Vessel Traffic Control Spec

U.S. Coast Guard•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vessel Traffic Control Spec is a GS-2150-11 position with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, in the Sector New Orleans Waterways Management Division in New Orleans, Louisiana. The role promotes the safe and efficient movement of maritime traffic in an assigned geographical area, ensuring vessel operators are informed, advised, or directed to reduce the risk of collisions, rammings, groundings, and resulting environmental damage. The specialist provides continuous direct vessel traffic management services from a Vessel Traffic Center, monitors vessels in the assigned area, anticipates and addresses conflicts among waterway users, and coordinates vessel movements. The position requires a Secret clearance, a valid state driver's license, and successful completion of pre-employment medical and drug examinations. Selected applicants must also pass a background investigation.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be registered for or exempt from Selective Service, as applicable.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and pre-employment drug test.
Meet the applicable basic qualifications through qualifying education, specialized experience, or a combination where applicable; the announcement also states that education cannot substitute for experience at the GS-11 grade level.
For GS-11 qualification, demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, such as maritime transportation operations center work applying vessel movement and port safety regulations; independently analyzing navigation and traffic data to assess risk and support routing decisions; interpreting policies and issuing real-time safety guidance; or coordinating traffic management with supervisors and partner agencies.
If qualifying based on education or required coursework, submit legible transcripts by the announcement closing date; foreign education requires evidence of equivalency.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous direct vessel traffic management services as a Vessel Traffic Control Specialist in a Vessel Traffic Center.
Ensure vessel traffic is properly informed, advised, or directed to reduce the probability of collisions.
Monitor the progress of vessels and inform, advise, or direct vessel operators, masters, or pilots in the assigned area.
Anticipate and intervene to resolve user conflicts or confrontations arising from conflicting uses of the waterway.
Monitor, inform, advise, and, when necessary, direct vessel traffic movement in the assigned sector.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan
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
Disabled veteran leave, when eligible
Possible relocation assistance (PCS may be paid in accordance with agency policy)