About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS - 0080 - 12, Security Specialist (International Port) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Atlantic Area (LANTAREA); Preparedness Division; International Port Security Branch in Portsmouth, Virginia.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 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. Supporting port assessments involving national security and providing recommendations that may have nationwide or international impact on maritime commerce. Improving port security through the development, promulgation, deployment and/or implementation of operational doctrine, tactics, techniques or procedures Analyzing information available and making recommendations as to whether a particular country and its ports are compliant with international security requirements 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 not 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.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a Security Specialist (International Port) and be responsible for acting as a subject matter professional on port security governance and facility security. The incumbent will be responsible for evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of foreign trade partners' maritime supply chain security. Typical tasks include conducting foreign port assessments, delivering training, implementing risk mitigation measures, providing technical assistance, and preparing reports... Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Conducting port security assessments in U.S. trading partner countries. Developing findings on maritime commerce which may have nationwide or international impact. Helping prepare findings for consolidation into the final assessment report and coordinates report writing. Serving as an exercise leader, instructor, presenter, and facilitator for maritime and port security workshops and seminars, in foreign ports. Working with the Planning and Logistics Section staff to coordinate resource needs for capacity building and technical assistance, including travel, capacity building material and manual production, and translation services. Coordinating with head of delegation (HOD), IPS liaison officers, and assessors for clarification, additional information, and accuracy of reports. 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 be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation InformationRequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, passport, and overseas physical. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.