TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT_

Indianapolis

Summary Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Please note: This is NOT a 100% virtual/remote position where work may be performed from any location in the US. This position is eligible for local telework near the duty station of the position and is subject to management review and approval. Responsibilities Examines, reviews, and in some cases adjudicates loss and damage claims pertaining to damages or losses involving personal property Acts as claim adjuster with delegated authority to take settlement action on certain loss and damage claims and finalize the case with a recommended course of action. Reviews, examines, and resolves the question of liability for in transit loss or damage and establishes the dollar amount of loss or injury. Analyzes transportation contractual agreement, commercial carriers'' tariffs, researches and interprets for application of federal regulations. Determines adequacy of precedent material and exercises minor deviations in application. Makes determination under principles of laws and the various rulings of the Interstate Commerce Commission, as to the loss or injury, responsibility thereof, the loss of money that was suffered and how much can be recovered under the applicable laws. Requests field office to submit evidence to support findings of law or fact and explores all avenues to obtain evidence that will establish time, place and circumstances of the loss or damage. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as Examining and reviewing loss and damage claims, then, acting as the claims adjuster and taking settlement action on certain loss and damage claims. Reviewing, examining, and resolving the question of liability for in transit loss or damages and analyzing transportation contractual agreements, commercial carrier's tariffs, researching and interpreting applicable regulations in order to make an accurate determination on liability. Volunteer 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience: One year of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (d.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html). Additional Information Moving expenses will not be paid. A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. Travel requirement is seldom. (1 to 24%) This position is not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. Drug testing not required. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 of the salary range for their respective grade level. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration. If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.