Department of the Air Force

FREIGHT RATE ASSISTANT

Holloman AFB, New Mexico Full time

FREIGHT RATE ASSISTANT

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Holloman AFB, New Mexico

Salary Range: $40736 - $52957 Per Year

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to process inbound shipment information, to investigate and gather facts relating to each shipment discrepancy. To in-check inbound cargo and process customer pieces in CMOS (Cargo Movement Operations System) and to monitor listings in receiving and make updates. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Major Duties:

  • The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. DUTIES: Reviews Government/Commercial Bills of Lading. Inspects shipments for any discrepancies to classified or general cargo. Ensures all commercial freight bills received from carriers are documented and input into Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS) according to established procedures. Receives Reports of Shipments (REPSHIPS) from originating shipping activities for classified, hazardous, and other special handling cargo destined for Holloman AFB. Receives and processes the tracer and exception lists submitted from base supply and other agencies. Uses CMOS to run queries on shipments as part of tracing procedures. Identifies freight found by the Air Force Government Cargo Recovery Effort Program (GOCARE) or the carrier by comparing stock numbers, invoice numbers, and item numbers contained in CMOS.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Freight Rate Series 2131. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of standard Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force Regulations, policies and instructions, and publications relating to the movement of freight in order to affect shipment of commodities. Knowledge of cargo movement rules, regulations, and procedures to effect shipments. Practical knowledge of shipment and receipt operations for the movement and routing of freight. OR EDUCATION: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS) general capabilities and its application to moving Air Force Freight by surface transportation. Knowledge of Military Standard Transportation and Movement Procedures (MILSTAMP) for moving cargo within the Defense Transportation System. Knowledge of Department of Defense organizations responsible for setting surface freight policies. Ability to read new directives or computerized procedures and incorporate them into current operations. Knowledge of Air Force and Department of Defense regulations pertaining to shipment discrepancy reporting and claims submission. Ability to communicate orally and prepare written correspondence using word processing software. Sufficient typing skills to enter data into computer database and prepare correspondence. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/06/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899708 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-06