HAZMAT Specialist I/Material Coordinator

Socket.dev; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Norfolk, VA seeks a HAZMAT Specialist I/Material Coordinator to provide logistics support for NAVSUP FLC Norfolk. The role involves preparing materials, moving and loading goods, driving forklifts, and using handling equipment to manage bulk and non-bulk items.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and at least four years in logistics, with two years in Navy or Marine Corps settings. A valid driver's license is required for contract personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience with logistics processes in a military or naval environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management and material handling procedures.
• Ability to work with government procedures and forms.

Responsibilities

• Follow Naval Supply Procedures for inventory management of materials.
• Support HAZMAT items, liaise with customers, and review requisitions for special supply actions.
• Maintain property accounting, review records to identify obsolete property, and recommend utilization.
• Conduct location surveys, prepare issue/receipt/inventory documents, and input data into GDS.

Skills

Logistics experience

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

GDS

Job description

JobTitle: HAZMAT Specialist I/Material Coordinator Position Number: HSI MC -002 Location: Norfolk, Virginia Worksite: NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, Norfolk Naval Station, Building LF-50 and Building X-218. Travel: N/A Status: Full-Time Clearance: Not required Date Added: September 11, 2026

Job Summary:

The HAZMAT Specialist I/Material Coordinator will provide logistics support and equipment operating services to NAVSUP FLC Norfolk. The position involves preparing and arranging materials and products in bulk and non-bulk forms for distribution or storage, moving and loading or unloading equipment, materials, and products, driving forklifts and related material-handling machinery and equipment, and using scoops, hand trucks, and wheelbarrows to load and move materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include understanding and compliance with all Naval Supply Procedures for inventory management of decentralized and decontrolled items, including supplies, equipment, forms and publications. The work includes requirements, determination and forecasting, distribution or redistribution of material, procurement authorization and limited funds management.
• Assures production support for HAZMAT items requiring special handling. Maintains contact with customers and other offices on the requirements for the HAZMAT items. Reviews requisitions, supporting documents and reference material to identify special supply actions with transportation and other elements of the regional HAZMIN Center.
• Provides an accurate accounting and reporting system for nonexpendable property. Reviews justification and recommends actions for property not on the plan. Conducts management studies on the utilization of the property, reviews records and demand data to identify obsolete or excess property and offers recommendations for the utilization of these items.
• Conducts periodic location surveys and inventories in accordance with schedules. Correctly identifies and corrects inaccuracies in the Government Designated Software (GDS). Prepares issue, receipt, and inventory documents and inputs data into the GDS database. Prepares reports and documentation for the transfer of the excess items and locates surplus property that can be utilized. Establishes and controls suspense dates; schedules meetings and conferences, maintains calendars, etc. Determines nature of business based on knowledge of the organization and its functions, gives factual information to specific inquiries, refers caller/visitor to the appropriate staff member on more technical inquiries, or arranges contact with the director as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must have obtained a High School diploma or GED.
• Possess a minimum of four (4) years logistical experience, with at least two (2) years in a Navy or MarineCorps environment.
• Contract personnel are required to have and maintain a current, valid state driver’s license.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability