This vacancy is for a GS-2150-12 EXTERNAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER, located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR PUGET SOUND WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT DIVISION in SEATTLE, Washington.
Individual Occupational Requirements for Transportation Operations Series 2150 To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector in maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. Specialized experience for the EXTERNAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. Operating a variety of surveillance sensors and communications equipment in a vessel traffic operations center. Participating in reviews of vessel traffic management. Incorporating legislative or regulatory changes impacting vessel traffic management operations. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.
You will serve as an EXTERNAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER and be responsible for managing the Vessel Traffic Center (VTC) operations and external outreach initiatives and for facilitating navigational safety, security, and marine environmental initiatives within the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing direct oversight of vessel traffic management operations in the VTC to include determining short-range work schedules and special assignments and performing all staff administrative and management functions. Managing functionality of VTS systems, equipment, and workspaces to ensure operational readiness. Interfacing with Federal, State, Local, and Tribal governments, stakeholder organizations, vessel operators, and the general public on matters involving vessel traffic management operations. Providing advice, technical guidance, and briefings related to vessel traffic management operations. Leading, conducting and/or participating in vessel traffic management and port-related studies and reviews. Developing and disseminating enhanced training and specialized information related to legislative/regulatory initiatives impacting vessel traffic management operations within Puget Sound. Managing VTS stewardship of Sector Puget Sound's Cetacean Desk Pilot Program. The incumbent must obtain/maintain qualifications as a VTS Sector Operator and Watch Supervisor. The incumbent must obtain/maintain VTS OPS competency as defined by USCG Competency Dictionary.