TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (RADIOACTIVE SPEC)

About the role

You will serve as a TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (RADIOACTIVE SPECIALIST) in the Radiological Work Facility (Code 308) under the Radiological Work Facility Manager (C300N.3), Nuclear Production Manager (Code 300N), of the Production Resource Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex logistical problems and ensure the timely, compliant movement of hazardous material.
• Control the physical movement specifications throughout the entire shipping process, to include directing the segregation, processing, and packaging of Radioactive Waste generated during production activities.
• Oversee the radioactive material receiving process, inspecting shipments for physical damage and document accuracy, assisting crafts for unloading operations, and maintaining positive control of the material until it is formally accepted.
• Establish detailed logistical sequences for the preparation, receipt, and shipment of radioactive material in support of nuclear and non-nuclear maintenance operations.
• Develop and approve customized tie-down and bracing arrangements for over-sized or dimensional loads.
• Certify that all shipments of radioactive material are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled in accordance with all federal and military regulations.

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.
• 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.
• Required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• GS-11: Your Resume Must Demonstrate At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience At Or Equivalent To The GS-09 Grade Level Or Pay Band In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Experience In The Private Or Public Sector. Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following Experience applying comprehensive DOT regulations (Title 49 CFR) and NAVSEA directives to legally certify and manage the transport of highly sensitive radioactive and hazardous materials.
• Experience evaluating carrier capabilities and approving customized blocking, bracing, and tie-down arrangements for oversized shipment.
• Experience certifying shipment readiness by signature based on physical inspections and radiological survey data.
• Experience adapting standard procedures to resolve unpredictable regulatory friction.
• Experience with briefing personnel while drafting updates to Shipyard transportation instructions.
• GS-09: Your Resume Must Demonstrate At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience At Or Equivalent To The GS-07 Grade Level Or Pay Band In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Experience In The Private Or Public Sector. Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following Experience applying Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (Title 49 CFR) and NAVSEA directives to classify, package, mark, and label hazardous materials.
• Experience preparing routine shipping papers and status reports.
• Experience coordinating commercial freight operations and verifying standard load-securing methods.
• Experience communicating standard transportation procedures to personnel.
• Experience assisting in the planning of material movements while addressing predictable transport-related delays.