Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for

VTS/Traffic Operator, temporary employment as needed

based in Södertälje

Working as a VTS Operator at the Swedish Maritime Administration
The Swedish Maritime Administration offers safe and modern waterways with service around the clock. We have an exciting operation with many interesting and developing positions. If you are interested in making a difference, both in terms of the environment and safety, then the job as a VTS Operator/Traffic Operator is for you.

As a VTS Operator, you will work with modern technology to monitor and provide information to vessels about traffic conditions, any errors in fairway markings, and other obstacles in the waterways, as well as provide relevant traffic information to vessels in designated VTS Areas. You are thus an important cog in the effort to minimize the risk of maritime and environmental accidents and incidents in the area. Your tools include a VTS system with AIS and radar information, VHF radio, and computer.

Working as a Traffic Operator at the Swedish Maritime Administration
As a Traffic Operator, you will work with modern technology to assess, produce, and send out navigation warnings via VHF, MF, and Navtex (MSI - Maritime Safety Information). You will receive and register nautical error reports of maritime safety devices (SSA). The job also includes following up on actions from maintenance personnel and disseminating information internally.
You will act as a national coordinator for incident reporting and monitor maritime traffic based on applicable regulations. You will work with monitoring TSS areas and provide support for the MSW portal. IT readiness after office hours is included.

Who are you?
To be considered for the role of VTS/Traffic Operator, you must have a maritime captain's degree. You should have a good ability to express yourself in both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written form. The work is performed at irregular hours, both day and night, and prior to the start of employment, a valid medical certificate for seafarers or another certificate ensuring fitness for night work is required. Previous experience as a watch officer is an advantage.

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. The job involves many external and internal contacts, so openness, service, communication skills, and teamwork are very important qualities. You must also have good planning and multitasking abilities and be meticulous.

We have high demands on our employees' safety and confidentiality awareness. The position is classified in a security class, and a security review with background checks and registry checks will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For this level of security classification, there is no requirement for Swedish citizenship.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing authority within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient waterways, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant working environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and continuously work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the state value framework, and we also actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion, and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
This recruitment concerns a temporary position as needed, which should be filled as soon as possible and will last for a maximum of 12 months from the start date.

Interviews and hiring will take place continuously.

Inquiries:
Head of Maritime Traffic Information TC Södertälje Agneta Hedström, 010-478 60 48, [email protected]

Union representatives:
Saco-S Peter Hellberg, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771-630000.

Application:
Register your application, along with a current maritime service extract from the Transport Agency to verify your qualifications and certificates, by February 7, 2025. 
Diary number: 25-00337

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