Job Description

Maintains operational control over Antarctic Terminal Operations (ATO) areas and facilities and coordinates cargo operations at multiple airfields.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Movement Control Center (MCC) staffregardingtransportation assets, personnel support, and equipment necessary to successfully conduct ATO functions at multiple airfields.

• Serves as the ATO Point of Contact (POC) for airfield related issues.

• Supervises functions including loading and unloadingaircraft,operatingautomated and manual material handling equipment, andmaintainingrecords on passenger and cargo movement by airlift, including updating missiondocumentsas necessary.

• Supervises the safe loading and unloading of variousaircraftoperatedby Kenn Borek Air (KBA), US Air Force (USAF), NY Air National Guard (NYANG), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), and other contracted airlift providers, whilemaintainingoperational control of ATO resources on theaircraftramp.

• Verifies eligibility of cargo and mail offered for airlift. Ensures all cargo documentation, packaging,labelingand marking requirements have been met.

• Selects, assembles, palletizes, and transportsaircraftcargo loads to and fromaircraftand storage areas.

• Checksarrivingcargoagainst manifest, anddocumentsoverage, shortage, or damage.

• Secures cargo withappropriate devicesand equipmentadhering to current USAFregulations

• Follows safety and security precautions for handling and storing dangerous materials, special cargo, mail, andpassengerbaggage.

• Ensuresproper loading and compatibility of hazardous material according to militaryand/or commercial transportationregulations. 

• Supervises and executes procedures for handling sensitive orhigh-profilecargo/passengers,including explosivestransports, medical evacuations,and distinguished visitors.

• Conducts quality assurance checks on pallets and oversees necessary changes.

• Reports incurred damage to cargo or equipmentimmediatelyto Shift Supervisor for further documentation.

• Serves as subject matter expertregardingpallet buildingtechniques and requirements.

• Leads and/orassistswith departmental training and provides individualtrainingas necessary.

• Leadstrainingforcargoand field camppersonnel on cargo theory and pallet building, including proper use of tie-down equipment.

• Operatesand conducts daily maintenancechecks onautomatedandmanual material handling equipment, includingpallet jacks,cargo sleds,forklifts, Delta III transportvehicles, passenger vans,and pick-up trucks.

• Implements standard operating procedures and oversees the review and revision of operating procedures, asrequired

• Follows procedures for loading passengersand cargo aboardaircraft

• Attends and/or conducts dailyweeklysafety meetings and provides attendance and subjectmatterdocumentation.

• Maintainsairfield inventories each shift reflecting all pallets, looseloadcargo, and passenger survivalbags

• Coordinates the building of oversized material onto pallettrains,following a providedpriority list Ensuresthat proper restraint isused, andcenter ofbalance is calculatedandmarkedaccurately 

• Directly supervises Air Transportation Specialist III, evaluating employee’s performance throughout the season and providing end-of-season evaluation.

• Indirectly supervises rotating cargo teams at the airfield and provides feedback on performance, including input for end-of-season evaluations.

• Provides clear communication between the airfield and the Movement Control Center (MCC) throughout theshiftconcerning delays, passenger/cargo issues, and any deviation from normal airfield operations.

• Interacts with the National Science Foundation(NSF),military personnel, and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.

• Handles confidential matters (personnel actions,medical evaluations, etc.)in accordance withUSAPpolicy.

• Responsible for implementing andmaintaininga safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

• Performs other duties asrequired

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s Degree andat leasttwo years’experience in freight movement, including documenting,expediting, tracking, and hazardous material transportationisrequired Anadditionalfour years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Airlift Mobility Command (AMC) Load Planner Certification must beattainedprior to deployment; training is provided if current certification is not already held.

• Aminimum oftwo yearsof air cargo supervisory or leadership experience.

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Knowledge of passenger and cargo movement functions, including transportaircrafttypes, capabilities, and configurations; weight and balance factors; airlift transportation directives and documentation; cargo securing techniques; operation of material handling and other types of loading equipment or devices; and interpreting and followingaircraftload plans.

Preferred:

• Class “A” is preferred, issued in the United States.

• Familiarity with automated data processing/tracking programs such as MAXIMO, ICODES, and Microsoft Office 2016 software within the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

• Working knowledge of US Air Force loading regulations (dash 9).

• Previousexperience with remote site and/or polarlogisticsoperations.

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.

• Mustparticipatein community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

• Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.