TDY Traverse Operations Supervisor

Position Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for problem solving, navigation, supervision of ground penetrating radar  

(GPR) operations, analysis of GPR images, coordination of air support, supervision of ASC employees and camp visitors, cooking, communications, weather observation, cargo movement, equipment operation, repair and maintenance, trail maintenance, crew briefings, safety tailgate meetings, constant hazard assessment, route hazard mitigation, detailed record keeping, employee evaluations, end of season reporting and public presentations of traverse information.  

• Adheres to planned traverse pace and identified field tasking, within reason. Works directly with ASC and NSF management to ensure all parties are informed of current status and any changes to the schedule or tasking.  

• Ensures that all personnel operating the GPR are fully trained and following all procedures at all times. Determines if crevasses encountered on the trail are safe to cross using several methods (GPR analysis, hot water drill exploration, possibly with the use of explosives and through the use of formulas and standards provided by engineers).  

• Uses sound judgment in conducting all traverse operations in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures, company policies, and objectives. Communicates daily progress to the Traverse Operations Manager, Science Traverse Supervisor and/or Field Operations Manager.  

• Supervises traverse staff and completes end of season evaluations for personnel. Assigns tasking and outlines priorities daily. Identifies and communicates times for starting, stopping, breaks, meals, etc. Determines operational tempo based on environmental and scheduling factors.  

• Serves as safety coordinator. Implements USAP's environmental, health and safety programs and holds regular safety meetings. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace and that all safety related rules and regulations are adhered to. Ensures that nothing is left in the field and that any releases to the environment are remediated properly and documented accordingly.  

• Communicates all safety incidents and near misses using the ASC reporting protocols.  

• Communicates professionally with their staff to relay information needed to be successful in their jobs. This includes, but is not limited to: staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, structured trainings, SOP’s, and safety practices.  

• Ensures that all facilities and equipment are maintained and operated safely, that the camp is tidy, and that waste is stored properly throughout the season. Responsible for all hazardous cargo identification, labeling, and handling prior to disposal upon return to McMurdo Station.  

• Handles confidential matters in accordance with management policy. Ensures that all paperwork is filled out with integrity and that all department metrics are met.  

• Assists the Traverse Operations Manager in the completion of the After Operations Report and other end of season reports. May participate in traverse planning and the selection of traverse staff during the off-season.  

• Interacts with all crew members, ASC management, the National Science Foundation, US military and other agency officials, through email, over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.  

• Maintains, organizes and transfe