Lead Vessel Traffic Management Specialist (VTS)

U.S. Coast Guard; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans is seeking a Supervisory Vessel Traffic Management Specialist to oversee Vessel Traffic Service operations at the Vessel Traffic Center on a rotating shift, delivering 24/7 service to mariners.

You will coordinate traffic within a designated area to reduce collisions and environmental risk, direct vessel movement during hazardous conditions, and support missions such as search and rescue, law enforcement and aids to navigation.

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.
• Provide official college transcripts prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Vessel Traffic Management Specialists during a shift.
• Coordinate vessel traffic to reduce collisions and environmental damage.
• Direct vessel movement during especially hazardous conditions per regulations.

Job description

The U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans is seeking a Supervisory Vessel Traffic Management Specialist to oversee Vessel Traffic Service operations at the Vessel Traffic Center on a rotating shift, delivering 24/7 service to mariners.

You will coordinate traffic within a designated area to reduce collisions and environmental risk, direct vessel movement during hazardous conditions, and support missions such as search and rescue, law enforcement and aids to navigation.