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Corrosion Service Teams (CSTs) provide organizational level Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC) services defined by Marine Corps Technical Manual 4795-OR/1A.  A valued member of the CST, the CST Team Lead (TL) is responsible of the management and supervision of a team or teams and their assigned work. The job description of a CST TL involves the management of the CPAC CST program policies, procedures, and personnel assigned to the team, the supervision of preventive maintenance, the ability to lead a work team or teams, effectively communicate, and display strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Position Description: CST TLs are responsible for leading, supervising, and directing work of a team or teams. CST TLs have a working knowledge of all CPAC policies, procedures, responsibilities, and billets within the CST. A CST TL inspects, assesses, categorizes, and services military and support equipment utilizing paper and/or electronic checklists. CST TLs are trained to perform and inspect surface preparation and touch-up painting, the application of corrosion prevention compounds (CPCs), and the conduct of routine maintenance on application equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a CPAC CST Team Lead: Maintain and periodically review all applicable CPAC program publications and policy letters to ensure a working knowledge of requirements and all assigned personnel understand and comply with these requirements. Ensure applicable safety procedures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are followed in accordance with OSHA regulations by all team members.  Ensure the uniformity of CST team member appearance and the wear of clothing provided by employer. Inspect, evaluate, and make corrections, as necessary for work accomplished by the CST team.  Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for all products used by the CST team. Conduct and maintain monthly inventory of accountable items assigned to the CPAC CST and requisition items as necessary. Conduct and maintain a biweekly inventory of hazmat materials (CPCs, Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint, etc.) needed to perform servicing and requisition as necessary. Ensure all accountable items are clean and operational. Manage, conduct, and track CST team weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual training. Complete and submit all reporting requirements on time.   On occasion, conduct CST operations; apply Corrosion Prevention Compounds (CPCs) and operate surface preparation and touchup equipment; compressors, application guns, grinders, vacuums, HVLP spray guns, etc. Accurately identify Marine Corps Corrosion Category Codes 1-5, the 4 stages of corrosion, and the correlation between category codes and stages of corrosion. Perform equipment corrosion assessments using a paper copy of the Marine Corps CPAC Program Corrosion Assessment Checklist (CAC). Perform equipment corrosion assessments using an electronic version of the CAC. On occasion, perform routine maintenance of CPAC equipment. Travel as required to perform the duties of the position.