Freight Rate Specialist

Salary: $70,623.00 to $91,815.00 Per Year

This vacancy is for a GS-2131-9, Freight Rate Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC ASSET LOGISTICS DIVISION -SFLC-ALD in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

Major duties

You will serve as a Freight Rate Specialist and be responsible for performing a combination of rating and classification duties. The incumbent determines the proper classification(s) and determines the legally applicable and most economical rates and routes for shipment of freight in accordance with published tariffs, tariff routings, and established policies and procedures. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Determining freight classification for commodities such as vessel or electronics parts and equipment; dangerous or hazardous articles; special security-risk materials; general store supplies; clothing; support equipment; outsized/overweight equipment and aids to navigation. Determining most economical rates and routes which are appropriate and legally applicable for the movement of domestic and foreign freight via all modes and combination of modes of transportation. Determining the appropriate cost effective carrier and mode to effect shipment arrangements that are nationwide and to foreign countries. Utilizing computer software applications for the preparation all pertinent transportation documentation such as bills of lading, customs declarations and hazardous certification. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A. Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information NOTE: This announcement has an open period until 10/18/2026, with applicant cut-off dates every 30 days. Applications received that meet the eligibility and qualification criteria may be referred for further consideration based on the following cut-off dates:

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Determines the proper classification(s) and determines the legally applicable and most economical rates and routes for shipment of freight by any or all modes of transportation in accordance with published tariffs and tariff routings, etc. Assures determinations comply with requirements, specifications and regulations such as the Uniform Freight Classifications (UFC); National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC); and all DoD and DoD service component regulations. Determine and evaluate economical rates and routes for shipment using all major modes and combinations of modes, for movement in the United States and worldwide from origin to final destination. Corresponding and relating to freight classifying, rating and shipping and coordinating reports with other traffic personnel. Work guidelines that include DOD, USCG, freight classification guides, and hazardous materials regulations; federal state and international and foreign guidelines; locally developed standard operation instructions; and various other freight manuals, rating and routing guides NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.