This vacancy is for a GS-0080-12, SECURITY SPEC (PORT/RECOVERY) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG MARINE SAFETY UNIT HOUMA in HOUMA, Louisiana.
To 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. Providing Maritime Security preparedness planning, subject matter expertise and technical support for Area Maritime Security (AMS) Plans (AMSP's) and procedures with a subspecialty in Marine Transportation System (MTS) recovery and resumption, including marine salvage and removal of obstructions to navigation 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.
You will serve as a SECURITY SPEC (PORT/RECOVERY) and be responsible for providing Maritime Security preparedness planning, subject matter expertise, and technical support for Area Maritime Security (AMS) Plans (AMSPs) and procedures with a subspecialty in Marine Transportation System (MTS) recovery, including marine salvage and removal of obstructions to navigation. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing, maintaining, testing, and when necessary, supporting implementation of AMS (SRP) and MTS Recovery Plan Researching, developing, and maintaining data detailing marine salvage response capabilities within Captain of the Port zones covered by AMS plans Serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MTS Recovery Units (MTSRU), MTS Recovery Assist Teams (MSRATs), or similar Coast Guard supplemental support activity Providing preparedness planning and incident management technical support 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 Information