Marine Cargo Specialist

About the Position: The incumbentperforms duties with technical independence solving complex problems with a high degree ofresourcefulness, ingenuity and sound judgment.

Duties

• Develops and initiates vessel operation plans and contract specifications for loading and discharging Department of Defense-sponsored cargo through commercial ocean terminals.
• Coordinates contractor's longshore manpower, equipment, and supply needs to support cargo loading and discharge operations.
• Coordinates and oversees daily truck and rail operations at the terminal to support cargo movement.
• Analyzes deployment data and unit equipment lists to plan cargo loads and identify transportation problems.
• Serves as the hazardous materials expert for port terminal operations ensuring compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations and International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
• Ensures proper documentation, marking, segregation, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Observes and monitors terminal operations involving unloading, sorting, and temporary storage of hazardous material contents.
• Verifies that all labels, seals, locks, and placards are affixed to hazardous material containers.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to commercial and military ports within the area of responsibility regarding cargo transiting their facilities.
• Provides training, workload management, and work review to lower-grade Marine Cargo Specialists.
• Coordinates with ship operators, vessel masters, and contractors to resolve stowage problems and operational issues.
• Prepares and certifies daily reports and logs reflecting contractor performance, labor usage, and cargo operations.
• Utilizes computerized stow planning and multiple software programs to develop prestow, final stow, and discharge plans.
• Operates automatic data processing equipment within a secured environment to monitor messages and perform manifesting.
• Pulls reports from command and control systems for requested information and ensures compliance with system standards.
• Monitors secured areas for physical security and reports abnormalities to site management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• The incumbent of this position is required to file a SF-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State or government driver's license.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position is covered by the 1998 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18U.S.C. 922) Persons convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• May be required to shift work to be determined by the command.
• This is a Key position. The incumbent or designated alternate must continue performing essential duties during crises, emergencies, mobilizations, and readiness exercises until properly relieved.
• The position cannot be vacated during a national emergency without impairing mission effectiveness; therefore, the incumbent or alternate must be screened from military recall status.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• If appointed as a Contract Officer Representative (COR), employee is required to (at a minimum)complete the following on-line courses: CLC222, CLC106, and CLM003.
• CORs must also obtain 40hours of continuous training ever 2 years, which can be obtained through the Federal Acquisition Institute and the Defense Acquisition University.
• Work conditions sometimes require the incumbent to work outside during all types of weather. Incumbent must be able to board breakbulk ships, barges, and other type of vessels and be able to access all decks.
• Incumbent will be required to climb ladders through narrow ship passages, stand and walk for prolonged periods on uneven and slippery surfaces with chains and dunnage in their path, and work long hours and varying shifts.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. developing vessel operation plans and contract specifications for loading and discharging Department of Defense-sponsored cargo at commercial ocean terminals within an assigned area of responsibility; 2. monitoring loading and discharging operations to ensure compliance with stowage plans, contract terms, and cargo security while inspecting cargo holds and documenting operational details; 3. participating in transportation planning conferences and analyzing deployment data and unit equipment lists to identify transportation problems and support exercise operations; AND 4. applying hazardous materials regulations and codes to oversee proper documentation, marking, segregation, and handling of hazardous cargo during terminal operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.