Hazardous Cargo Specialist

Job Description

Summary:

The Hazardous Cargo Specialist

is responsible for

preparing dangerous goods and hazardous materials for transport via military

aircraft
, civilian/commercial

aircraft
, vessel, and ground transport. This position works closely with military personnel as well as civilian contractors both on base at McMurdo station as well as at various USAP field camps in Antarctica.

Position Responsibilities
:

Maintains a safe workplace and

demonstrates

a high level

of safety awareness.

Complies with

all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals,

policies

and procedures.

Accurately

identifies
, classifies, packages, marks,

labels

and documents hazardous goods for transport in compliance with 49CFR parts 100 - 185, IATA, AFMAN

24-604

and/or IMDG regulations.

Is

cognizant

of the relationship between the transportation regulations to merge and apply these regulations for multi-modal shipments.

Safely handles and stores hazardous materials

in accordance with

applicable federal and military regulation.

Researches and responds to customer inquiries

regarding

transport regulations of hazardous material.

Packs temperature-controlled science samples

in accordance with

established procedures to ensure the safety of the samples during retrograde shipping, to include both commercial airline and surface shipping methods.

Assists

science team and community members in the proper packaging, labeling, and documenting of general cargo for shipment to field sites or for retrograde.

Performs cargo movement including receipt, storage,

retrieval

and onward movement of United States Antarctic Program (USAP) materials.

Accurately tracks the movement of cargo throughout all phases of shipment.

Performs daily routine prevention maintenance checks on ATO vehicles and loaders.

Ensures that each ATO vehicle has the proper operating/safety equipment aboard (
i.e.

chocks, window scrapers, etc.).

Safely transports McMurdo-generated cargo to

appropriate staging

areas for onward shipment both on and off the continent.

Safely

operates

all ATO vehicles in varying road and weather conditions while obeying all speed limits.

Possesses and applies a thorough working knowledge of MAXIMO Palletizes cargo and applies proper restraint.

Loads ISO shipping containers and performs blocking and bracing of cargo inside the containers to

comply with

maritime shipping requirements.

Communicates via two-way radio

in accordance with

proper radio etiquette and procedures.

Ensures workspaces and staging areas are properly

maintained

and organized.

Must be capable of regularly lifting 40 pounds (safety regulation maximum).

Works rotating shifts, including weekends and extra hours, as

required
.

Coordinates changes at any hour day or night.

Works 9-12-hour shifts - non-stop during resupply vessel operations.

Performs other duties as

required
.

Required

Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or

GED

Four years of experience of inventory control, warehousing, or

aircraft

cargo handling experience, including receipt, storage, and/or retrieval

Expected

Skills and Competencies:

HazMat employees must complete required initial training of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN24-604 within 90 days of beginning the job in 5 key training areas.

general awareness/familiarization

function-specific

safety

security awareness

in-depth security

training, if

a security plan is

required
;

Previous

experience in a customer service environment

Proficiency

with Microsoft Office 2000 software within the Microsoft Windows operating system, and hazardous materials databases

Knowledge of

aircraft

load planning and regulations governing transportation of hazardous materials

Clear,

accurate
, concise communication skills.

Capable of interpretation of law text.

Ability to adapt to dynamic situations.

Preferred:

Military

aircraft

knowledge is preferred.

Cargo operations experience within the USAP Program is preferred.

Certification of training and/or

previous

knowledge, use, and understanding of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN 24-604 is preferred
.

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.