Port Operations Coordinator
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-2150-12, Port Operations Coordinator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF NAVAL ENGINEERING in Baltimore, MD.
Major duties
You will serve as a Port Operations Coordinator and be responsible for for providing support for the shipyard's waterfront operations.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Works with commercial tug boat operators to maneuver or tow vessels into port through bridge passes to wharfs and into drydock. Pilots Coast Guard crewed vessels from Chesapeake Bay into Curtis creek to moor at piers, wharfs or guide into drydock. Participates in contingency planning and execution for adverse weather or high-water events. Responds to logistics support requests made by arriving vessels. Keeps Production Manager appraised of visiting Coast Guard Cutters or other government vessels This position requires the following licenses prior to appointment. - USCG License - Master of Self-Propelled Vessels less than 1600 GRT - USCG License - Master of Towing Vessels Upon Coastal or Inland Waters
What you need to qualify
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. 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. Pilots vessels into harbor with either directing vessel crews or using commercial tug operators. Coordinates movements of vessel with assign crews, commercial tug operators and local waterway officials. Participates in Risk Assessments vessel movements in restricted waters. 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. 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.
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