Marine Traffic Controller

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.

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.

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/.