 24DEC0JJAMCE0X571505 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. Hauptaufgaben Counsels and/or assists military members and civilians regarding shipment and/or storage of personal property. From travel orders, determines authorized shipments in accordance with current regulations. Provides advice and information to service personnel, DOD civilian personnel and family members regarding weight authorizations, unaccompanied baggage allowances, shipping privately owned vehicles, mobile homes, weapons and special items requiring insurance coverage. Advises member of any overseas area weight or shipping restrictions. Inform members of items not authorized for shipment at Government expense or items prohibited in certain countries. Determines applicable methods and procedures for both domestic and overseas shipments by ascertaining origin and destination of shipment. Selects mode of shipment considering current consignment instructions and directories, size, service and economy. Applies specific rate tariffs, based on combination and mode of shipment to arrive at the cost, and advises member so travel plans may be finalized. Determines the authority for storage at Government expense. Provides information and assistance regarding procedures and regulations for submitting claims or reimbursement. Determines the methods and procedures applicable had property been shipped at Government expense and completes necessary documents, including a cost statement of reimbursement. Counsels and/or assist on Do-It-Yourself (DITY) moves and processes the DITY documents. Estimates and/or computes actual excess charges on personal property shipments. Collects excess cost if applicable and forwards proper documentation to appropriate Finance and Accounting Office. Conduct briefings for service members on matters concerning travel authorizations and personal properties within CONUS and overseas. May be required to drive an administrative vehicle to briefing site. Checks all orders for proper funding, weight allowances or other special instructions. Receives inquiries, visitors and telephone calls. Incumbent uses computer terminal and functional knowledge of DPS (Defense Personal Property System) using necessary menus/screens to enter, revise and retrieve data. Schedules and coordinates local move between military personnel and contractor upon assignment or termination of Government quarters. Monitors and reports the use of station funds utilized for local moves. Arranges for packing, crating and marking services for the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) shipments with the commercial contractor. After counseling of customer, scans and routes signed shipment documentation to BASOPS Transportation for booking purposes. Makes cost comparisons periodically to determine which mode of overseas shipment is the most economical. Maintains a variety of functional files and suspense listings. Posts regulations, guidelines and directives. Receives, prepares and types a variety of documents, forms, messages, reports and correspondence pertaining to work assignments with full responsibility for the accuracy and adequacy of the final product. 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_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_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. • 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 AND German Language Proficiency level C1 required. Description of the Language Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge Auswahlkriterien auswählen General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge Beschäftigungsbedingungen • The incumbent of this position is occasionally required to perform TDY (Temporary Duty Travel). • 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. • Employee must be able to lift and carry up to 75 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.