UG
$122,749 – $159,575
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 1, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A civilian supervisory role managing a Coast Guard vessel traffic service center and training program. This position suits someone with maritime operations experience and strong management capabilities seeking to oversee daily operations and develop training programs for a busy waterway coordination facility.
Our summary, not U.S. Coast Guard’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, business/commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, or marine transportation
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 grade level in vessel traffic management or marine transportation
- Comprehensive knowledge of vessel traffic management principles and practices
- Experience supervising vessel traffic specialists and other personnel in a vessel traffic service center
- Ability to oversee fiscal, personnel, and operations management functions
Nice to have
- Experience as a licensed merchant marine deck or engine officer
- Naval deck or engine officer background
- Ship chartering negotiation or administration experience