Employment Opportunity: Associate Trade Compliance and Logistics

The EarthScope Primary Instrument Center (EPIC)  at New Mexico Tech is seeking to hire an Associate Trade Compliance and Logistics to join our logistics team to support international geophysical experiments.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all areas of Logistics and Customs Compliance for EPIC supported science. It is focused on two aspects: Logistics Operations (80%) and Customs Compliance (20%).

Customs Compliance

This position will have responsibility for Import/Export customs and trade compliance related to shipping EPIC equipment globally. The scope of the responsibility includes the global movements of all inbound and outbound equipment, management of customs brokers, interaction with Principal Investigators regarding equipment movement and requirements/policy, compliance and US government programs and development and implementation of internal operating systems and processes.

Logistics Operations

In addition, responsibilities include broad support of logistics operations and Principal Investigator support transportation and activities to decrease costs, optimize equipment flow and improve customer service. The position works within a team environment to provide effective communication, input and decisions from multiple other departments.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in General Studies or 5-years progressive administrative experience. Strong analytical, negotiating, and problems solving skills. Proficient computer skills utilizing software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, etc.). Excellent small group and interpersonal communications skills. Communications at all levels of the organization. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to deal with change. IATA Lithium Battery by Air Certification (can be attained after hire).

Desired Qualifications

Complete understanding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 CFR), including knowledge of Customs’ valuation and classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. and Canada. Understand country of origin and marking issues, record keeping requirements as they relate to imports/exports. Experience working with the appropriate U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Department of Commerce.

Apply To nmtjobapps [at] npe [dot] nmt [dot] edu

Applicants should submit a resume, a letter of professional interests, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references.