Marine Transportation Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•New Haven, CT

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Coast Guard is hiring three GS-2101-12 Marine Transportation Specialists in the Northeast District, at Sector Long Island Sound in New Haven, Connecticut; Sector New York in Staten Island, New York; and Sector Northern New England in South Portland, Maine. The specialist supports safe access to navigable waterways, efficient movement of commerce, and a safe, secure, and environmentally compliant Marine Transportation System within the Sector’s Area of Responsibility. The role works with government agencies and project sponsors on marine planning and critical navigation information, recreational boat traffic, port growth, offshore renewable energy installations, and related waterway, safety, and environmental issues. The specialist advises on waterways management and navigation safety, assesses regulated and restricted waterway areas and dredging projects, and conducts or coordinates port and waterway risk assessments. The position also supports incident response and marine recovery, aids-to-navigation operations, and environmental compliance. Occasional travel and availability outside normal business hours may be required, including support for the Sector Incident Management Team.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate relevant ability, skills, and knowledge, such as receiving, analyzing, and processing waterways queries or concerns; advising on regulations that protect life, property, and the environment on navigable waters; providing waterways-management guidance; overseeing bridges and aids-to-navigation discrepancy reports and corrections; evaluating waterway hazards; updating waterways-management policy; or applying developments in the field to maintain safe access to navigable waterways.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be registered for Selective Service or exempt from registration.
Successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Demonstrate proficiency in English.
Be available for occasional travel and, as needed, work outside normal business hours, including incident-management duties.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local agencies and project sponsors to support marine planning and management of navigation information, recreational boat traffic, port growth, and related issues.
Prepare routine and policy correspondence concerning the Marine Transportation System, waterways management, and navigation safety.
Promote and resolve navigation safety issues involving bridges and causeways across navigable waters in the Captain of the Port Zone.
Provide guidance on and assess the effectiveness of Regulated Navigation Areas, safety and security zones, limited access areas, and dredge project coordination.
Serve on and help lead the Sector Marine Transportation System Recovery Unit during exercises, after marine incidents, and for large-scale marine events.
Lead, coordinate, and review Port Access Route Studies, Ports and Waterways Safety Assessments, and similar risk assessments to determine whether regulations should be revised to improve navigation safety.
Provide expertise, policy guidance, continuity, and on-the-job training on the Marine Transportation System, waterways management, and aids to navigation.
Support Northeast District aids-to-navigation operations through the design and establishment of aids-to-navigation systems.
Advise the Waterways Management/Marine Transportation System Division on compliance with applicable environmental laws, including the Endangered Species Act and Coastal Zone Management Act, and historic and cultural resource management mandates.
Support Sector Incident Management Team requirements, including potential duties outside normal working hours and membership in the Marine Transportation System Recovery Unit.