Logistics Coordinator - PWRT

Job Title

Logistics Coordinator - PWRT

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,407.73 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Texas A&M Public Works Response Team (TX-PWRT) Logistics Coordinator will make a difference by providing logistical support and technical assistance for the program during daily operations; and with the deployment of resources when activated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management State Operations Center (SOC) by interfacing regularly with SOC operations staff and collaborating with public works agencies (federal, state, and local) to provide public works solutions to local public works incidents. Functions include purchasing, fleet and equipment maintenance, shipping, inventory control, contracting, vendor coordination, event coordination, staff training and supervision. This includes serving as a TX-PWRT SOC Liaison, DDEOC Agency Representative or TDEM IMT Liaison during state deployments; and assisting with performing cost analysis as needed to ensure the TX-PWRT is within specified funding parameters.

The Logistics Coordinator reports to the Program Director/Operations Chief of the TX-PWRT.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (equivalency: will consider an Associate’s degree with four years of logistics coordination related experience or a High School Diploma/GED with six years of logistics coordination related experience.)

• Two years of related logistics experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in business or logistics management, emergency management, or related discipline.

• Five or more years of work experience in Logistics, Public Works, Emergency Management, or Organizational Leadership.

• Knowledge of TEEX business and financial procedures.

• Knowledge and experience of the State of Texas ESF-3 structure.

• Experience working in a team environment with other agencies/responders.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to regularly use a computer/keyboard.

• Ability to work in warehouse or austere conditions with potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.

• Ability to lift, carry or load up to 50 lbs. of equipment and materials.

• Physical conditioning consistent with movement of PWRT equipment or shipments.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of freight shipping processes/requirements.

• Intermediate knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources.

• Working knowledge of office software programs (Microsoft Office 365).

• Strong customer service skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.

• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, possess self-starter and time management skills.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Equipment: 

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.

• Forklift.

• Hand truck.

• Hand/power