MARINE CARGO SPECIALIST

MARINE CARGO SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Colts Neck, New Jersey

Salary Range: $72737 - $94563 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as a MARINE CARGO SPECIALIST in the ORDNANCE SUPPORT DIVISION (271) of NMCLANT DET EARLE NJ.

Major Duties:

• You will evaluate the physical characteristics of the ship (blueprint) to ascertain capacity upon receiving the proposed load listing, and the name of the assigned ship.
• You will assemble the package from the proposed load listing into workable units by Coast Guard Class, weight and cube, in order to proceed with pre-planning.
• You will coordinate with various other depots/commands that have pre-loaded cargo, to assure proper spaces compatibility and stability.
• You will assign the proper manpower for best efficiency, schedule the work daily for Waterfront and magazine personnel.
• You will direct and advise Ordnance personnel on technical aspects of stowage.
• You will prepare cost estimates and detailed job orders and investigate differences between estimated and detailed job orders.

Qualifications: To qualify for the MARINE CARGO SPECIALIST, GS-2161-09, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of 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 with and knowledge of ammunition compatibility. Experience compiling data, computing figures and preparing reports. Experience communicating with all levels of management and must be organized. Experience investigating, analyzing and recommending solutions to complex problems. 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.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: nmclant_recruitment_announcements_60478_mcs@us.navy.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. Point of contact: Bernd W. Harms Email: bernd.w.harms.civ@us.navy.mil Phone: 732-866-2230 All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-04