Lead Vessel Management Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Sault Ste. Marie, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Vessel Management Specialist is a GS-2150-12 position with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, at the Sector Northern Great Lakes Waterways Management Division in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The role provides continuous coordination of vessel traffic within an assigned area of responsibility to reduce the likelihood of collisions, allisions, rammings, groundings, and resulting environmental damage. The specialist facilitates vessel movements and supports Coast Guard and partner-agency missions, which may include search and rescue, law enforcement, environmental protection, maritime security, and aids to navigation. The position leads the Vessel Traffic Service watch team during 8- or 12-hour watch periods. It requires a positive education requirement or qualifying specialized experience, as well as at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. A secret clearance, valid state driver's license, pre-employment medical examination, and pre-employment drug test are required. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date, including the time-in-grade requirement.
Must meet the positive education requirement or applicable specialized-experience qualification pathway; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying through education.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including relevant vessel traffic coordination, vessel movement monitoring and tracking, incident response, maritime regulations, and communication with vessel operators.
Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a secret clearance.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Must complete any required USA Hire assessments within the specified deadline.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the efforts of the Vessel Traffic Service watch team during an 8- or 12-hour watch period.
Ensure VTS Watch Operators gather, validate, and analyze navigation safety information.
Respond to incidents and ensure watch personnel contact appropriate responders.
Coordinate monitoring and tracking of vessel movements in the area of responsibility using all available means.
Interface with coworkers, U.S. Coast Guard and other military officials, vessel operators, and maritime industry representatives to exchange information.
Coordinate vessel traffic and provide information, advice, or direction to reduce the risk of collisions, rammings, groundings, and environmental damage.
Facilitate vessel traffic movements and assist the Coast Guard and other agencies in carrying out their missions.