TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SPECIALIST)

United States Fleet Forces Command

Portsmouth, VAFull-time$63–99K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$63–99K/yr
Location
Portsmouth, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceMaster's degree

Job overview

United States Fleet Forces Command is hiring a TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SPECIALIST). The Transportation Specialist (Radioactive Material Specialist) serves in the Radiological Work Facility at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, applying DOT and NAVSEA regulations to certify and manage transport of hazardous and radioactive materials, overseeing shipments, inspections, and logistical sequencing while briefing personnel and ensuring compliance.

Key focus areas include Serve as Transportation Specialist in Radiological Work Facility, Apply DOT and NAVSEA regulations to certify and manage transport of hazardous and radioactive materials, and Evaluate carrier capabilities and approve customized blocking, bracing, and tie‑down arrangements for oversized shipments.

Important skills include Applying DOT Regulations Title 49 CFR, Applying NAVSEA Directives, Certifying Transport Of Radioactive Materials, Evaluating Carrier Capabilities, Customizing Blocking Bracing And Tie-Down Arrangements, and Physical Inspections Of Shipments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Applying DOT Regulations Title 49 CFRApplying NAVSEA DirectivesCertifying Transport of Radioactive MaterialsEvaluating Carrier CapabilitiesCustomizing Blocking Bracing and Tie-Down ArrangementsPhysical Inspections of ShipmentsRadiological Survey Data AnalysisBriefing PersonnelDrafting Transportation Instruction UpdatesPreparing Shipping Papers and Status ReportsCoordinating Commercial Freight OperationsVerifying Load-Securing MethodsCommunicating Transportation ProceduresPlanning Material MovementsLogistical Problem SolvingSegregation Processing and Packaging of Radioactive WasteInspecting Shipments for Damage and Documentation AccuracyMaintaining Positive Control of Radioactive MaterialEstablishing Logistical Sequences for Radioactive Material

Qualifications

GS-11At Least 1 Year Specialized Experience at GS-09 Grade LevelAt Least 1 Year Specialized Experience at GS-07 Grade LevelSecret Security ClearancePh.D. Or Equivalent Doctoral DegreeMaster's or Equivalent Graduate Degree

Full job description

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. 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. 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. You will solve complex logistical problems and ensure the timely, compliant movement of hazardous material. You will 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. You will 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. You will establish detailed logistical sequences for the preparation, receipt, and shipment of radioactive material in support of nuclear and non-nuclear maintenance operations. You develop and approve customized tie-down and bracing arrangements for over-sized or dimensional loads. You will certify that all shipments of radioactive material are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled in accordance with all federal and military regulations. Security clearance required: Secret

Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-11 Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related GS-09 master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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