Marine Transportation Supervisor; Vessel Master - SME; U.S. Citizens and Federal

Marine Transportation Supervisor (Vessel Master)

As a Marine Transportation Supervisor (Vessel Master), you will :

• Administer the waterway channel maintenance program and the navigational aids program. Responsible for maintaining preventive maintenance and repairs of all navigational aids and vessels. Prepare short and long-range preventive maintenance plans for the Marine Division.
• Exercise technical and administrative supervision over marine crews. Identify and initiate employee development as needed. Prepare and deliver performance evaluations. Manage personnel issues in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Communicate on a regular basis on behalf of the agency with various external entities and binational stakeholders in relation to the activities of the Marine Division. Draft budget requests for the division. Develop new or modifies existing operating procedures and training programs.
• Pilot vessels and supervises activities of marine crews and vessel operations. Provide strong leadership and support to the agency's safety and occupational health program. Provide technical expertise for emergency response exercises and training.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the appropriate USCG Master's License and have the appropriate knowledge and work experience gained by specifically working on the St. Lawrence River, Great Lakes or like waterway.

This announcement establishes an open continuous (3 month) vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications after the first 30 days of the vacancy opening for early consideration. Then after, applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.