Transportation Specialist

Job Description

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the WorldTransportation SpecialistThe Transportation Specialist will be based at one of three Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for assisting the Transportation Supervisor in the supervision and dispatch of employees operating transportation assets, utilizing resources to accomplish operational requirements, ensuring all administration files and various reports are submitted in a timely manner. This position will report to the Transportation Supervisor. 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 employees adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and SOP procedures.
• Establish and maintain the utilization, condition, and accountability of vehicles and equipment.
• Assist in the development of self and staff to ensure personal and professional growth.
• Assist in mission planning, assignment of duties, and the meeting of contractual requirements.
• Verify all tasks performed by Transportation are performed in a workmanlike and safe manner.
• Ensure compliance with all DOS, Amentum and Host Nation traffic, safety, health and environmental rules and regulations.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Two (2) years? transportation leadership experience and four (4) years? experience operating heavy trucks and buses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of transportation equipment, MHE operations and procedures.
• Ability to lead 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 relationship with employees, contractors and the military.
• Excellent time organization and time management skills to coordinate and manage multiple priorities and responsibilities in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and 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.
• Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.
• 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.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• 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.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid drivers? license from Home of Record with required endorsements.
• 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.
• Citizenship: US Citizenship is not required.
• 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:

• Proficient with the correct application of transportation systems and processes that ensure continuous improvement (safety, environmental quality and manufacturing).
• Department of State experience. Two to three (2-3) years? international experience in challenging locations, preferably working in the Middle East, with a working knowledge of customs and cultural differences.
• Experience working with Amentum.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:This position may be located 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 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 10 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.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran?s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.EEO is the Law PosterEEO is the Law Poster Supplement

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