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Vessel Traffic Service Director, GS-2150-13

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Seattle, WA

Employer:  US Coast Guard
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

Duties

As VTS Director, the incumbent serves as a key member of Sector Puget Sound’s leadership team and is responsible for oversight of U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service operations within Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Salish Sea. As a subject matter expert in vessel traffic management, the incumbent implements and maintains the regional VTS construct, works collaboratively with port partners, and exercises regulatory authorities as necessary to enhance the safety of navigation throughout the region. The incumbent plays a direct role in enacting Captain of the Port (COTP) safety, security, and environmental protection initiatives in support of the continued resiliency of the regional Marine Transportation System (MTS).

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: 
  • Supervising and performing administrative and human resource management functions relative to a combined military and civilian staff comprised of personnel ranging from E-3 to E-8 and/or GS-11 to GS-13 paygrades.
  • Implementing national VTS policies, procedures and regulations while providing guidance and advice to Coast Guard, tribal, inter-agency, inter-government, state, regional and local governments and maritime organizations, with respect to vessel traffic management issues, advising and providing formal briefings and presentations to senior Coast Guard staff on noteworthy issues involving the Vessel Traffic Services, recommending long-range program plans, goals, objectives and milestones.
  • Serving as the technical authority regarding the regulatory impact on sensitive or rapidly evolving local traffic management projects.
  • Researching, developing and implementing local VTS policy and procedures.
  • Approving policy and providing general oversight of vessel traffic management operations.
  • Making public appearances to promote or explain VTS policies, procedures and operations.
  • Coordinating efforts with officials of other government entities.

    Testing Designated Position (TDP) for purposes of the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Program.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • The position requires a valid state driver's license.
  • This position requires a Secret clearance.
  • This is a drug testing designated position.


All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
  • Supervising and performing administrative and human resource management functions relative to employees;
  • Developing policy and overseeing the management of a vessel traffic center;
  • Researching, developing and implementing VTS policies, procedures and regulations while providing guidance and advice to federal, state, regional and local governments and maritime organizations, with respect to vessel traffic and waterways management issues;
  • Implementing national Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Serving as the technical authority regarding the regulatory impact on sensitive or rapidly evolving local traffic management projects;
  • Responding to public queries according to established guidelines.
  • Advising and providing formal briefings and presentations on noteworthy issues involving the Vessel Traffic Services and waterways management;
  • Providing general oversight of vessel traffic and waterways management operations; and
  • Coordinating efforts with officials of other government entities.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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.

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. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Additional information

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

This is a drug testing designated position.

Must obtain and maintain VTS Director competency as defined by USCG Competency Dictionary.

This is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 410-636-7099. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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; telework; 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 development 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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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