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Admin. & Logistics Security Specialist - Iraq

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Performs administrative and logistics support in Baghdad, including maintaining personnel, property, maintenance, and operational records; preparing reports; managing schedules and timesheets; coordinating transportation, housing, shipping, billeting, storage, and maintenance; and tracking equipment and supplies. The role requires overseas logistics experience, property management expertise, Microsoft Office proficiency, a Secret clearance, medical and physical qualification, and completion of pre-deployment training.
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*****This is an overseas position, located in Baghdad, Iraq. Training, Travel, and Housing are provided*****

Position Overview:

The Administrative and Logistics Security Specialist will Perform general administrative and logistical functions.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain records, to include personnel, property, maintenance, and operational records.
  • Prepare periodic/scheduled reports.
  • Maintain duty schedules and timesheets.
  • Coordinate transportation for TO personnel, including country clearance telegrams, in-country security for incoming and outgoing personnel, and ensuring in-country housing needs are met. This responsibility does not include actually making travel arrangements (e.g., airline tickets, hotel reservations, etc.) for rotations.
  • Coordinate shipping arrangements, documenting that the proper customs, procedures, and standards are adhered to.
  • Coordinate billeting, storage, and maintenance activities.
  • Maintain active and accurate accounting of all TO equipment and supplies through a computerized file and accounting system.
  • Other administrative functions as assigned by the U.S. Government.

 

Required Qualifications:

All candidates must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Be a U.S. citizen. 
  • Be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language. 
  • Be able to pass the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract. 
  • Meet all standards as required by the contract. 
  • Have a clean driving record with a valid driver’s license.
  • Obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance. 
  • At a minimum, must possess either a Bachelor’s degree in logistics/supply chain management from an accredited institution or a current Certified Professional Property Specialist certification (www.npma.org). 
  • Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in administrative and logistical support management. 
    1. A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must have been in property management, with demonstrable experience in at least three (3) of the following areas: Acquisition, Audits, Control, Disposition and retirement, Movement and transfers, Inventory, Property Accounting, Receiving, and Records and Reporting. 
    2. A minimum of one (1) year of this experience must have been in overseas procurement and logistics management.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and possess sufficient computer skills to manage electronic files and an electronic record-keeping system.

 

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete a paid pre-deployment training course. 

 

Work Environment and Location:

The position is located in Baghdad, Iraq. Furnished housing will be provided. Travel to and from the Work Location will be provided. 

 

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed below, though not fully inclusive, are that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The employee is frequently required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 

Teleworking: No

Travel: Yes

Benefits: Yes

 

GardaWorld and its family of companies is an EOE // Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification program.

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