U.S. Coast Guard Hiring for Security Specialist (Port/Recovery), GS-0080-12 at Honolulu, Hawaii Full Time

Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, District Fourteen, Sector Honolulu in Honolulu, HI. Responsibilities You will serve as a Security Specialist (Port/Recovery) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Maritime Security, (MTS) infrastructure recovery including salvage response and resumption of maritime commerce, and related preparedness planning and incident management. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include: Developing, maintaining, testing, and when necessary, supporting implementation of Area Maritime Security (AMS) and Marine Transportation System (MTS) recovery plans and procedures to ensure that waterways are cleared of obstructions and the flow of commerce through the U.S. ports is reestablished as efficiently and quickly as possible after a Transportation Security Incident (TSI) and other categories of Transportation Disruptions. Coordinating, consulting, and advising and providing technical support with AMSCs and other stakeholders. Researching, developing, and maintaining baseline descriptions of the MTS infrastructure/port navigation system and other infrastructure contiguous to waterways within the AMS area that could become obstructions to navigation if damaged or destroyed. Serving as SME for MTS Recovery Units (MTSRUs), MTS Recovery Assist Teams (MTSRATs), or similar Coast Guard supplemental support activity, deploying to field locations when direct, for all forms of Transportation Disruptions, including response to oil and hazardous materials incidents and natural disasters, providing incident-specific service for planning and implementing myriad procedures for MTS recovery. Maintaining MTS recovery, salvage response planning and technical references. Serving as SME for port-level development and implementation of all-transportation-disruption/all-hazard compatible AMSPs and procedures for the port-level MTS recovery elements of the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan, Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Strategy to Enhancing Supply Chain Security, and the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)/USCG Protocols for the Resumption of Trade, and Coast Guard implementation policies and directives. Researching, developing, and maintaining data detailing the marine salvage response capabilities within the Captain of the Port (COTP) Zones covered by the AMS Plans. Informing supervisors and/or Division Directors of unanticipated problems. Making recommendation for problem resolution. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. This position requires a Secret clearance. A one-year probationary period may be required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications You qualify for the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line work. Examples of specialized experience include: Seeking the input and coordination with USCG, interagency partners, State, Local and Tribal governments, marine and salvage industries, and other stakeholders; Serving as technical expert, exercising independent judgment in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the government and private industry to further port recovery, MTS resiliency, and salvage response; Creating and planning collaboration efforts to expand and strengthen existing arrangements and relationships with other government agencies; Preparing and presenting briefs to agency managers, port partners, stakeholders and other interested parties 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. There is a 9.28% cost of living allowance (COLA) for this position. Please see: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates 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. 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 Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 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, or imprisonment. 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 at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 10% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. Relocation Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 10% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment. Student Loan Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three year service agreement. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. 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. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 410-636-3500. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation