Job Title:Marine Transportation Supervisor - GS - 2150 - 12 (Open to US Citizens) - BP Department:Department Of Transportation Agency:Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Sub Agency:U.S. Department of Transportation Job Announcement Number:SLSDC.LO-2012-0006
SALARY RANGE: OPEN PERIOD: SERIES & GRADE: POSITION
$68,809.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year Tuesday, January 17, 2012 to Monday, February 06, 2012 GS-2150-12 Full Time - - Permanent
INFORMATION: PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Massena, NY Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. This job is also being advertised for applicants with status OR Veterans who are eligible under VEOA OR for a Non-Competitive (NC) appointment are encouraged to also apply to announcement: SLSDC.LO-2012-0005.
JOB SUMMARY: The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is a wholly owned government corporation created by statute May 13, 1954, to construct, operate and maintain that part of the St. Lawrence Seaway between the Port of Montreal and Lake Erie, within the territorial limits of the United States. Our mission is to serve the marine transportation industries by providing a safe, secure, reliable, efficient, and competitive deep draft international waterway, in cooperation with the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. For more information on SLS, visit www.greatlakesseaway.com/en.
This position is located in the Office of Locks Operations and Marine Services, Operations Division, in Massena, NY, www.massena.ny.us. You will oversee and supervise the day-to-day functions for the
Vessel Traffic Control and vessel lockage operations at both Eisenhower and Snell Lock. You will primarily have full technical and administrative supervision over a subordinate staff which typically consists of 2 linehandlers, 2 lock and dam operators, 2 lock and dam operator leaders, and 1 traffic controller. This position requires working twelve hour shifts and is seasonal in nature. You are subject to non-pay status at the end of the navigation season. The navigation season typically runs from the end of March to the end of December, actual dates are dependent upon the winter weather season.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive under provisions of DOT Regulation 3910.1A. The employee must be tested for illegal drugs prior to being placed in this position, and will be subject to periodic random testing, for illegal drugs.
This position also requires constant travel between Eisenhower and Snell Lock, frequent travel to other Corporation facilities and occasional travel to Canada for ship inspections or meetings with our Canadian counterpart.
The ideal candidate for this position has a combination of Marine Transportation education, skills, and experience that will allow them to successfully serve as Marine Transportation Supervisor for the Lock Operations Division.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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You must be a U.S. Citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
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Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
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Provide all required documents by closing date.
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Announcement is also advertised Merit Promotion: SLSDC.LO-2012-0005.
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Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 30 days.
DUTIES: The Marine Transportation Supervisor: • Manages the day-to-day Vessel Traffic Control and vessel lockage operations. Responds to major crises affecting maritime commerce and takes appropriate initial response action for incidents. Inspects and assures facility is operational. Relieves the Vessel Traffic Controller in emergency situations, must be knowledgeable of Vessel Traffic Control procedures and posses the ability to recognize potential problems and implement corrective solutions.
• Assigns and evaluates work; provides written and oral instructions, guidance and procedures. Prepares and delivers performance evaluations. Submits detailed reports with analysis, conclusions and recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Is primary point of contact with Maintenance Supervisor on regular and recurring work activities. Contacts appropriate personnel during incidents. • Prepares and delivers employee coaching and disciplinary actions. Resolves employee complaints and grievances in compliance with the Corporation's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. LEVEL
To qualify, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: Marine transportation experience where your experience was gained from having the responsibility for the GRADE safe and efficient transit of commercial and/or military vessels. The following are examples of qualifying 12 experience: marine safety responsibilities, on-board vessel safety inspections or casualty investigations, navigation responsibilities, vessel traffic services, and lock or marine crew leader.
THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY EXPLAINED IN DETAIL IN YOUR RESUME. Your resume is used to determine if you qualify for this position. For guidance on building a resume when applying for a Federal job, Click Here
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
CONDITONS OF EMPLOYMENT: • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. • SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD:New supervisors must complete a 1-year supervisory probationary period. If this is also your first permanent position, the supervisory probationary period will run consecutively with your first appointment probationary period. During your probation you will be required to complete various supervisory or managerial training. Courses will be picked based on your level of supervisory experience. • DEU REQUIREMENT: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of four categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze, which is based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference that have provided supporting documents will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The top rated applications will be reviewed for the
quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If your resume does not support the specialized experience or if your application does not support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions, your final rating may be modified and/or you may be disqualified from consideration. To preview questions please click here.
BENEFITS: Benefits include health and life insurance, annual and sick leave, and retirement benefits. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal Employees here.
OTHER INFORMATION: Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.
HOW TO APPLY: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. • To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement. • Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. • You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov. If you are having difficulty applying online, send an email to transjobs@dot.gov or call us at (202)366-1298.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following documents must be provided by the close date: • RESUME - Showing relevant experience and education and fully supporting the required specialized experience. • COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE • VETERANS: In order to be considered as preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are claiming compensably disabled preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet's Guide at: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx • SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS- If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility (e.g. military spouse or persons with disabilities), you must provide appropriate
supporting documentation such as PCS orders describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability, etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments. Documents are only required if requesting non-competitive consideration. • DISPLACED EMPLOYEE PLACEMENT DOCUMENTS - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP/ICTAP. You must submit ALL of the FOLLOWING: your most recent performance appraisal, the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency and your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade. To receive priority consideration, you MUST be deemed well qualified for this vacancy (falling in the Gold Category). Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Automated Staffing Office Phone: 202-366-1298 Fax: 571-258-4052 Agency Information: U.S. Department of Transportation Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, DC 20590 US Fax: 571-258-4052
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com. (Select "My USAJOBS" and click "Applications"). Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100, not including points that may be assigned for veterans' preference. The most highly qualified candidates are then referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
Control Number: 307107000