Maritime Vessel Traffic Management Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a Vessel Traffic Management Specialist (GS-2150-11) based in Staten Island, New York. You will monitor, coordinate, and manage maritime vessel traffic to ensure safe navigation using radar, surveillance systems, and telecommunications equipment.

The role supports Coast Guard missions such as search and rescue, maritime security, and law enforcement. You will provide navigational guidance, relay weather and hazard information to vessel operators and authorities, and

Qualifications

• Positive education requirement.
• Official college transcript required prior to appointment.
• Foreign education may be used if comparable to U.S. education and evidence provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls vessel traffic using radar, surveillance systems, and telecommunications equipment to ensure safe navigation.
• Provides navigational guidance and disseminates information regarding weather conditions, tides, visibility, water depths, and maritime hazards.
• Coordinates vessel movements and communicates with vessel operators, pilots, and maritime authorities to prevent collisions and other incidents.
• Responds to maritime emergencies by coordinating traffic management activities and notifying appropriate response agencies.
• Supports Coast Guard search and rescue, law enforcement, maritime security, and military operations by providing vessel tracking and surveillance information.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains electronic surveillance and communications equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Provides training and operational guidance to Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) personnel.

Job description

U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a Vessel Traffic Management Specialist (GS-2150-11) based in Staten Island, New York. You will monitor, coordinate, and manage maritime vessel traffic to ensure safe navigation using radar, surveillance systems, and telecommunications equipment.

The role supports Coast Guard missions such as search and rescue, maritime security, and law enforcement. You will provide navigational guidance, relay weather and hazard information to vessel operators and authorities, and