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Summary Description


	Inspect the handling, storage, and stowing of freight and cargoes.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Admeasurer

2.	Cargo and Container Inspector

3.	Cargo Inspector

4.	Cargo Surveyor

5.	Damaged Freight Inspector

6.	Freight Car Inspector

7.	Freight Inspector

8.	Freight Service Inspector

9.	Inspector

10.	Loading Inspector

11.	Maintenance Inspector

12.	Marine Cargo Inspector

13.	Marine Cargo Specialist

14.	Marine Cargo Surveyor

15.	Marine Surveyor

16.	Naval Inspector

17.	Navy Material Inspector

18.	Operations Inspector

19.	Packing Inspector

20.	Perishable Freight Inspector

21.	Perishable Fruit Inspector

22.	Petroleum Inspector

23.	Safety Engineer

24.	Ship Surveyor

25.	Shipping Inspector

26.	Steamboat Inspector

27.	Surveyor

28.	Tank Inspector

Job Tasks

	Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments. Record details of deliveries or shipments.

	Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked. Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.

	Issue certificates of compliance for vessels without violations. Issue certificates or licenses.

	Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered. Record operational or production data.

	Write certificates of admeasurement that list details such as designs, lengths, depths, and breadths of vessels, and methods of propulsion. Record operational or production data.

	Calculate gross and net tonnage, hold capacities, volumes of stored fuel and water, cargo weights, and ship stability factors, using mathematical formulas. Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.

	Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo. Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

	Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures. Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly.

	Post warning signs on vehicles containing explosives or flammable or radioactive materials. Mark materials or objects for identification.

	Recommend remedial procedures to correct any violations found during inspections. Recommend changes or corrective procedures.

	Measure heights and widths of loads to ensure they will pass over bridges or through tunnels on scheduled routes. Measure product or material dimensions.

	Inspect loaded cargo, cargo lashed to decks or in storage facilities, and cargo handling devices to determine compliance with health and safety regulations and need for maintenance. Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.

	Measure ships' holds and depths of fuel and water in tanks, using sounding lines and tape measures. Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.

	Notify workers of any special treatment required for shipments. Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

	Direct crews to reload freight or to insert additional bracing or packing as necessary. Direct material handling or moving activities.

	Check temperatures and humidities of shipping and storage areas to ensure that they are at appropriate levels to protect cargo. Monitor cargo area conditions.

	Determine cargo transportation capabilities by reading documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors. Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.

	Read draft markings to determine depths of vessels in water. Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.

	Time rolls of ships, using stopwatches. Time vehicle speed or traffic-control equipment operation.

	Determine types of licenses and safety equipment required, and compute applicable fees such as tolls and wharfage fees. Issue certificates or licenses.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

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