Sachbearb. (Schiffsfrachtverkehr) Germersheim, Germany Ausschreibungsbereich WHO MAY APPLY? Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany. AND EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany. Hauptaufgaben Planning: Provides assessment of adequacy of contract berth, warehouse and staging area to operations supervisor in order to meet cargo handling requirements and priorities. Reviews contractor developed production schedules based on Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) data for ship operations and determines requirements for labor Material Handling Equipment, and US Government owned dunnage and lashing materials to accomplish a safe, economic and efficient operation. Prepares pre-stow-plans with stow planning software (ICODES) or in longhand for outbound cargo (all classes and categories). Loaded aboard ships of the Military Sealift Command controlled fleet (includes time and voyage charters) in compliance with ships Cargo Security Manuals (CSM), standards set by the IMDG Code for the carriage of cargo, ship, capability and characteristics, maritime laws, IMDG Codes Supplement and Safety Regulations. Ensures maximum utilization of available vessel space and tonnage within the limitation of vessel's stability and trim requirements. Reviews inbound stow plan to ensure inclusion of all information necessary to plan discharge and quay operations. Participates with contractor and vessel representatives, in planning for vessel discharge loading and stowing operations. Participates in port surveys to assess port capacity for military operations. Reviews vessel, characteristics and shipping space tentatively offered by MSC and determines acceptance of the shipping space assigned in fight of specific requirements of the cargo. Inspect proposed stowage space on commercial vessels and determines suitability IAW the Universal Shipping Contract and MILSTAMP. Contracts: Performs Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties in accordance with appointment letter. Provides technical assistance to the Contracting Officer with respect to matters pertaining to port operations, ensures compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and all other technical requirements of the contract. Ensures receipt of all deliverables, inspects and accepts services required under the contract, and maintains detailed records of contractor performance. Conducts Labor Order Meetings with contractor terminal management to articulate service requirements. Certifies cost responsibilities by means of completed Labor Order Forms. Verifies whether contractor rendered services are provided IAW requirements listed on the Labor Order Form and whether additional services for extra labor, equipment rental, or other contractual services are performed and properly documented for final certification on Timekeeper Reports at end of shift/operation. Verifies contractor invoices against timekeeper reports, labor order forms and stipulations of port operations contracts. Determines whether or not hardship conditions exist and notifies Contracting Officer accordingly. Reports contractor performance by preparing and submitting contract surveillance reports and performing Quality Assurance duties in accordance with appointment letter. Reports contractual noncompliance to the operations supervisor and informs the Contracting Officer. Assesses detention charges/liquidated damages/claims/marine casualties for came, validity and liability and provides his recommendation to the Contracting Officer for evaluation and completion of possible claims order. Works in close coordination with vessel masters, chief mates, and or deck officers in the performance of their duties. Operations: Inspects and reports contractor or military port operator performance during vessel, rail, barge, and commercial line-haul (un)loading and (un)stuffing activities. Coordinates activities of military drivers and military maintenance teams. Coordinates sequencing of railcars, barge, and truck availability for (un)loading to expedite vessel operations and to avoid demurrage. Performs spot checks of warehousing operations. Performs in-stow inspections with contractor representative of cargo to identify/evaluate possible transportation damage and proper final, stow position. Provides operational progress reports to vessel representatives. During operations whereby contractors or military port operator are not familiar with special DOD cargo handling requirements, the following operational tasks are performed. Inspects cargo space available at mode of transportation for suitability and compatibility of transporting US DOD sponsored cargo and reports findings to the operations supervisor. Inspects Materiel Handling Equipment to ensure compliance with operational needs. Reports excessive/insufficient gang structures. Recommends reassignment of inefficient personnel. Recommends shifting of work force to improve operations. Recommends contractor representative in charge of operations to stop activities when wanted, by operational circumstances. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifikationsanforderungen Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels". https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge C-07: E&T Levels I&II: not creditable for positions in this occupational series. E&T Levels IIIA: The completed apprenticeship must have been as Schifffahrtkaufmann/frau, or in the transportation or Shipment occupational area, e.g., Speditionskaufmann/ frau or other similar occupation; PLUS 4 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level III B and C: not creditable for positions in this occupational series. E&T Level IVA: The completed apprenticeship must have been as Schifffahrtkaufmann/frau, or in the transportation or Shipment occupational area, e.g., Speditionskaufmann/ frau or other similar occupation; PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV B, C and D: The education and training must be related to the functions and responsibilities that are predominantly performed in this position, e.g., Transportation and Shipment, Equipment Maintenance and Repair, or similar occupation; PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level V: Graduation from a University or Fachhochschule as Diplom Ingenieur für Transportwesen or Certification as Licensed Merchant Marine Captain (AG, AM, AK-Patent) (Ausbildung zum nautischen Wachoffizier auf Fracht- und Fahrgastschiffen jeder Grösse (Fachhochschulstudium), or Completed studies in Verkehrsbetriebswirtschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Güterverkehr, Logistik oder Personenverkehr. no additional experience required. Job Related Experience: Experience that provided knowledge in waterfront cargo handling or cargo layout and planning operations. The experience must demonstrate knowledge of cargo loading ships and familiarity with marine terminal activities. The experience must have been gained in performing cargo handling operations in such positions as ship foreman or stevedore superintendent. • Applicants must be in possession of a German driver's license class B. • Office automation skills are required. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL: English Language Proficiency level B2 AND German Language Proficiency level B2 required. Description of the Language Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Auswahlkriterien auswählen General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Beschäftigungsbedingungen • The incumbent of this position is occasionally required to perform TDY (Temporary Duty Travel). • Shift work, as well as working on weekends and holidays required. • Employee may perform the work at a location away from the regular worksite (e.g. at home) on a non-routine, ad-hoc basis. This includes work performed to complete a short-term special assignment or to accommodate special circumstances. WE OFFER: - a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities - employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere - high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements: - 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement) - vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries) - various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments) Beyond the tariff agreement, - usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement) - employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards - health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.