VTS Operator - SIC08798

The VTS Operator provides information and instructions to vessels appropriate to the level of service provided by the VTS and decides on the actions to be taken in response to data received on marine traffic. Reporting to the Harbour Master, the post requires a current and valid IALA C0103-1 certificate as a minimum qualification in order to undertake a VTS watch.

The main duties and responsibilities of the VTS Operator are:

• Communication with ships by phone, email and radio to ascertain and pass on required information.
• Operate equipment for communications, data collection, data analysis and establishment of a traffic image.
• Transmit information at appropriate times or when requested by a vessel or harbour user.
• Organise shipping traffic by means of promulgating information, traffic monitoring and traffic regulations using nautical knowledge of the area concerned, the traffic image and the marine information management system.
• Respond to emergency situations such as distress and marine pollution and where appropriate, coordinate communications.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

Additional Information:

• The grade of this post is H/I.
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications.
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata), contracted overtime payment and unsocial allowance.
• Permanent Full Time post for 40.6 Hours per Week, (37 hours and 3.6 hours contracted overtime) 52.18 weeks per year.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post.
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
• We are happy to talk flexible working.

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Port Administration Building, Sella Ness.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Magnus Davidson - Team Leader - Deputy Harbour Master - magnus.davidson@shetland.gov.uk - 01595744245.

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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