USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Lead Vessel Traffic Management Specialist
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $116K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Lead Vessel Traffic Management Specialist for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard. The role involves overseeing traffic management operations in the Vessel Traffic Center, ensuring the safety and coordination of vessel traffic within the assigned area of responsibility.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Position coordinates the efforts of the VTS watch Team during an 8 or 12 hour watch period
Ensures VTS Watch Operators gather, validate, and analyze navigation safety information
Takes initial response action for incidents, ensuring watch personnel contact the appropriate personnel to respond
Coordinates the task of monitoring and tracking vessel movements in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) using all available means
Interfaces with coworkers, US Coast Guard and other military officials, vessel operations, and maritime industry representatives, to exchange information
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service
A one-year probationary period may be required
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance
Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license
Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam
Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit
This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S
Transcripts must be submitted with your application package
This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position
For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): For positions other than Marine Transportation, experience in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal
This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations
For Marine Transportation positions, experience in planning, directing, and supervising cargo or bulk petroleum movements such as: Embarkation and debarkation, cargo loading and discharge
Formulating marine transportation itineraries and routings according to commercial cost factors and tariffs
Formulating marine transportation traffic plans for personnel and cargo
Scheduling ships
Developing, analyzing, or evaluating cargo lift capabilities
Preparing statistics for planning operations of ships, or formulating budgetary estimates of cargo transportation costs
Serving as a licensed merchant marine deck or engine officer or naval deck or engine officer
Ship chartering negotiation or administration, such as: Chartering commercial ships and space
Reviewing and approving ship operating and damage expenses and marine insurance premiums
Investigating ocean carrier claims for ship damage
Reviewing and recommending action on cargo shortage and damage claims
Analyzing and applying appropriate precedents and regulations
Establishing rates with commercial carriers for special cargoes according to market conditions
Analyzing statements of ship operating costs, and preparing estimates to adjust rates or determine the most economical method of transportation
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work
Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Ensuring that vessel traffic is properly informed, advised, or directed in order to reduce the probability of collisions, rammings, groundings, and environmental damage
Position coordinates the efforts of the VTS watch Team during an 8 or 12 hour watch period
Coordinates the task of monitoring and tracking vessel movements in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) using all available means
Takes initial response action for incidents and ensures watch personnel contact the appropriate personnel to respond
Working in a transportation facility or terminal which involved utilizing Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of maritime vessels
Monitoring the progress of vessels, and informing, advising, or directing vessel operators
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
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