PIER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PIER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST in the PORT OPERATIONS PROGRAM of NB SAN DIEGO.

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: Managing maritime activities safely and efficiently by applying knowledge of port operations and organizational structures.

Performing port operations program functions and procedures, including interpreting and enforcing operation rules and standard practices.

Utilizing in-depth understanding of ship characteristics such as length, draft, mooring requirements, and special operation considerations.

Ensuring safe and efficient operations by assessing the impacts of tides and currents. Implementing approved methods to safeguard and stow equipment.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will direct daily pier inspections to ensure an effective waterfront management program is in place under the Port Operations IPD leadership.
• You will carries out the daily plan and coordinates adjustments to the schedule, which may be required due to fleet requirements, emergencies, equipment casualties or weather considerations.
• You will maintain close contact with vessel Executive Officers and Operations Officers concerning vessel movements, mooring locations, mission requirement changes, and operating schedules.
• You will supervise all waterfront re-fueling efforts in support of tenants and visiting U.S Navy and foreign ships with the DoN's SEA Card Fuel Program.