Summary
About the Position: This position is a Marine Traffic Controller, GS-2150-11 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. This position is located in Buzzards Bay, MA. This is a full-time permanent position.
Duties
Direct all marine traffic, including permitting two-way traffic passing situations.
Determine vessel priorities and movements by considering diverse data elements.
Operate the centralized Marine Traffic Control System (MTCS).
Determine the need for and advisability of closing the Hurricane Barrier gates.
Monitor the integrity of government-owned buildings using the alarm status board.
Serve as the focal point for centralized communication, coordination, and dispatch.
Monitor the property through the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems.
Coordinate with shipping agents and terminal officials to schedule deliveries.
Analyze data on tide, current, weather, and traffic to direct vessels.
Evaluate canal operating procedures and recommend modifications.
Investigate suspected navigation hazards and enforce canal regulations.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.