VTS Director

This vacancy is for a GS-2150-13, VTS Director located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NORTHERN GREAT LAKES COMMAND CADRE in SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan.

You will serve as a VTS Director and have the responsibilities and authorities imposed upon this position require a direct, unrestrained relationship with the Captain of the Port. The Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Director provides oversight for the entire regional VTS organization, liaises with port partners on a daily basis, and exercises Vessel Traffic Management regulatory authorities. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Exercising comprehensive supervisory authority over a blended military and civilian team by actively managing performance, administration and training. Leading the interpretation, implementation and continuous improvement of national and local Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) policies, providing authoritative guidance to diverse stakeholders and senior leadership to shape long-range maritime management strategies. Providing strategic oversight for vessel traffic management operations while actively engaging with the public to explain, promote, and represent VTS policies and procedures. Interfacing with coworkers, US Coast Guard and other military officials, vessel operators, and maritime industry representatives, to exchange information. Acting as a strategic planner and technical expert who drives long-range resource optimization, manages the operational budget through advanced research and analysis and leads complex special project to continuously enhance overall VTS capabilities and incident response readiness. 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

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test. 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 HR Office.