Stevedore Supervisor.

Defense Logistics Agency; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency in Norfolk, VA seeks a supervisory shipping operations specialist to oversee material movement between warehouses, docks, barges and ships, ensuring secure cargo handling and efficient loading and unloading across multiple platforms.

You will plan all phases of loading/unloading, schedule and supervise stevedores and crane operators, and enforce safety policies to meet mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the transporting of materials between warehouses, containers, dockside, barges, and ships decks or holes, operating ships cranes or winches, and securing cargo.
• Planning, coordination and execution of all phases for loading/unloading ships and containers.
• Scheduling and supervising stevedores, and shipboard crane operators, blockers and bracers, riggers, crane operators, and material handlers on loading/unloading cargo to and from barges, dockside and ships.
• Coordinating and evaluating training programs and providing on-the-job training for subordinates.
• Monitoring worker performance and procedures, developing new procedures and enforcing established policy and procedures to safely and economically accomplish work assignments.

Job description

• Supervising the transporting of materials between warehouses, containers, dockside, barges, and ships decks or holes, operating of ships cranes or winches, as well as securing cargo.
• Planning, coordination and execution of all phases for loading/unloading ships and containers.
• Scheduling and supervising stevedores, and shipboard crane operators, blockers and bracers, riggers, crane operators, and material handlers involved in loading and unloading all types of cargo to and from barges, dockside and ships.
• Coordinating and evaluating various training programs and providing technical on-the-job training for subordinates.
• Monitoring worker performance and procedures, developing new procedures and enforcing established policy and procedures to safely and economically accomplish work assignments.

Duties

• Supervising the transporting of materials between warehouses, containers, dockside, barges, and ships decks or holes, operating of ships cranes or winches, as well as securing cargo.
• Planning, coordination and execution of all phases for loading/unloading ships and containers.
• Scheduling and supervising stevedores, and shipboard crane operators, blockers and bracers, riggers, crane operators, and material handlers involved in loading and unloading all types of cargo to and from barges, dockside and ships.
• Coordinating and evaluating various training programs and providing technical on-the-job training for subordinates.
• Monitoring worker performance and procedures, developing new procedures and enforcing established policy and procedures to safely and economically accomplish work assignments.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Supervisory Probation Period: Required
• Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
• Overtime is required at times during vessel operations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE And Minimum Qualifications For This Position Is

I assist with planning and organizing work activities for employees. Examples Include: Advise supervisor of problems involving disciplinary actions and counseling on conduct. Set goals and deadlines for accomplishing work; give instructions to employees on work procedures and safety.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Effort

Frequently required to lift, pull, hold and carry cargo for distances up to 15 feet and weighing up to 40 pounds. Forklifts, winches, cranes, slide boards, conveyor rollers, snatch blocks, draglines, hand trucks, chain falls, or other MHE are used to move heavier weights. Works at a rapid pace for long periods with heavy exertion required. Mandatory overtime, with ten to twelve-hour shifts are not uncommon. During times of national emergency, military exercises, or when cargo is in distress, incumbent may be required to work for periods in excess of sixteen hours. Frequently climbs ladders on ships, stoops, nails, crouches, bands, walks, and works in strange positions. Lifted aboard ship or on top of containers in safety boxes to heights in excess of 70 feet. While working container ships, frequently works at heights 70 feet or more above the water line.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in non-climate-controlled warehouses, on ships, or outdoors in all types of weather; in the confines of transporting vehicles and ships holds where poor lighting conditions often exist and temperature extremes are encountered for prolonged periods of time under fatiguing conditions. Temperatures range from 100 degrees Fahrenheit to below 0 degrees Fahrenheit with 1/2-hour acclimation period. Exposed to smoke, dust, dirt, noise, vibrations, poor illuminations and ventilation, unpleasant odors, and dampness. Continually exposed to danger or falls from elevations in excess of 70 feet, swinging objects, toxic fumes, and moving industrial equipment. Required to handle hazardous materials. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, burns, hernia, back strain, and broken bones. Incumbent cannot be susceptible to motion sickness and seasickness. Incumbent required to be medically qualified to operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts. From time to time, may be assigned to prepare for clean up after destructive weather, such as hurricanes. Incumbent wears gloves, safety shoes, hard hat, eyeglasses and ear protection.

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Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a \"Drug Test Statement of Understanding\" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal

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