Logistics Technician with Security Clearance

Description This position is contingent upon award of contract/contract requirements. ALEX is seeking an experienced Logistics Technician responsible for providing escort of classified materials. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Securely and safely escort and transport classified diplomatic pouches in the assigned metropolitan area with occasional escort and transport to other CONUS or OCONUS destinations.
- Provide airport and seaport security watch for classified diplomatic pouches as they are loaded and/or off loaded from vessels.
- Build, open and secure classified pouch facilities in accordance with any applicable Federal and local office regulations.
- Safely operate U.S. Government vehicles and material handling equipment, including: delivery trucks, capacity NTE 26,001 pounds and cargo passenger vans NTE 15 passenger capacity; vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions; powered lift trucks (forklifts) ride-on or walk behind; non-powered lift devices, such as pallet trucks/pallet jacks, tie down straps, ratchet straps, pallet netting and pry-bars.
- Handle material and pouches through physical labor or material handling equipment- individual items and pouches may exceed 70 lbs. and may be canvas bags or crates.
- Lift and place pouches onto or remove from warehouse pallets, wooden/plastic skids or aircraft pallets/aircraft cans after removing shrink-wrap or other tie down materials or devices.
- Attach shrink-wrap, tie down material, or other securing devices.
- Lift, load, and unload pouches onto trucks and vans manually or with MHE.
- Move pouches with MHE or manually within warehouse.
- Use the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) to enter items dropped off by customers and sign OF-120 Diplomatic Pouch Mail Registration Forms; build pouches with items for onward delivery to intended destinations with accurate weights and measurements, identifying any pouch restrictions in ILMS and communicating them to customers; generate and enclose required paperwork; distribute items to authorized local customers, collecting signatures for recordkeeping, and documenting the transaction for each item in ILMS.
- Create, reschedule, reroute, dispatch, and/or inactivate shipments in ILMS as required; generate accurate DS-7600 Diplomatic Pouch Certification and Receipt forms and other paperwork; work with the ILMS Help Desk to troubleshoot and resolve software issues; locate and track items and pouches within ILMS for sending and receiving offices; complete forms and paperwork pertinent to the escort and transport of diplomatic pouches and cargo.
- Act as a liaison with airport security office and/or airline personnel to ensure courier access to the tarmac and airport terminal; coordinates with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Office to ensure timely clearance of diplomatic pouches arriving from/departing to Foreign Service posts.
- Maintain clean and orderly work area, including classified pouch facilities and keeping vehicles clean, especially with removal of debris leftover in the movement of material and trash.
- Assist with keeping vehicles in good working condition by monitoring tire pressure, fuel level, engine status, and checking for any damage before and after use.
- Work with the General Services Administration (GSA) to get repair and maintenance work orders approved.
- Take vehicles for fueling, oil changes, maintenance and repairs as assigned. Requirements - 5 or more years of direct experience in logistics, warehousing, and property management.
- Valid State Driver's License.
- Medical clearance to performing the outlined responsibilities to include ability to successfully pass a random standard drug test.
- Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.
- Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Ability to lift & handle objects and pouches up to 70 pounds.
- Capable of working in a warehouse environment. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - ILMS Experience. Preference will be given to qualified applicants within a 45-minute commute. Education and Clearance Requirements: - High School diploma.
- Top Secret Clearance (Ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access).