Management Assistant, Corrosion Repair Operations

Vision Point Systems, Inc. is recruiting a qualified Management Assistant for immediate employment to support our U.S. Marine Corps client at the Camp Kinser Corrosion Repair Facility (CRF) in Okinawa, Japan. The CRF Management Assistant augments USMC Government staff by providing subject matter expertise in the areas of: CRF Operations, Production Control, Database Management, Quality Assurance, Facility Management, and Administrative Support. Typical duties include:

• CRF production control and materials management data recording within the Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC) Program Management Tool; submit weekly data information queries to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) CPAC Program Office
• Receive equipment scheduled for repair at the CRF; conduct Joint Limited Technical Inspection (J/LTI) with owning unit and CRF contractor and document results. Induct equipment into the CRF and monitor production throughout the repair process.
• Coordinate equipment CRF  delivery, recovery, and maintenance troubleshooting with USMC, USA, USN, and USAF units using the CRF.
• Inform units when assets are completed and ready for pickup. Release completed equipment to owning units; conduct J/LTI with owning unit and document results.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections of completed work as required and record/analyze quality data. Maintain quality data records.
• Coordinate with Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) officials on all facility management concerns including, but not limited to, facility maintenance requests, real property inventory and accountability, Garrison Mobile Equipment (GME), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and Hazardous Waste (HW) management, DLA-Disposition Services, etc.
• Develop and maintain CRF administrative documents such as SOPs, Site Safety Plans, etc.
• Perform additional tasks requested by the CRF Manager and/or MCSC CPAC Team Lead to alleviate Government labor shortfalls.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• >4 years’ experience in production control, maintenance management, or maintenance administration.
• Ability to access USMC networks (favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or higher background investigation).
• Ability to meet civilian component requirements per the U.S./Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Article 1b (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, no residency status in Japan).
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a fast-paced operational environment, while adapting to unplanned urgent requirements.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multi-disciplined team environment.
• Functional knowledge of the Microsoft Office365 productivity suite including MS Access.
• Valid U.S. drivers’ license.

Desired Experience:

• Applicants will be considered highly qualified if they possess one or more of the following:
• Demonstrated successful experience leading military maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the USMC CPAC Program Management Database operations.
• Associate’s degree (or higher) in Business or Management.
• Professional management certifications (e.g., Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).
• Professional coatings certifications (e.g., Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC), etc.).
• Functional conversational Japanese ability.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Most work is in an office setting; however, the CRF is a large-scale industrial coating facility, and the selected applicant will be exposed to typical inconveniences and hazards associated with this type of environment such as loud noise, heavy machinery movements, hazardous materials, and dust. The selected applicant will be required to wear a respirator, hard-hat, eye and ear protection, and safety shoes when accessing shop industrial spaces. Vision Point Systems will provide all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

International Benefits Plans are available.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.