Disposal Yard Specialist (AN)

The Disposal Yard Specialist will be based at Amentum Baghdad Diplomatic Service Center (BDSC) in Baghdad, Iraq, and serve the Base Life Support Services contract in support of the State Department. This position will report to the Disposal Yard Manager. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.

• Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

• Ensures data accuracy and update of equipment inventory database.

• Ensure that related data processing activities meet the requirements.

• Process excess turn-in documentation for all controlled and non-controlled excess equipment and materials.

• Review, reconcile, adjust and process all inventory transactions.

• Process Survey Reports for all missing equipment.

• Process and coordinate Equipment Transfers.

• Perform positive verbal and written communication skills with all internal and external

• customers.

• Assist in a broad scope of direct and indirect support activities involving customer owned.

• equipment as necessary to complete assigned tasks.

• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting a DOD or DOS program Exposure, at least two (2) years of international experience.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior proven experience in Property Disposal operations with Defense Reutilization Management Operations (DRMO), Hazmat experience.

• Required at least a minimum of 2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment to include up to a 30K Forklift.

• Experience with cutting torches to include plasma cutters.

• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.

• Commitment to maintaining a high-performance team which delivers customer service excellence.

• Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.

• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

• Education: A high school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma), Bachelor’s Degree in related field fifteen (15) yeas of related experience.

• Passport, Licenses and Certifications:

• As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts , candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.

• Valid drivers’ license

• Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or be able to obtain a favorable US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract.

• Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.

• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and drug examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and drug requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

• Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.

• Department of State experience.

• Five to seven years of international experience in challenging locations, preferably working in the Middle East, with a working knowledge of customs and cultural differences.

• Experience working with Amentum-PAE.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in Quality Control Management.

• Successful management of multiple sites in geographically dispersed locations.

• Ability to collect, analyze and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports.

• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, and sensitivity to other cultures.

• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and administrative details in a fast paced and constantly changing environment. Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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