Alternate Site Manager/Transportation Assistant - Djibouti

Alternate Site Manager/ Transportation Assistant:

This position requires and active SECRET clearance and is posted for relocation to Djibouti, Africa - Camp Lemonnier.

• Experience shall include a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the SOH field within the past five (5) years.
• Experience shall include as a minimum three (3) years' experience in transportation using WMS or equivalent automated WMS within the past five (5) years.
• Knowledgeable in the handling and management of hazardous materials (HAZMAT). Must be able to obtain and maintain a HAZMAT certification.
• The Primary Daily duties of the Alternate Site Manager/ Transportation Assistant include:
• Full capability and authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to Contract Performance.
• Acts as the Alternate Site Manager when the primary Site Manager is unavailable.
• Oversees a freight terminal responsible for arranging transportation for all issue transactions.
• Fully knowledgeable in all Government and Commercial Traffic Management functions and processes.
• Supports safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety program enforcement for Contractor operations.
• Directs employees engaged in planning outbound shipping loads, scheduling movement of outbound shipments to include air, surface, small parcel, and sea in accordance with (IAW) all applicable contracts, DTC, SDDC Global Freight Management (GFM) system applications, and completing required documentation and data entry functions to include Bills of Lading (BOLs), manifests and all other forms of transportation documentation.
• Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials based on workload projections on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences IAW general work schedules, methods, and policies established by the Site Manager and/or Alternate Site Manager.
• Redirects workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work and to accommodate daily workload fluctuations.
• Conducts planning of current and future work schedules, providing workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as to the scheduling of projected work.
• Ensures work is done properly and efficiently IAW the terms and condition of the contract. Uses WMS and other Government-Furnished Data Systems to complete performance requirements.
• Ensures that all duties are in accordance with the established regulations and operating procedures.
• Provides advice and assistance on unusual and difficult problems; and reviews work on a spot check basis.
• Reviews overall operations for status and progress, causes of delays and other problems that affect or hinder timely completion of the work being performed.
• Candidate performs some duties in an office environment with normal office equipment and other duties in and around a warehouse environment or exterior storage areas.
• Maybe required to perform duties in adverse weather conditions, as well as in the field locations or storage area consisting of dusty, dirty and possibly hazardous materials exposure.
• The candidate must be extremely customer focused and capable of short-range planning, analysis, and the ability to understand the overall mission and also have the following additional requirements traits.
• Performs other duties and additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident for more than 3 years to obtain NACI and CAC Card eligibility.
• Able to pass the government's medical clearance to travel and work at Camp Lemonnier.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must have a current, unexpired US passport.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in transportation using WMS or equivalent automated WMS within the past five (5) years.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the SOH field within the past five (5) years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a HAZMAT certification and fulfill the role of a Warehouse Specialist (Hazardous Material (HM)).
• Must be able to operate normally approved office computer automation equipment.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, walk and kneel frequently to lift heavy (up to 50 lbs).
• Must be able to obtain a license to operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as a forklift, etc. (if applicable).

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks related to the position.