Bridge Management Specialist

About the opportunity

This vacancy is for a GS-2101-9/11 Bridge Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D8 Bridge Administration Branch in New Orleans, Louisiana. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring project priorities and program goals, meeting work deadlines, and providing guidance to district personnel, field units, and federal, state, and local agencies regarding bridge program requirements and jurisdiction. Typical duties include conducting initial reviews of proposed bridge locations, types, sizes, and clearances to ensure safe vessel passage, reviewing drawbridge operation change requests, and evaluating bridge construction, demolition, maintenance, and rehabilitation work for impacts to navigation safety and security.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $61,722 to $97,087 per year
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Other potential benefits including flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers
• Disabled veteran leave for federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
• Recruitment incentives if selected at the GS-11 level only

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Must meet time-in-grade and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement
• For GS-09: Must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector involving transportation functions, or a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• For GS-11: Must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized experience includes tasks such as evaluating the impact of proposed bridge installations, evaluating current bridge configurations, and reviewing bridge construction applications utilizing appropriate statutes, regulations, and policy guidance

Required documents

• Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education, and training with start and end dates (mm/yy to mm/yy) and hours per week worked (limited to no more than two pages)
• Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable for application, official required prior to appointment) if qualifying based on education or if the position requires specific coursework
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying highest competitive grade, time-in-grade, current promotion potential, and permanent appointment (if applicable for current or former federal applicants)
• Veterans' preference documentation such as Member Copy 4 of DD-214, Revised October 2013 SF-15, and VA letter (if applicable)
• Schedule A documentation (if applicable for persons with disabilities)
• Military spouse verification documents including marriage license/legal documentation and active spouse military orders, 100% service-connected disability verification, or death documentation (if applicable)
• Documentation of eligibility for interchange agreements, CTAP/ICTAP, or other non-competitive appointing authorities

When to apply

• Applications open on August 25, 2026
• Application deadline is September 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

How to apply

• Create or log in to an existing USAJOBS account
• Prepare a resume limited to a maximum of two pages with font size no smaller than 10pt and margins no smaller than 0.5 inches
• Gather and upload all required supporting documentation, including transcripts and SF-50 forms if applicable
• Submit the application package online through USAJOBS by the closing date of September 3, 2026
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments via the unique access link provided upon application submission within the specified timeframe (typically 48 hours if received after closing, or as instructed)

Additional information

• Selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation
• A one-year probationary period may be required
• All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit
• The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a conditional offer of employment
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 45 days