Summary This vacancy is for a GS-0301-12, Command Center Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR DELAWARE BAY COMMAND CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities You will serve as a Command Center Specialist and will serves as the direct representative of the Sector Commander for mission execution within the Sector Delaware Bay Area of Responsibility (AOR). The CDO is a critical component of the Command Center (CC) watch construct designed to optimize the functionality of the watch in support of the command's operational objectives, maximize coordination with staff/duty elements and port partners, and mitigate risks for all mission areas. The position requires the incumbent to maintain real-time situational awareness, execute command and control, and oversee operations across multiple Coast Guard mission areas, including Search and Rescue (SAR), Law Enforcement, Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS), Marine Environmental Response (MER), Living Marine Resources (LMR), and Marine Safety. The incumbent oversees responses to critical incidents, manages resources, and directs tactical operations while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. As a senior watchstander, the incumbent is also responsible for providing training and mentorship to CC personnel and presents findings and recommendations to the Sector Commander and senior leadership.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Oversees and Monitors all Coast Guard Missions in the Sector Area of Responsibility (AOR) Partners with various operational teams to coordinate and monitor multiple mission @types (SAR, LE, PWCS, MER, LMR) to ensure mission success. Effectively allocates resources such as personnel, assets, and equipment to maximize mission efficiency, and adjusts resources in real time as needed to meet evolving operational demands. Maintains a situational awareness of all ongoing operations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the current state of all missions.. Maintains Oversight of Command Center Training Program Primarily accountable for the administration of the unit-training program. This includes development, administration and maintenance of a comprehensive training program for all four watch positions, with oversight of all required performance qualification standards, training modules, recertification standards, on-the-jobtraining (OJT) and unit indoctrination. Interacts with Various Groups and the Public Acts as the primary point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external agencies, providing updates on the status of ongoing operations. Maintains clear communication channels with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure cohesive efforts across the broader mission landscape. Additionally, provides operational updates and communicates effectively with the public as needed, ensuring transparency and accountability in operations. Presents Findings and Recommendations Provide briefings to the Sector Commander and other members in key leadership positions regarding status of cases, intended actions, and recommendations. Develops correspondence, reports, analyses, and operational briefs using the Coast Guard standard workstation, and other data processing tools. Contributes recommendations to higher- level decision makers regarding project or program execution, and assists the SCC Supervisor with development of SCC measures of effectiveness. 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 Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following @types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test. 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. Qualifications 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. Master-level knowledge of the Coast Guard SAR program and policies, Law Enforcement operations, pollution response, and marine safety programs with at least 2 years of Command Center experience. Master-level knowledge of Coast Guard mission systems, such as Rescue 21, SAROPS, or other relevant operational tools with at least 2 years of operational experience. Knowledge of CG standard workstation programs including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, desktop publishing, etc., for use in developing correspondence, reports analyses, and disseminating operational information. Knowledge of all Coast Guard missions, including SAR, PWCS, Law Enforcement, Maritime Safety, Maritime Mobility, MER, and National Defense with at least 2 years of operational Command Center experience. Clear understanding of all applicable CG training requirements for Command Centers and experience in providing and tracking training programs. 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 can not 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. 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. Additional Information 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). 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 irma.m.morales@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. Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate regulations. If you are unable apply online, please contact irma.m.morales@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation 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.
