Supv Vessel Traffic Management Specialist

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

Supv Vessel Traffic Management Specialist

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-2150-12, Supv Vessel Traffic Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NEW ORLEANS WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT DIVISION in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, and MARINE SAFETY UNIT PORT ARTHUR, in Port Arthur, TX.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Supv Vessel Traffic Management Specialist 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

Requirements & Education

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.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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 United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 - $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-24.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.