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MARINE TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA
Chesapeake, MD Other
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
About the Position: As vessel dispatcher, is responsible for granting clearance to vessels requesting entry into and exit from the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Monitors vessels transit through the canal by radio and closed circuit TV systems, furnishing pilots and ship masters with information on conditions and traffic.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
  • Current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees with competitive status
  • Current Civilian Employees of the Command
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Technical Competence
  • Technology Application


Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling or directing movement of vessels through confined water ways;2) Communicating orally using accepted marine radio techniques and equipment; and/or 3) Exercising judgment and decision-making regarding vessel movement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Salary : $61,577

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