• Maintains a safe and properly organized and maintained workplace and demonstrates a high level of safety awareness. • Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals, policies and procedures. • Applies high level of accuracy and working knowledge of dangerous goods transportation regulations for all nine hazard classes in compliance with 49CFR parts 100 - 185, ICAO, IATA, AFMAN 24-604 and/or IMDG Code. • Accurately identifies, classifies, packages, marks, labels and documents hazardous materials for appropriate mode of transport and/or multi-modal shipments. • Safely handles/stores hazardous materials in accordance with applicable federal and/or military regulations. • Researches and responds to customer inquiries regarding transport regulations of hazardous materials. • Packs temperature-controlled science samples in accordance with established procedures for both commercial airline and surface shipping methods. • Loads ISO shipping containers by hand and with machinery. Performs blocking and bracing methods of securing cargo inside containers to comply with maritime shipping requirements. • Accurately tracks movement of cargo throughout all phases of shipment. • Performs daily routine prevention maintenance checks on ATO vehicles and loaders and ensures each vehicle has proper operating/safety equipment aboard (i.e. chocks, window scrapers, etc.). • Safely transports McMurdo-generated cargo to appropriate staging areas for intercontinental and instracontinental shipments. Ensures staging areas are properly maintained and organized. • Safely operates all ATO vehicles in varying road and weather conditions while obeying all speed limits. • Applies a thorough working knowledge of MAXIMO. Palletizes cargo and applies proper restraint. • Communicates via two-way radio in accordance with proper radio etiquette and procedures. • Must be capable of regularly lifting 40 pounds (safety regulation maximum). • May be required to carry pager and respond call-out during off-duty hours. • Regularly works 9 hour shifts for a total of minimum 54 hours/week and potentially longer shifts during resupply vessel operations or as necessary throughout the season. • Provide training to USAP or NSF personnel under direction of Hazardous Cargo Supervisor. • Performs other duties as required. Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses: • High School diploma or GED • Four years of experience of inventory control, warehousing, or aircraft cargo handling experience, including receipt, storage, and/or retrieval Expected Skills and Competencies: • HazMat employees must complete required initial training of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN24-604 within 90 days of beginning the job in 5 key training areas: o general awareness/familiarization o function-specific o safety o security awareness o in-depth security training, if a security plan is required • Previous experience in a customer service environment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2000 software within the Microsoft Windows operating system, and hazardous materials databases • Knowledge of aircraft load planning and regulations governing transportation of hazardous materials • Clear, accurate, concise communication skills. • Capable of interpretation of law text. • Ability to adapt to dynamic situations. Preferred: • Cargo operations experience within the USAP Program is preferred. • Certification of training and/or previous knowledge, use, and understanding of 49CFR, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN 24-604 is preferred. Physical and/or Other Requirements: • Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods • Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica • Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer • Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF • Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position. • Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position. • Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives. • Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 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