Security Specialist (Port) - U.S. Coast Guard

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. Investigating and analyzing a variety of unusual problems, questions, or conditions associated with port safety and security planning. Recommending and implementing remedies for port safety and security concerns. Participating in port safety and security exercises. 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 Specialist (Port) and be responsible for preparing and validating plans for the effective and efficient response to all port safety and security contingencies for which the Coast Guard and community will respond. The incumbent is an action officer responsible for Port Safety and Security Planning, including exercise planning in the Captain of the Port zone assigned. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing and managing port, vessel, and facility security contingency plans and appropriate annexes. Coordinating with Port Safety Committee, Harbor Safety Committee, or subcommittees thereof, and District and Area Planning agents to establish the proper level of participation in port security plan development and exercises Developing, coordinating, and participating in port, vessel, facility, and security exercises, recommending appropriate remedial actions, when necessary. Projecting funding needs for planning and exercise activities. 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