·          Team leader for a cargo crew consisting of five personnel.  Responsible for cargo movement including receipt, storage, retrieval and onward movement of USAP materials.  Ensures cargo shipments are accurately tracked.

·          Coordinates with Airfield Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Cargo Coordinator and Load Planner on all cargo staging or transportation needs and submits documentation for cargo received, delivered and inventoried.

·          Conducts daily safety meetings and provides attendance and subject documentation.

·          Safely operates and conducts preventative maintenance on forklifts (2,000 to 15,000 lb. capacities), track-loaders, cargo/passenger Deltas, airport passenger vans, and tractor-trailers.  Also conducts training on these vehicles for departmental personnel.

·          Supervises and trains cargo crews and provides individual training as necessary.

·          Responsible for executing and documenting quality assurance inspections of all phases of the cargo build-up and transport process.

·          Accurately uses Transportation Control Numbers (TCN) and barcode data tracking.

·          Adheres to ATO and Air Force regulations for proper cargo placement on 463L pallets and tie-down methods.

·          Supervises the receipt, identification and distribution of cargo to appropriate agencies proficiently without incurring cargo misplacement or damage.

·          Maintains and performs required preventative maintenance and inventory of Tie-Down Equipment.

·          Identifies, prepares and labels damaged aircraft pallets and tie-down equipment for shipment to CONUS.

·          Supervises the organization and maintenance of cargo area for an efficient and safe work environment.

·          Maintains inventory of USAP Cargo warehouse packaging items.

·          Is responsible for the organization of USAP Cargo staging locations.

·          Oversees packing and loading of retrograde cargo into vessel containers.

·          Recognizes and executes procedures for the retrieval and storage of Ice Cores. 

·          Oversees all phases of cargo generating procedures at USAP and ATO. *

·          Provides assistance to all grantees and other agencies in the processing of their cargo.

·          Ensures accuracy of information recorded in retrograde logbooks. 

·          Interacts with National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.

·          Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management policy.

·          Evaluates and documents employees’ performance throughout the season, thus creating a reference document for mid-season and end of the season employee evaluations.

·          Must also be willing to work rotating shifts including weekends and extra hours as required.  Work 12 hours shifts, during re-supply  operations.

·          Must be capable of regularly lifting at least the safety regulation maximum.

·          Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions during a 12-hour shift.