Senior Crewing & HR Specialist (Maritime Compliance)

American President Lines; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition repayment

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

American President Lines (APL), CMA CGM Group member, seeks a Crewing Specialist to coordinate crew with senior officers and unions, ensuring regulatory compliance on vessels and in ports. You will verify credentials, manage travel, and maintain manpower records for a large crew portfolio.

You will also support cadet programs, assist in negotiations, and act as DER for Drug & Alcohol programs, requiring strong MS Office and ABS Nautical Systems skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and international maritime personnel regulatory requirements including STCW and MLC.
• Experience with maritime union labor relations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication and records management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with labor union representatives to provide qualified crew in U.S. ports and abroad.
• Verify crew qualifications (Merchant Marine Credential, STCW, TWIC, passport/visa).
• Data entry in NS 5 personnel files and schedule crew travel.
• Coordinate cadet assignments with U.S. Maritime Academies.
• Assist in collective bargaining negotiations and drug testing programs.
• Serve as DER for Drug & Alcohol program and AED compliance.
• Prepare agendas for Human Resource Committee meetings.

Skills

STCW & MLC knowledge

Labor relations knowledge

Communication skills

Records management

Teamwork

MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

ABS Nautical Systems 5 Enterprise Crew

Security clearance process

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

ABS Nautical Systems 5 Enterprise Crewing Module

Job description

American President Lines (APL), CMA CGM Group member, seeks a Crewing Specialist to coordinate crew with senior officers and unions, ensuring regulatory compliance on vessels and in ports. You will verify credentials, manage travel, and maintain manpower records for a large crew portfolio.

You will also support cadet programs, assist in negotiations, and act as DER for Drug & Alcohol programs, requiring strong MS Office and ABS Nautical Systems skills.