Supv Vessel Traffic Mgmt Spec

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-2150-12, Supv Vessel Traffic Mgmt Spec located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG MARINE SAFETY UNIT PORT ARTHUR in PORT ARTHUR, Texas.

You will serve as a Supv Vessel Traffic Mgmt Spec and responsible for supervising Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operations at the Vessel Traffic Center (VTC) on a rotating shift, providing continuous service to the mariner, seven days a week, 24 hours per day.

You will coordinate vessel traffic in an assigned geographic area in order to reduce the probability of vessel collisions, ramming and groundings and ensuring no environmental damage; facilitates vessel traffic movement and assisting Coast Guard and other agencies in the accomplishment of their missions including search and rescue, law enforcement, environmental protection, maritime security and aids to navigation.

This work contributes to the safe and efficient movement of all vessels in the service area, with special attention to those carrying hazardous cargo, reducing the probability of marine casualties that could result in severe environmental damage and loss of property or life.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include:
Supervising and coordinating the efforts of a group of civilian and/or military Vessel Traffic Management Specialists during a shift. Taking initial response action for incidents; contacting appropriate personnel to response, issuing instructions personally or through subordinates or as a representative of higher authority; and maintaining contact with other traffic management authorities or government counterparts.

Monitoring vessel reports, safety information broadcasts and the transmission of information, advisories and directions. Operating a variety of surveillance sensors, communications, data processing, keyboard and other electronic equipment. Exercising authority to direct vessel movement during especially hazardous conditions using guidelines established in regulations, unit directives and/or Captain of the Port (COTP) Orders.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript:
If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

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