VTS Director

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying. or Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): For positions other than Marine Transportation, experience 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. For Marine Transportation positions, experience in: Planning, directing, and supervising cargo or bulk petroleum movements such as: Embarkation and debarkation, cargo loading and discharge. Formulating marine transportation itineraries and routings according to commercial cost factors and tariffs. Formulating marine transportation traffic plans for personnel and cargo. Scheduling ships. Developing, analyzing, or evaluating cargo lift capabilities. Preparing statistics for planning operations of ships, or formulating budgetary estimates of cargo transportation costs. Serving as a licensed merchant marine deck or engine officer or naval deck or engine officer. or Ship chartering negotiation or administration, such as: Chartering commercial ships and space. Reviewing and approving ship operating and damage expenses and marine insurance premiums. Investigating ocean carrier claims for ship damage. Reviewing and recommending action on cargo shortage and damage claims. Analyzing and applying appropriate precedents and regulations. Establishing rates with commercial carriers for special cargoes according to market conditions. Analyzing statements of ship operating costs, and preparing estimates to adjust rates or determine the most economical method of transportation. AND To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience 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 basis. Leading regional vessel traffic operations and enforcing maritime rules and regulations. Experience leading a navigational safety watch floor comprised of a civilian tram or supervisory authority over a blended military and civilian team. Engaging with the public to explain, promote, and represent VTS or other maritime navigational safety policies and procedures. Strategic Planning, driving long-range resource optimization and leading special projects to enhance overall VTS or other maritime navigational safety capabilities and incident response readiness. Interpretation, implementation, and continuous improvement of national and local VTS or other maritime navigational safety policies. 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.