SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

U.S. Department of Defense; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense's Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) at Cape Canaveral, Florida, seeks a Logistics Division Transportation Manager to plan, organize, direct, and oversee transportation and vehicle management programs.

You will lead the Transportation Management Office and Transportation Branch Lead, coordinating movement of ammunition, missiles, vehicles, and other sensitive equipment by all modes, while developing policies and procedures to support NOTU missions.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position may require travel to CONUS/OCONUS and remote sites; you must be able to travel by military or commercial aircraft.
• This position is covered under DAWIA; certification in Acquisition Functional Area is required within timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee the Logistics Division transportation and vehicle management programs for NOTU, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
• Serve as the Transportation Management Office (TMO) Lead and Transportation Branch Lead responsible for planning, programming, budgeting, administering, and evaluating transportation operations.
• Direct transportation support for movement of conventional ammunition, guided missiles, vehicles, hazardous materials, and other mission essential equipment by all modes.
• Develop, recommend, implement, and disseminate transportation plans, policies, methods, procedures, and operating instructions.
• Advise NOTU leadership and other DoD activities on transportation management matters.
• Determine efficient freight rates, routes, modes, and carrier services for shipments including high-priority and hazardous items.
• Plan and coordinate shipment receipt, storage, consolidation, distribution, and delivery of inbound/outbound freight nationwide and overseas.
• Analyze transportation costs, transit times, workload, shipment reports, and procedures; identify deficiencies and implement improvements.
• Review and approve carrier payments and certify monthly transportation financial statements; negotiate with carriers to recover overpayments.

Job description

Duties

• You will plan, organize, direct, and oversee the Logistics Division transportation and vehicle management programs for Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU), Cape Canaveral, Florida.
• You will serve as the Transportation Management Office (TMO) Lead and Transportation Branch Lead responsible for planning, programming, budgeting, administering, and evaluating transportation operations.
• You will direct transportation support for the movement of conventional ammunition, guided missiles, vehicles, hazardous materials, and other mission essential equipment by commercial highway, rail, air, water.
• You will develop, recommend, implement, and disseminate transportation plans, policies, methods, procedures, and operating instructions that support NOTU mission requirements.
• You will advise NOTU leadership, fleet and tenant activities, other Department of War and Department of the Navy activities, transportation management agencies.
• You will determine the most efficient and economical freight rates, routes, modes, and carrier services for shipment of equipment and material, including high‑priority, security‑sensitive, hazardous, explosive, incendiary, environmentally sensitive.
• You will plan and coordinate shipment receipt, temporary storage, consolidation, distribution, and delivery of inbound and outbound freight throughout the United States and to overseas destinations.
• You will analyze transportation costs, transit times, workload, shipment reports, operating procedures, and workflow processes; identify deficiencies; and recommend or implement improvements to transportation operations.
• You will review and approve carrier transportation payments and certify monthly transportation financial statements using the Navy transportation payment system. Negotiate with commercial carriers to recover transportation overpayments.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.