Supv Vts Operations And Training Mgr

U.S. Coast Guard•Houston, TX

About The Position

The U.S. Coast Guard is hiring a GS-2150-13 Supervisor Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Operations and Training Manager for the Sector Houston/Galveston Waterways Management Division in Houston, Texas. The role oversees and supervises VTS Watchstanders and maintains direct liaison with operational and support staff within the Coast Guard and the maritime industry to help preserve waterways. The position directs Vessel Traffic Center operations, including records management, policy enforcement and auditing, and recommendations for change. It also develops and administers the unit training program, including planning, scheduling, and measuring training objectives. The supervisor performs administrative and human resource management functions for military and civilian staff. The selectee must meet the stated qualification requirements, including at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level and the applicable basic requirements. The position requires a Secret clearance, a valid state driver's license, successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam and drug test, and a background investigation. Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be registered for Selective Service or exempt from registration.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience in vessel traffic management and fiscal, personnel, and operations management related to a vessel traffic service center.
Ability to track vessel movements in an area of responsibility using available means, such as closed-circuit television, radar, radiotelephone, AIS, and computers.
Experience leading or supervising supervisory and non-supervisory Vessel Traffic Specialists, commissioned officers, and chief petty officers in daily VTS center operations.
Must meet the applicable basic requirements involving qualifying education or experience in marine transportation or related fields, including specified transportation, cargo movement, ship scheduling, or ship chartering experience.
Education cannot substitute for experience at the GS-13 level.
Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and drug test.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must complete all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
A one-year probationary period may be required for first-time supervisors or managers.
Federal salary payments are made by direct deposit.
Current or recent covered political appointees must disclose that status to the HR Office.
Applicants qualifying based on education or required coursework must submit transcripts by the announcement closing date; foreign education requires evidence of U.S. equivalency.

Responsibilities

Provide direct oversight of Vessel Traffic Center operations, including records management, policy enforcement and auditing, and recommendations for change.
Develop and administer the unit training program, including planning, scheduling, and measuring training objectives.
Supervise and perform administrative and human resource management functions for military and civilian staff.
Oversee and supervise VTS Watchstanders.
Maintain direct liaison with Coast Guard operational and support staff and maritime industry representatives to help preserve waterways.
Track vessel movements in the area of responsibility using available means, as applicable to specialized experience.
Lead or supervise Vessel Traffic Specialists, commissioned officers, and chief petty officers in day-to-day Vessel Traffic Service Center operations, as applicable to specialized experience.