SUPERVISORY MARINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

📍 Singapore, Singapore · 🏛 Military Sealift Command · 💰 $107,446–$139,684 per year · 🎓 GS 14 · 🧭 Transportation Operations (2150) · ⏳ Closes Nov 18, 2026 · 4 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 12, 2026
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About this job

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will serve as a full Deputy to the Director of Operations and shares equally in the responsibility for ensuring that the Directorate's mission is successfully implemented and executed.

You will exercise program management responsibilities and provides technically authoritative advice, expert analysis, and assistance to resolve issues.

You will provide inputs for generating future requirements, formulating operational and administrative policy, and in the active execution of program implementation.

You will actively participates on Fleet Commander and MSC Headquarters level committees/meetings to provide briefs and supporting documents to support work effort.

You will provide expert advice and counsel in the development, analysis and presentation of metrics to support future requirements.

You will ensure maintenance of position management programs.

You will assist the Commander by assigning and reviewing work; monitors accomplishment for timeliness and acceptability; and provides advice, counsel and instruction.

You will provide meaningful input or prepares performance standards and evaluations. Reviews performance evaluations made by subordinate supervisors on their employees. Identifies and assures training needs are met.

You will hear and resolves employee complaints, and effects corrective and/or disciplinary measures.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Mastery of general and militarily specific transportation, operations and managerial concepts, principles, and methodologies related to fleet combat logistics and USTRANCOM strategic sealift mission requirements. Expert knowledge of marine cargo transportation, policies, practices and as well as expertise in merchant ship and naval auxiliary ship construction capabilities and operating procedures to support mission requirements of CLF and strategic sealift. Technical expertise and practical ability to foster and maintain operational and administrative relationships with Fleet Commanders, mission sponsors, other DOD activities, government agencies and private organizations in the maritime industry. Mastery of Marine Transportation Management policies. Applies expert knowledge of marine transportation principles, ship type classes and Safety Management System (SMS), as well as Ordnance Handling and AT/FP programs to provide policy guidance; coordinate ship operational schedules against TYPCOM maintenance requirements during Regular Overhauls (ROHs), Mid Term Availabilities (MTA) and Voyage Repairs (VR); arrangement of contractor resources for in port husbanding services during exercises and maintenance periods. Expert knowledge of Project Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Risk Assessment, Internal Management Control Program, Contingency planning, Continuity of Operation methodologies, practices and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge and the ability to practically apply Explosive Safety Quantity Distance (ESQD) restrictions for all classes of CLF and strategic sealift ships, in all conditions of explosive loading, in all port facilities in the SEVENTHFLT AOR. Expertise in AT/FP to interpret agency proposed policy then develop standard operating procedures for the command and subordinate organization components; make recommendations on course of actions to maintain compliance to regulatory guidelines; assess risk then identify corrective action. Comprehensive knowledge of Bunker Fuel Program. Knowledge and ability to coordinate the development of bunker fuel plan (which addresses properly handling of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) within the workplace, and their disbursing, storage and disposition procedures) for MSC vessels within the AOR. Comprehensive knowledge of the local Incident Command System (ICS) when activated in response to natural or man-made emergency conditions by Navy region authorities. Ability to coordinate CTG 73.7/MSCFE operations in support of emergency operations. Practical knowledge of the DoD Acquisition Management Program. Knowledge of the processes, practices, and procedures defined within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) associated with Pre/Post Contract Award process in order to obtain contractor support in the accomplishment of in port husbanding and AT/FP services. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-operations-series-2150/ 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.

Education

This position does not require education. Additional Information: Temporary duty (TDY) away from the office environment will be required for conferences, in support of exercises. Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) may be required in the course of assignments. The work environment may be industrial and involve climbing of ladders, and maneuvering within confined spaces onboard ships.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

How to apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages via email titled "Application for MSC Supervisory Marine Transportation Specialist, N3, Singapore" To [email protected] AND [email protected] Facsimile applications will not be considered. Resumes/Questions sent to any other email addresses will not be reviewed or forwarded. 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.

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Required documents

A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.

What to expect next

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Other information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this SUPERVISORY MARINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $107,446–$139,684 per year (GS 14).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 18, 2026 — 4 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Singapore, Singapore with the Military Sealift Command.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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