Bridge Management Specialist - U.S. Coast Guard

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. OR EXPERIENCE: Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled. AND (in addition to the above) To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 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. Evaluate the possible impact of a proposed bridge installation and recommend a course of action Able to evaluate current bridge configuration in order to make recommendations for changes OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 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. Evaluate the possible impact of a proposed bridge installation and recommend a course of action Able to evaluate current bridge configuration in order to make recommendations for changes Reviewing bridge construction applications for completeness utilizing appropriate statues, regulations, policy guidance, and analytical and problem-solving abilities OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or equivalent 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree 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. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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. You will serve as a Bridge Management Specialist and be responsible for monitoring project priorities and program goals; meets work deadlines established by the District Bridge Manager; and provides guidance to the District Bridge Office personnel, other District staff, field units and federal, state, and local agencies in the policies, procedures and proper interpretation of the bridge program requirements and jurisdiction. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Conducts initial review of the bridge location, type, size and vertical and horizontal clearance proposed by bridge owners to ensure a reasonable unrestricted passage of vessels under bridges Makes initial review comments to the Draw Bridge Manager regarding request(s) for changes in drawbridge operation Conducts initial review of bridge owner's construction, demolition, maintenance, rehabilitation and other work (to include lighting) for impacts to navigation, ensuring compliance with navigation safety and security requirements Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must b