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Transportation Operations Specialist
United States Department of Transportation - Washington, DC
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
The Transportation Operations Specialist position is responsible for providing analytical and technical support within the Division of Sealift Operations and Emergency Response at the Maritime Administration (MARAD). The role involves maintaining policies and procedures for the administration and oversight of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) and the Ready Reserve Force (RRF), ensuring operational readiness and effective communication with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Track current operating and readiness status of NDRF/RRF vessels.
- Prepare program briefings for internal and external stakeholders regarding NDRF/RRF vessel status, capabilities, requirements, costs, and other programmatic issues.
- Stand MARAD Duty Officer watch on a rotational basis to support NDRF/RRF operations.
- Provide review, analysis, and recommendations on operations and policy matters related to program vessels.
- Independently resolve day-to-day operations problems within the limits of authority delegated by the Ship Operations Supervisor.
- Consult with DOD and other sealift stakeholders on DOD mission requirements and how best to meet them.
- Adhere to federal classified information and communications security (COMSEC) custody and safeguarding requirements.
- Review classified correspondence daily and brief leadership on information pertinent to MARAD operations.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience equal to or equivalent to the GS-12 level, including planning, directing, and supervising cargo movements.
- Experience serving as a merchant marine Deck Officer, handling classified material, and working within a safety management system or equivalent procedural structure.
- Experience with vessel management software and operation center management.
Nice-to-haves
- Background in marine transportation, preferably with experience sailing as a licensed Deck Officer on a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential.
- Experience working with the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
- Experience presenting information both orally and in writing, writing reports and evaluations, and working with standardized processes and process improvement techniques.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
