Marine Cargo Specialist_

Port Hueneme

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serve as a Marine Cargo Specialist, responsible for cargo stowage planning, overseeing /monitoring, stowing and loading, planning and discharge of cargo including hazardous cargo aboard vessels; and terminal operations in direct support of loading or discharge operations. Responsibilities Monitor the loading and discharging of vessels to ensure conformance to stowage, operational plans and terms of stevedore contract. Ensure that cargo is loaded for ease of discharge and in the proper rotation for ports of discharge. Monitor the unloading, sorting, and temporary storage of hazardous cargo. Revise and finalize stowage plans consistent with space allocations. Survey damaged cargo on incoming or in transit vessels in cases where such damage has been severe due to bad weather or improper stowage. Inspect ships' cargo holds for required cleanliness and conditions prior to and after loading/discharge operations. Survey vessel cargo spaces before loading and upon completion of loading operations. Inspect vessels prior to loading to ascertain that safety and space requirements are met. Detect unsafe practices or other deficiencies found in loading or stowage and advise on ways to correct and expedite activities. Assure that proper actions are taken to protect the interest of the government and compliance by the Contractor with regard to contract provisions. Document the starting and ending of standby time, extra labor, and services performed under the contract/tariff provisions. Certify stevedore contract labor, the amount of cargo loaded/discharged and services rendered. Initiate daily logs reflecting the working number of longshoremen and contract operational details. Consult with SRTS contractor concerning manpower needed to support vessel and terminal operations. Monitor all aspects of the stevedoring contract to ensure utilization of vessel space is optimized, cargo/ship operations are safe, equipment is operated efficiently, accurately, safely, and documentation is prepared accurately and timely. Provide technical advice, guidance and instructions of hazardous materials to port terminal operations. Make on the spot decisions as to allocation of cargo to spaces other than shown on pre-stow plan due to information gained through receiving and shipping activities. Maintain continuing liaison with representatives of MSC, commercial transportation companies, key military and civilian personnel of Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Agriculture, SDDC, and other terminal and division elements. Provide technical advice, guidance and instructions to nontechnical specialist concerning difficult assignments and problems encountered to assure successful execution of functions. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 45% of the time. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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) preparing preliminary cargo stowage plans, and/or (2) overseeing loading, stowage, and discharge operations to make certain that they conform to preliminary plans or authorizing necessary changes and preparing final plans. This experience must have involved vessels of at least 5,000 dead-weight tons. It must also clearly show a comprehensive knowledge of marine rules and regulations and the ability to plan, direct, organize, and coordinate cargo handling activities; to interpret and apply policies; to investigate operations and practices and resolve problems; and to establish and maintain effective work relationships. Experience in layout planning, ship-loading, and cargo handling may have been gained during such seagoing and marine terminal assignments as service in the U.S. Navy as a cargo officer, similar service in the Merchant Marines, or employment by commercial steamship lines. 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 or LL.M. with a major study in 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. (Note: Transcripts required) 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. (Note: Transcripts required) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Compliance Contract Management Technical Competence Transportation 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: d.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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit 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 Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay. 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. This position is obligated. This position is designated Key. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Key duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent, or the designated alternate, may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively, therefore, the position is designated key, which requires the incumbent, or designated alternate, to be screened from military recall status. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition