Sachbearbeiter Schiffsfrachtverkehr (m / w / d)

Sachbearb. (Schiffsfrachtverkehr)

Bremerhaven, Germany

Ausschreibungsbereich

WHO MAY APPLY :

Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany

EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.

Hauptaufgaben

Planning : Provides assessment of adequacy of contract berth, warehouse and staging area to operations supervisor in order to meet cargo handling requirements and priorities. Reviews contractor developed production

schedules based on Worldwide Port System (WPS) data for ship operations and determines requirements for labor Material Handling Equipment, and US . Government owned dunnage and lashing materials to accomplish a safe,

economic and efficient operation. Prepares pre-stow-plans with stow planning software (ICODES) or in longhand for outbound cargo (all classes and categories). Loaded aboard ships of the Military Sealift Command controlled

fleet (includes time and voyage charters) in compliance with ships Cargo Security Manuals (CSM), standards set by the IMDG Code for the carriage of cargo, ship, capability and characteristics, maritime laws, IMDG Codes

Supplement and Safety Regulations. Ensures maxim-uni utilization of available vessel space and tonnage within the limitation of vessel's stability and trim requirements. Reviews inbound stow plan to ensure inclusion of all information necessary to plan discharge and quay operations. Participates with contractor and vessel representatives, in planning for vessel discharge loading and stowing operations. Participates in port surveys to assess port capacity for military operations. Reviews vessel, characteristics and shipping space tentatively offered by MSC and determines acceptance of the shipping space assigned in fight of specific; requirements of the cargo. Inspect proposed stowage space on commercial vessels and determines suitability IAW the Universal Shipping Contract and MILSTAMP.

Contracts : Performs Contracting Officer's Representative duties in accordance with appointment letter. Provides technical assistance to the Contracting Officer with respect to matters pertaining to port operations, ensures compliance with the technical requirements of the contract, ensures receipt of all deliverables, inspects and accepts services required under the contract, and maintains detailed records of contractor performance.

Conducts Labor Order Meetings with contractor terminal management to articulate service requirements. Certifies cost responsibilities by means of completed Labor Order Forms. Verifies whether contractor render services are

provided IAW requirements listed on the Labor Order Form and whether additional services for extra labor, equipment rental,, or other contractual services are performed and properly documented for final certification on

Timekeeper Reports at end of shift / operation. Verifies contractor invoices against timekeeper reports, labor order forms and stipulations of S&RTS contracts. Determines whether or not hardship conditions exist and notifies

Contracting Officer accordingly. Reports contractor personnel performance by preparing and submitting Quality Central Surveillance Reports, Performs Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) duties in accordance with appointment

letter. Reports contractual noncompliance to the operations supervisor and informs the Contracting Officer. Assesses detention charges / liquidated damages / claims / marine casualties for came, validity and. liability and

provides his recommendation to the Contracting Officer for evaluation and completion of possible claims order. Works in close coordination with vessel masters, chief mates, and or deck officers in the performance of his duties.

Operations : Inspects and reports contractor or military port operator performance during vessel, rail, barge, and (military) highway (un)loading and (un)stuffing activities. Coordinates activities of military drivers and

military maintenance teams. Coordinates sequencing of railcars, barge, and truck availability for (un)loading to expedite vessel operations and to avoid demurrage. Performs spot checks of warehousing operations. Performs

in-stow inspections with contractor representative of cargo to identify / evaluate possible transportation damage and proper final, stow position. Provides operational progress reports to vessel representatives.

During operations whereby contractors or military port operator are not familiar with special DOD cargo handling requirements, the following operational tasks are performed. Inspects cargo space available at mode of

transportation for suitability and compatibility of transporting US DOD sponsored cargo and reports findings to the operations supervisor. Inspects Materiel Handling Equipment to ensure compliance with operational needs.

Reports excessive / insufficient gang structures. Recommends reassignment of inefficient personnel. Recommends shifting of work force to improve operations. Recommends S&RTS contractor representative in charge of

operations to stop activities when wanted, by operational circumstances.

Safety : In addition to Deck Officer / contractor provided safety instructions, provides safety instructions IAW AR385-10, The Army Safety Program, to all personnel directly involved in vessel and terminal operations prior to

commencement of operation, in addition to contractor provided Materiel Handling Equipment (MHE) inspections, inspects MHE to ensure compliance with safety requirements. In addition to contractor provided IMDG expertise and Host Nation directives provides technical expertise to contractor personnel in case of (un)loading of unsafe containers or gross incidence of non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, Recommends S&RTS

contractor representative in charge of operation to stop activities when warranted by safety. Maintains HAZMAT certification.

Security : Opens, inspects and reseals, overlanded, damaged or pilfered containers and ensures integrity is maintained in the chain of custody for these containers. Informs operations supervisor regarding special security

cargo mid coordinates special storage. Maintains the Transportation Discrepancy Program.

Coordination : Obtains relevant cargo data and coordinates operations with representatives of. Stevedoring company, long-shoring and tally & checking company, vessel agent, supported CINC, rail road / barge company. If required, conducts exercise coordination with HN military police, HN port authorities, supported CINC's representatives, and other US Government representatives, to ensure seamless cargo hand-off in the Sea Port of Embarkation / Debarkation (SPOE / SPOD). Coordinates, on quay, clearance of oversized cargo with mode

operator officials (rail, barge, truck).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifikationsanforderungen

Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels".

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C-07 :

E&T Levels I&II : not creditable for positions in this occupational series.

E&T Levels IIIA : The completed apprenticeship must have been as Schifffahrtkaufmann / frau, or in the transportation or Shipment occupational area, e.g., Speditionskaufmann / frau or other similar occupation; PLUS 4

years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level III B and C : not creditable for positions in this occupational series.

E&T Level IVA : The completed apprenticeship must have been as Schifffahrtkaufmann / frau, or in the transportation or Shipment occupational area, e.g., Speditionskaufmann / frau or other similar occupation; PLUS 3

years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level IV B, C and D : The education and training must be related to the functions and responsibilities that are predominantly performed in this position, e.g., Transportation and Shipment, Equipment Maintenance and

Repair, or similar occupation; PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below.

E&T Level V : Graduation from a University or Fachhochschule as Diplom Ingenieur für Transportwesen or Certification as Licensed Merchant Marine Captain (AG, AM, AK-Patent) (Ausbildung zum nautischen Wachoffizier auf Fracht- und Fahrgastschiffen jeder Grösse (Fachhochschulstudium), or Completed studies in Verkehrsbetriebswirtschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Güterverkehr, Logistik oder Personenverkehr. no additional experience required.

Job Related Experience : Experience that provided knowledge in waterfront cargo handling or cargo layout and planning operations. The experience must demonstrate knowledge of cargo loading ships and familiarity with marine terminal activities. The experience must have been gained in performing cargo handling operations in such positions as ship foreman or stevedore superintendent.

• Office automation skills required.
• Applicant must be in the possession of a valid driver's license class B and must be able to obtain / maintain a military motor vehicle operator's license.
• Situational telework possible.
• Occasionally temporary duty travel (TDY) required. (25%)

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL :

English Language Proficiency Level B2 and German Language Proficiency Level B2 required.

You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' (CEFR).

Description of the Language Levels :

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Beschäftigungsbedingungen

This is a re-announcement of vacancy announcement 24JAN0HUSDDC0X834109-5. Applications for vacancy announcement 24JAN0HUSDDC0X834109-5 are not valid for this announcement, submission of a new application is required.

These are 2 permanent full-time positions.

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