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Dangerous Goods Program Manager????

Job Title and Job Description

Dangerous Goods Program Manager????

Oversee the transportation of dangerous goods by air. Visit air carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers to ensure that all dangerous goods shipments are properly packaged, marked, labelled, and transported according to Hazardous Materials Regulations.

What are some related career opportunities and job titles in your company or in your career area?

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hires Cargo Security Specialists to help ensure that all freight is being shipped under Transportation Security Regulations. ??

What education or training did you have to prepare for this career?

I am constantly taking courses on the transportation of dangerous goods - at least two a year. The regulations are constantly changing.????

What education or training do you recommend for students today who want to enter this field?

The federal government hires "Outstanding Scholars." It will help to graduate from college with a good cumulative average.????

When you were in high school, did you know that you would enter this field?

No, Absolutely not. Fate and hard work landed me here.????

Skills Profile

Skills UsedRating (5=Most Important thru
1=Not Important)		Comments
Artistic 1-Not Important???? 
Athletic / Physical 1-Not Important???? 
Bilingual 1-Not Important ???? 
Computer Technology 4-Very Important4-Very Important4-Very Important4-Very Important???? 
Coordination / Using Hands, Tools, and Equipment 4-Very Important4-Very Important4-Very Important4-Very Important???? 
Creative Thinking 4-Very Important4-Very Important4-Very Important4-Very Important???? 
Interpersonal 5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important???? 
Investigative / Fact Finding 5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important???? 
leadership and Supervising 5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important???? 
Logical Thinking 5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important???? 
Math 3-Somewhat Important3-Somewhat Important3-Somewhat Important???? 
Mechanical Understanding 3-Somewhat Important3-Somewhat Important3-Somewhat Important???? 
Sales and Negotiation 1-Not Important???? 
Scientific and Experimental 2-Less Important2-Less Important???? 
Social Service / Helping Skills 5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important???? 
Teaching / Instructing 5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important???? 
Verbal Communication 5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important???? 
Understanding Nature, Plants, Animals 2-Less Important2-Less Important???? 
Understanding Yourself 3-Somewhat Important3-Somewhat Important3-Somewhat Important???? 
Writing 5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important5-Most Important???? 
 

Interview By: CZ / FAA???