About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-2101-13, Marine Transportation Specialist, DCO, Asst COMDT for Prevention Policy, Inspections & Compliance Directorate, Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, Fishing Vessel Division in Washington, DC.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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. Developing policies and standards related to maritime safety and security. Managing or serving as a team lead for projects responsible for developing maritime standards and regulations. Preparing a variety of correspondence, reports, and/or documents related to maritime regulations and proposals In order to receive full consideration, you must submit a sample of 10 pages or fewer that demonstrates your technical writing experience. Acceptable documents include, but are not limited to: instructions, guidance, regulations, reports, studies, memoranda, and correspondence. 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 cannot 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 Marine Transportation Specialist and be responsible for participating in the development, interpretation, and implementation of rules and regulations pertaining to issues such as commercial fishing vessel safety, maritime safety, navigational safety, port safety, and personnel safety. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a member of the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance that is responsible for developing, interpreting, and implementing rules and regulations concerning maritime safety issues as they relate to the Commercial Vessel Safety Program, and particularly to Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels. Providing recommendations, advice, and guidance to managers, inspectors and examiners of the CG, other agencies, classifications societies, and the marine industry regarding the development, applicability, interpretation and enforcement of internation treaties, laws, policies, and regulations relating to marine safety and commercial vessels. . Establishing regulatory criteria in the broad area of maritime safety in the areas of commercial fishing, industry vessel safety, navigational safety, prevention and enforcement. . Providing technical advice to CG field personnel and representatives of the maritime industry concerning the intent and application of maritime safety regulations. Developing strategies and implementation methods for external outreach to the commercial fishing industry, which may include draft information articles for commercial fishing industry publications, managing contact lists for industry, and development and maintenance of websites for information sharing. Providing authoritative and explicit replies to Congress, other governmental, maritime related agencies and the general public concerning the regulatory, policy, and interpretive aspects as it applies to the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Program. 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. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. 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 Public Trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. 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.