Overview

　　JOB TITLE: Terminal Barging Manager

　　LOCATION: Bethel and Dillingham, AK

　　UIC, Bowhead Transport seeks a full-time, land-based Terminal Barging Manager to supervise two marine vessels (e.g., tugboats with barges) . The Terminal Barging Manager will be responsible for all terminal operations necessary to manage the required equipment & personnel for each location. Tasks will include but are not limited to receiving & loading cargo, operating equipment (e.g., forklifts & loaders), completing voyage manifests, and maintaining clear & consistent communications with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Bowhead Transport Management’s direction.

　　About Bowhead Transport and the UIC Corporation:

　　UIC is one of Alaska’s largest companies with 4,000 employees and fifty-four subsidiaries. UIC is proud of our expanding operations, which currently span over twenty-five different industries and business lines throughout most of the United States and in many foreign countries. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder values. Bowhead Transport is the Northwest Marine division of the UIC organization. Our diverse fleet of vessels provides our customers with comprehensive marine solutions in challenging environments throughout Alaska.

　　Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, Bowhead Transport Company offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans and paid-time-off programs for eligible full-time employees.

　　Responsibilities

　　Terminal Barging Manager Essential Functions Include:

　　Supervise two 2-person crews under the direct guidance of the Director of Operations.

　　Maintain the delivery schedule created by the General Manager.

　　Coordinate daily safety and status update meetings.

　　Demonstrate the ability to follow the chain of command.

　　Effectively manage time, scheduling tasks based on known requirements.

　　Compile voyage manifests, dangerous cargo manifests, bills of lading, and other necessary reports as information becomes available.

　　Maintain close correspondence with Port Directors in Bethel and Dillingham.

　　Notify customers of freight delivery before the river barge arrives at the destination

　　Communicate effectively through speaking & writing

　　Under the direction and supervision of the Port Engineer, perform minor repairs and maintenance on terminal equipment

　　Display proven safety consciousness, recognizing and reporting safety hazards

　　Assist operators in loading and unloading barges in Bethel/Dillingham, using

　　Organize freight in the Bethel/Dillingham yard and stage cargo for M/V and line-haul barges.

　　Support the Cargo Operations Manager during the loading and unloading of line-haul barges docking in Bethel/Dillingham, as requested.

　　Foster and maintain professional relationships with individuals in communities along the Kuskokwim & Nushagak River System.

　　Seek new sales opportunities in the areas of operation when time allows.

　　Direct customers to the pricing team when attempting to obtain a quote for a customer.

　　Organize flights for the crew as needed.

　　Ensure cleanliness in both hub locations.

　　Operate heavy equipment as needed.

　　Participate in other company operations in various locations throughout Alaska, as necessary.

　　Demonstrate the ability to operate each vessel or serve as a deckhand/operator in case of an emergency, which will be considered an advantage.

　　Licenses, Credentials, Requirements and Experience:

　　1 year of experience operating cargo-delivering equipment.

　　2 years of Large Hyster Forklift or Loader Operator experience on barges

　　Forklift Certification (preferred).

　　49CFT Hazardous Materials Training (preferred)

　　Qualifications

　　Physical & Environmental Demands: The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to, docks, ports, bays, beaches, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of regular duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

　　Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

　　Repetitive neck, shoulder, wrist, and lower back movements.

　　Static neck, shoulders, wrist, and lower back postures.

　　Walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.

　　Handling of cables, chains, or hooks.

　　Particular attention is paid to other workers who may give hand signals to guide the object's movement through the workspace.

　　Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

　　Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.

　　Perform work in dusty environments and all temperature/weather conditions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.

　　Walking on slippery, uneven surfaces.

　　Remote work sites with limited resources and infrastructure.

　　Work with a safety-first mindsetApplicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver's license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.UIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance.( https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ ).The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).UIC Commercial Services, LLC is a holding company under Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaska Native Corporation providing a wide variety of services including a full range of construction services, design and architecture services, environmental consulting, permitting and compliance and remediation, oil and gas support, ocean-going cargo and shipping services and specialized companies. Several of our companies are SBA 8(a) certified, small, disadvantaged businesses and offer substantially competitive rates. Collectively, we offer a breadth of services which we perform with a focus on quality results. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. #L1-WW1

　　Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

　　Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

　　UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

　　All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

　　UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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　　ID 2024-20029

　　Category Mariners/Vessels/Diesel Engineers

　　Location : Location US-AK-Bethel

　　Travel Requirement N/A

　　Additional Locations US-AK-Dillingham