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Disposal Yard Specialist

Baghdad, IRQ; Baghdad; Baghdad,; Iraq
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Disposal Yard Specialist will be based at Amentum BEC in Baghdad, Iraq, and serve the Base Life Support Services contract in support of the State Department. This position will report to the Disposal Yard Manager. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
  • Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.
  • Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
  • Ensures data accuracy and update of equipment inventory database.
  • Ensure that related data processing activities meet the requirements.
  • Process excess turn-in documentation for all controlled and non-controlled excess equipment and materials.
  • Review, reconcile, adjust and process all inventory transactions.
  • Process Survey Reports for all missing equipment.
  • Process and coordinate Equipment Transfers.
  • Perform positive verbal and written communication skills with all internal and external
  • customers.
  • Assist in a broad scope of direct and indirect support activities involving customer owned
  • equipment as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

  • Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting a DOD or DOS program Exposure, at least two (2) years’ of international experience.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Prior proven experience in Property Disposal operations with Defense Reutilization
  • Management Operations (DRMO), Hazmat experience.
  • Experience operating heavy equipment to include up to a 30K Forklift, Extended reach
  • Forklift, Material Handler, Grappler (Excavator), Front End Loader and Material Shredders.
  • Experience with cutting torches to include Plasma cutters.
  • Commitment to maintaining a high performance team which delivers customer service excellence.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract
  • responsibilities at an overseas facility.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
  • Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
  • Education: A high school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma).
  • Passport, Licenses and Certifications:
  • As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts , candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.
  • Valid drivers’ license
  • Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or be able to obtain a favorable US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract.
  • Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
  • Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and drug examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and drug requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

  • Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.
  • Department of State experience.
  • Five to seven years’ of international experience in challenging locations, preferably working in the Middle East, with a working knowledge of customs and cultural differences.
  • Experience working with Amentum.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in Quality Control Management.
  • Successful management of multiple sites in geographically dispersed locations.
  • Ability to collect, analyze and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, and sensitivity to other cultures.
  • Exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and administrative details in a fast paced and constantly changing environment. Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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