MARINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Summary The selectee for this position will serve as a MARINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST in the Military Sealift Command, MSCLANT, Office of the CDR (N00), Sealift OPS/ Plans (N32) of CDR SEALIFT LOGISTICS CMD ATLANTIC. Responsibilities You will be responsible for being the primary liaison with the 597th Command Army Terminal Group for all of the loading and discharging, exercises, and local area issues. You will be responsible for controlling, coordinating, and expediting, the movement of vessels utilized in accomplishing the mission of the MSCLANT Rep Sunny Point as Civilian-In-Charge. You will be responsible for making recommendations to Masters and Terminal Operator for efficient and economical management of cargo problems. You will be responsible for planning loading schedules for MSC and chartering vessels to minimize loss of time, demurrage charges, etc. You will be responsible for placing delivery orders against Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) fuel contracts and has authority as Ordering Officer for fuel purchases via SEACARD for MSC ships calling Sunny Point or elsewhere in the Atlantic AOR. You will be responsible for submitting an annual budget for MSCLANT Southport Office and for the proper use of the government purchase card, government travel card, and ORACLE inputs concerning financial transactions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with MSC organization, as well as its operational, tactical, and administrative relationships with Fleet Commanders, mission sponsors, USTRANSCOM, and its component commanders, the maritime administration, and the Coast Guard. Experience ship characteristics, port facilities, and capabilities, ship capacities and capabilities, cargo loading, related operational conditions, ship stability calculations, stow planning, and securing cargo. Experience planning and organizing programs and independently researching and evaluating shipping information. Experience implement Antiterrorism/Force Protection including DoD Force Protection conditions, Fleet Security Plans, Threat Assessments, and Port Assessments, Individual Ship Assessments, rules of force, and force protection waivers. Experience utilizing the Maritime Homeland Security Operations Planning System. Experience placing delivery orders against Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) fuel contracts as well as budgets for government purchase cards and government travel cards. Experience preparing sailing orders for vessels and briefs masters of Routing Format procedures for vessels making Trans-Atlantic voyages and inspects ships for readiness and appearance and submits performance and overall port performance. Experience arranging the most effective and economical procurement of labor, material, stores, services, etc. and informing the ships of local sources of supplies through which requisitions are to be channeled. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-operations-series-2150/ You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12563897 Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying. -OR- Specialized Experience For Marine Transportation positions, experience in: Planning, directing, and supervising cargo or bulk petroleum movements such as: Embarkation and debarkation, cargo loading and discharge. Formulating marine transportation itineraries and routings according to commercial cost factors and tariffs. Formulating marine transportation traffic plans for personnel and cargo. Scheduling ships. Developing, analyzing, or evaluating cargo lift capabilities. Preparing statistics for planning operations of ships or formulating budgetary estimates of cargo transportation costs. Serving as a licensed merchant marine deck or engine officer or naval deck or engine officer. or Ship chartering negotiation or administration, such as: Chartering commercial ships and space. Reviewing and approving ship operating and damage expenses and marine insurance premiums. Investigating ocean carrier claims for ship damage. Reviewing and recommending action on cargo shortage and damage claims. Analyzing and applying appropriate precedents and regulations. Establishing rates with commercial carriers for special cargoes according to market conditions. Analyzing statements of ship operating costs and preparing estimates to adjust rates or determine the most economical method of transportation. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.