Freight Rate Assistant; NK

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NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service are eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Freight Rate Assistant (NK-2131-02) to work at the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron, at Edwards AFB, in Edwards, CA.

Mission
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The 412 LRS is "Warfighters delivering global logistics support throughout The Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe!". The Support Services Office provides organizational support including administration, information management, UEC, readiness, logistics, and traffic management. The purpose of this position is to arrange transportation services for the shipment of personal property or its placement in temporary storage and to effect the shipment of general freight, dangerous articles, or special security-risk materials.

Announcement Closes: 10 July 2026.

Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490 - $76,476 per year (includes Locality)

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)

• Ability to manage overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities and functions and implement sound personnel policies, practices, and procedures through one or more levels of subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to compute costs and validate charges using transportation regulations and guidelines.

• Make detail cost comparisons for shipment and apply a thorough knowledge of highly technical tariff rates and rate tenders submitted by voluminous numbers of carriers.
• Contact carriers to solicit and compare rates and services, select carriers in consideration of multiple factors to meet broad needs considering cost, travel time, routes, etc. Resolve carrier complaints regarding outbound allocation(s) (i.e., the equitable distribution of government freight traffic among contracted carriers).
• Initiate investigation of damage or stray freight and shipment overages or shortage with shippers and carriers. Complete all appropriate documentation and distribute copies as appropriate.
• Serve as the focal point to receive and respond to questions from carriers and personnel on outbound shipments. Use computers to enter and retrieve data, create reports and spreadsheets, and keep records of operations.

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Obtain & maintain Security clearance.
• 4 years above high school.
• Position requires appropriate hazardous material handling/transporting certifications and license. Will be required to complete First Responders Awareness training.
• May be required to participate in mobility exercises.
• Knowledge of freight shipping procedures and documentation to include government and commercial bills of lading (GBL/CBL) and other shipping documents related to the movement, shipment, and surveillance of freight.
• Knowledge of automated transportation systems and procedures to include inbound/outbound GBLs and CBLs, Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS), Transportation Operational Personal Property Standard System (TOPPS), and base financial software. Certification as a qualified typist is not necessary.

Please send resumes to: Andrea Aroche/ Email: 412

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