Marine Transportation Specialist

Military Sealift Command•Pearl City, HI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Marine Transportation Specialist in the Military Sealift Command Representative Pearl Harbor (MSCREP Pearl Harbor), a subordinate command under the operational and administrative control of Commander, Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC). The position is located in Pearl City, Hawaii, and supports MSC-controlled vessels operating within the MSCPAC Port Services area of operations. The specialist coordinates vessel port services and activities, inspects cargo spaces and equipment for readiness, and analyzes shipping requirements to support the use of scheduled and space-available ships. The role is designated Key/Emergency-Essential and Mission Essential, requiring immediate and continuing support to combat operations or other essential mission tasks. Travel may be required to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in direct deposit.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current federal employee applying for a GS position.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must wear required personal protective equipment continuously for the work shift, including items such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must provide immediate and continuing support as a Key/Emergency-Essential and Mission Essential employee.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, including experience reviewing relevant message traffic and preparing charter reports and documentation; providing logistics support for civilian-manned ships; coordinating with internal and external service providers; and working with dry and liquid cargo port operations.
Alternatively, for GS-11 qualification, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. may qualify in lieu of specialized experience.
If qualifying through education, submit a transcript with the application.

Nice To Haves

Relevant education in 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 another field related to the position.
Education from a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying for Marine Transportation Specialist positions.
Qualifying experience may include planning, directing, or supervising cargo or bulk petroleum movements; formulating marine transportation itineraries, routings, or traffic plans; scheduling ships; evaluating cargo-lift capabilities; preparing ship-planning statistics or cargo transportation cost estimates; or serving as a licensed merchant marine or naval deck or engine officer.

Responsibilities

Coordinate port services for assigned MSC-controlled vessels operating within the MSCPAC Port Services area of operations.
Assist with scheduling port activities and arranging services such as tugs, pilots, line handlers, berth or anchorage assignments, fuel, and water.
Inspect cargo gear and holds to determine whether ships meet standards for cleanliness, safety, and cargo operations.
Analyze cargo shipping requirements and apply the information to use scheduled shipping and space-available ships.
Board arriving ships to discuss proposed loading or discharge plans with the master or designated representative.
Inspect cargo spaces before loading to confirm they are adequate and ready to receive cargo, and ensure discrepancies are corrected before operations begin.
Review message traffic pertinent to MSCREP Pearl Harbor and provide on- and off-hire charter reports and documentation.
Provide logistical support for MSC civilian-manned ships, including provisions, supplies, fuel, pilots, transportation, tugs, line handlers, water, ballast, brows, and minor emergency repairs.
Maintain liaison with MSCPAC supporting departments, outside commands, government agencies, and private contractors to ensure timely service delivery.
Provide immediate and continuing support for combat operations and ensure continuity of operations or completion of mission-essential tasks.