About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-1361-13, SUPERVISORY MARINE INFORMATION SPEC located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D8 WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT BRANCH -DPW in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.
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. Managed personnel including assignments, performance evaluations, hiring and other personnel concerns Directed or supervised budget including contracting concerns. Determined highest priority needs ensuring critical equipment bought Have processed aids through the Shore Station Maintenance Record process from field or staff position. Managed a program with inventory that needs specialized help to repair and the process for getting it repaired Managed ATON in accordance with applicable directives and policy guidelines from a field (Aids to Navigation Team or ATON cutter) or a staff (Sector or District) unit Selected performance measurement standards, analyzed the performance, determined ways to improve on performance to meet standards 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 SUPERVISORY MARINE INFORMATION SPEC and be responsible for performing as Program Manager (PM) for Waterways Management in the Heartland District Aids to Navigation section in New Orleans, Louisiana, with responsibility for waterway management, military and other federal and local agencies and aids to navigation, marine information in both written and broadcast format. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Manage the administration of AtoN in accordance with applicable directives and policy guidelines set forth by the chief, Western rivers/ Waterways Management and the District Commander Utilizing accounting and budgetary management oversight, plan and direct a financial management program in support of the AtoN program Address vessel utilization and operational performance standards for the primary CG mission Direct and analyze the Shore Station Maintenance Record (SSMR) program for all district aids to navigation units Provide day-to-day management and supervisory oversight to a portion of the Waterways Management staffRequirementsAll 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 does not require a 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.