Personal Tracking & Locator (PTL) Logistician at Arlington

Job Description

Overview:

The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), and Office of Security Technology (ST) is responsible for the Department’s Blue Force Tracker Program (PTL).  PTL utilized GPS satellite tracking for personnel, vehicles and aircraft.  It is designed to maximize visualization of designated assets traveling and conducting operations in hostile or hazardous areas.  This position serves as a domestic team leader and will be responsible for working with DS/C/ST to provide operational, technical and logistical services pertaining to the management of the overall PTL hardware/software requirements and network availability. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical support for all levels of the PTL program to include planning and projects current and future PTL system/hardware requirements in order to ensure consistent operations and availability.
• Perform the procurement, packing and shipment of PTL systems and fly-away kits.
• Assist testing vendor repaired items to verify that they are operational prior to returning said items to the field.
• Identify replenishment requirements of PTL hardware.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:   

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to stand, walk and sit for a prolonged period of time; use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distant vision. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Medical conditions or physical impediments may disqualify candidates from overseas work where comprehensive medical care may be limited or unavailable, or where the condition or impediment would put the individual at unacceptable risk. Duties may be performed in an active combat zone where the employee would be required to seek shelter. There may be stress, psychological and physical hardships, and the possibility of living in field conditions associated with this position.

 

 

 

Travel: May be required to travel OCONUS to facilities in critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions. Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.

 

 

 

Work Environment: Full-time, 40-hour week in a general office and warehouse environments.

 

 

 

Work Location: The CONUS work locations will be in DOS Annexes in Arlington, VA and/or Springfield, VA. The location of high-risk environment will be disclosed upon interview.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Requirements

Education/Knowledge and/or Experience: 

• High School Diploma + 10 years of experience is required and/or
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience
• Expertise in large-scale logistics
• Familiarity with tactical tracking operations preferred
• Minimum 5 years professional work experience in a military or government environment is required
• Ability to communicate and coordinate actions effectively with individuals at all organizational and management levels, including other agencies outside of the Department.
• Deliver equipment to State Department Logistical Operations Center (LOC) located in Springfield, VA.
• Knowledge of Government procurement systems preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite products including, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook software.
• Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Self motivation and ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast paced environment, and have a strong attention for detail.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:   

None Required

 

Security Clearance: 

SECRET Level Required

• Must have a current US Government SECRET Personnel Security Clearance or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered Investigation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must also be able to maintain a US Government SECRET clearance.

Country: USA, State: Virginia, City: Arlington, Company: Olgoonik Development LLC.