Transportation Lead

The Transportation Lead will be based at Union III in Baghdad Iraq in support of the Amentum Base Life Support Services (BLiSS) contract and BSG. This position will be responsible for providing support to the Transportation department and assisting with the daily operations, dispatching employees operating transportation assets, utilizing resources to accomplish operational requirements and will report to the Transportation Supervisor and Site Services Manager. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Ensure that all administration files and various reports, as directed by this contract specification or the contracting officer, are submitted in a timely manner as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensure employees adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and SOP procedures.
• Establish and maintain the utilization, condition, and accountability of vehicles/equipment.
• Mentor new Amentum truck and bus drivers in the development of staff to ensure personal and professional growth.
• Assist the Transportation Supervisor in mission planning, assignment of duties, and the meeting of contractual requirements.
• Verify all tasks performed by the Transportation team to ensure they are performed in a workmanlike and safe manner.
• Ensure compliance with all Amentum, BSG and Host Nation traffic, safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:
  • Four (4) years' experience operating heavy trucks and buses.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of transportation equipment, MHE operations, and procedures for potable, non-potable water, wastewater, shuttle bus and porta john services.
  • Proficient with the correct application of transportation systems and processes that ensure continuous improvement (safety, environmental quality and manufacturing).
  • Ability provide assistance leading effective meetings and team assignments.
  • Ability to correctly interpret and apply all policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees, contractors and BSG.
  • Ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities and responsibilities
  • Strong analytical skills must be able to perform routine mathematical and alphabetizing functions.
  • Knowledge of PC and other office equipment with Window experience.
  • Efficient, reliable, and adaptable to change while maintaining high productivity levels.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet software.
  • Ability to lead effective meetings and team assignments.
  • Commitment to maintaining a high-performance team which delivers customer service excellence.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
  • Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED.
• Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining until the expiration date with 8 blank pages. Valid drivers' license
• Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification or US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract.
• Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

• Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.
• Experience working with Amentum.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

This position may be in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to an extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 12 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and 'duck & cover' during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

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