Transportation Assistant (Office Automation)

About the Position: Serves as Transportation Assistant for a Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) Transportation Detachment.

Identifies cargo characteristics, determines special handling requirements, required priority, and required delivery dates.

Determines the most effective method for the nationwide movement of retrograde and frustrated cargo, and for local deliveries.

Reviews cargo outturn reports and shipment discrepancy reports to assess carrier’s liability for losses/damages and recommends appropriate claim action.

Enters import/export cargo data in the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES).

Maintains documents to verify automated output for coding and numerical information related to Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (SRTS) contractor payments

Perform documentation tasks by operating automated transportation documentation systems in an office environment and on-site at port facilities within the Area of Referral (AOR) and when deployed.