This vacancy is for a Supervisory Regulatory Compliance Specialist, GS-1801-14, located in Alameda, CA. The incumbent is subject to relocation to alternate Continuity of Operations (COOP) site, whether locally, or out of the geographic area of Alameda, CA, for periods up to 30 days.
At the GS-14 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out supervisory responsibilities for the workforce; and analyze situations and prepare solutions to problems. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in regulations and procedures or to interruptions, which may disrupt the workflow. Working knowledge of commercial vessels and recreational boating safety standards, along with a comprehensive knowledge of various applicable federal laws and regulations. Coast Guard policy/directives/guidance, Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars, and Marine Safety Manuals sufficient to provide consistent interpretation and application of appropriate compliance, prevention, enforcement, and safety standards. Performs regulatory compliance programs and functions across AOR in order to provide substantive advice and develop recommendations. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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. 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.
You will serve as a Supervisory Regulatory Compliance Specialist and will be assigned to the Prevention Branch (PACAREA-5P), Preparedness Division (PACAREA-5), at Coast Guard Pacific Area (PACAREA) in Alameda, CA. As the Prevention Branch Chief, this position reviews, interprets, and converts higher guidance and policy into operational planning guidance for Coast Guard prevention missions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing operational planning direction for all Prevention operations in support of the Commandant's Strategic Planning Direction (SPD) and the Marine Safety Performance Plan (MSPP). Providing necessary standards and performance measures to ensure that enforcement efforts gain compliance in order to achieve the goals of the SPD and MSPP. Establishing Prevention focused operations based on casualty, personnel action, marine violation patterns or other identified threats/and vulnerabilities. Establishing and maintaining liaison and necessary working relationships at the Area level with cognizant representatives of federal/regional/state agencies, shipping interests, labor and other maritime groups. Evaluating and implementing rules, regulations, and policies for marine safety, security and environmental compliance operations within Area. Identifying gaps in existing program policies. Coordinating the execution of Prevention program changes developed by Commandant.