Summary This vacancy is for a GS343-14 Security Specialist (Port/Recovery) located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Deputy Commandant for Operations, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Director of Inspections & Compliance, Office of Port & Facility Compliance, Domestic Ports Division (CG-FAC-1), Washington, DC. Responsibilities As a Security Specialist (Port/Recovery), you will serve as the program manager for all oversight of the planning and coordination of the Area Maritime Security (AMS) programs and committees, Port Readiness Committees, Harbor Safety Committees, port stakeholders, other Federal, state, local and tribal agencies and entities, and maritime industry personnel, regarding port safety and security. This position is also responsible for interagency operations, agreements, and development of new contacts (both internal and external to the agency) to obtain needed information. Being a Coast Guard (CG) civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include: Providing professional expertise, including risk analysis, assistance and recommendations to senior staff in implementing and maintaining required maritime security regimes, necessary for the protection of navigable waterways, personnel, critical infrastructure and vessels from intentional destruction, loss or damage. Developing, administering, reviewing, and analyzing new laws, regulations, and other directives impacting maritime security in the area of responsibility (AOR) and assisting field units in implementing new directives. Coordinating, supervising and providing subject matter expert assistance for periodic validation of port-wide Area Maritime Security Assessments, and developing, maintaining and ensuring the Area Maritime Security Plan (AMSP) is updated, maintained, and exercised in accordance with requirements. Engaging with industry stakeholders and other government agencies on routine basis to ensure maritime security awareness, that required maritime security measures are understood and met, and to ensuring stakeholders' concerns are addressed. Serving as program spokesperson at public meetings, hearings, and briefings related to maritime and port security. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov This position requires a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Qualifications To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade level, GS-13 in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular 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: Measuring the effectiveness of existing security practices related to maritime security. Serving as a spokesperson at public meetings, hearings, and briefings related to maritime and port security. Assisting in the establishment of maritime security measures. Coordinating and/or planning and developing assessments of maritime security exercises. 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. 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. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Transcripts--If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please ensure that all documentation is legible. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Monica.Bennett@uscg.mil. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact Monica.Bennett@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation