Transportation Clerk

About the Organization

Allen Corporation of America, Inc. is a professional services company offering industry‑leading information technology, logistics, and training solutions to the private and public sectors. Founded by

A. Carl von Sternberg, Allen is a small business with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia and offices throughout the United States. Allen’s rapid growth has been fueled organically and through key acquisitions. Allen has been recognized both regionally and nationally with awards from Washington Technology and Inc. magazines, Washington Business Journal, and Deloitte and Touche. Allen’s attention to detail and superior contract performance have earned it a reputation as a leader in the fields of logistical operations, information technology security, training, network engineering.

Allen’s team of experienced project managers, architects, IT specialists, security experts and trainers are vendor and industry certified. These subject matter experts design and deliver innovative and cost‑effective solutions which address the business needs of our clients.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Religious discrimination includes failing to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious practices where the accommodation does not impose undue hardship.

Transportation Clerk

Responsible for answering the questions from service members in support of the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office effort, arranging for shipment and / or storage of personal property.

• Route and book shipments for movement.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Brief customers on regulations and procedures for shipment / storage.
• Within general guidelines, select and apply appropriate travel guides, methods, techniques, and work sequences to effectively accomplish the work. The majority of assignments are performed without technical assistance, but unusually difficult travel situations problem cases encountered during the course of the work are referred to the supervisor before decision or commitment.
• Participate in meetings.
• Write, type, or enter information into computer, to prepare correspondence, briefing, statements, receipts, spreadsheets, or other documents, copying information from one record to another using Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Answer phone calls and emails.
• Other duties as assigned.

Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach. Able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Alternate work locations or teleworking may be authorized during certain circumstances.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have a successful NAC‑1 and obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

HS diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience in an office environment in the field or in a related area.

• Must have solid oral and written communication skills.
• Able to make decisions based on standing operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Beneficial but not necessary:
  Experience/knowledge using the electronic Transportation Operational Personal Property Standard System (eTOPS) or Defense Personal Property System (DPS) and applicable forms. Knowledgeable in advising customers of exceptions to policies (ETP) in accordance with the JTR policies. Experienced in consigning shipments in accordance with SDDC Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guides (PPCIG) – Domestic and International. Experienced in arranging for movement of boats, components, and accessories of boats as part of an entitled customer’s personal property in accordance with JTR and DoD Knowledgeable / familiar with exceptions to policies (ETP) procedures in accordance with the JTR, Consign shipments in accordance with SDDC Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guides (PPCIG) – Domestic and International.

This position is currently accepting applications.