Logistics Technician

**This position is contingent upon award of contract/contract requirements.**

ALEX is seeking an experienced Logistics Technician responsible for providing escort of classified materials.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Securely and safely escort and transport classified diplomatic pouches in the assigned metropolitan area with occasional escort and transport to other CONUS or OCONUS destinations.
• Provide airport and seaport security watch for classified diplomatic pouches as they are loaded and/or off loaded from vessels.
• Build, open and secure classified pouch facilities in accordance with any applicable Federal and local office regulations.
• Safely operate U.S. Government vehicles and material handling equipment, including: delivery trucks, capacity NTE 26,001 pounds and cargo passenger vans NTE 15 passenger capacity; vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions; powered lift trucks (forklifts) ride-on or walk behind; non-powered lift devices, such as pallet trucks/pallet jacks, tie down straps, ratchet straps, pallet netting and pry-bars.
• Handle material and pouches through physical labor or material handling equipment- individual items and pouches may exceed 70 lbs. and may be canvas bags or crates.
• Lift and place pouches onto or remove from warehouse pallets, wooden/plastic skids or aircraft pallets/aircraft cans after removing shrink-wrap or other tie down materials or devices.
• Attach shrink-wrap, tie down material, or other securing devices.
• Lift, load, and unload pouches onto trucks and vans manually or with MHE.
• Move pouches with MHE or manually within warehouse.
• Use the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) to enter items dropped off by customers and sign OF-120 Diplomatic Pouch Mail Registration Forms; build pouches with items for onward delivery to intended destinations with accurate weights and measurements, identifying any pouch restrictions in ILMS and communicating them to customers; generate and enclose required paperwork; distribute items to authorized local customers, collecting signatures for recordkeeping, and documenting the transaction for each item in ILMS.
• Create, reschedule, reroute, dispatch, and/or inactivate shipments in ILMS as required; generate accurate DS-7600 Diplomatic Pouch Certification and Receipt forms and other paperwork; work with the ILMS Help Desk to troubleshoot and resolve software issues; locate and track items and pouches within ILMS for sending and receiving offices; complete forms and paperwork pertinent to the escort and transport of diplomatic pouches and cargo.
• Act as a liaison with airport security office and/or airline personnel to ensure courier access to the tarmac and airport terminal; coordinates with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Office to ensure timely clearance of diplomatic pouches arriving from/departing to Foreign Service posts.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including classified pouch facilities and keeping vehicles clean, especially with removal of debris leftover in the movement of material and trash.
• Assist with keeping vehicles in good working condition by monitoring tire pressure, fuel level, engine status, and checking for any damage before and after use.
• Work with the General Services Administration (GSA) to get repair and maintenance work orders approved.
• Take vehicles for fueling, oil changes, maintenance and repairs as assigned.

• 5 or more years of direct experience in logistics, warehousing, and property management.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Medical clearance to performing the outlined responsibilities to include ability to successfully pass a random standard drug test.
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift & handle objects and pouches up to 70 pounds.
• Capable of working in a warehouse environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• ILMS Experience.
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants within a 45-minute commute.

Education and Clearance Requirements:

• High School diploma.
• Top Secret Clearance (Ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access).

About Us. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Marshall, VA, ALEX - Alternative Experts, LLC (ALEX) is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Women Owned Small Business that's changing the way government does business by delivering a powerful, industry-leading array of core services to help its clients achieve mission-critical objectives. ALEX provides a variety of benefits designed to help meet the needs of our employees. See a summary of ALEX's Employee Benefits for more information.

ALEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

In order to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, we reasonably believe the pay range for this position is between $31 - $37/HR. Multiple factors are taken into account with any offer of employment by ALEX, including experience, education, and skills.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow employees to meet the essential functions of the job unless those accommodations cause undue hardships to the employer. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@alexinc.com.