Command Center Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Coast Guard is hiring a GS-0301-12 Command Center Specialist for the Western Rivers Command Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role serves in two key capacities: Command Duty Officer (CDO) and Sector Command Center (SCC) Training Manager. The specialist works with Response and Prevention departments to coordinate Coast Guard missions across the Sector, advance continuous improvement, and maintain operational effectiveness and watchstander proficiency. The position supports operational readiness and a coordinated response to Coast Guard missions in the area of responsibility. It develops, implements, and evaluates SCC training; maintains Maritime Domain Awareness using real-time data; and applies analysis and specialized experience to inform operational decisions and ensure adherence to changing Coast Guard policies and procedures. The specialist also builds relationships with stakeholders to support Coast Guard objectives, interagency collaboration, and a positive public image. This position requires a Secret clearance, a valid state driver's license, successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam and drug test, and a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position is not in a bargaining unit.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Experience related to Coast Guard missions, such as search and rescue, ports, waterways and coastal security, law enforcement, maritime safety and mobility, marine environmental response, or national defense.
Experience identifying and allocating Coast Guard and partner-agency resources to execute search plans.
Experience coordinating mobilization of specialized equipment and personnel from multiple agencies to contain and mitigate environmental impacts.
Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, coordinate actions, or provide procedural guidance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical exam and drug test.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as Command Duty Officer (CDO) and Sector Command Center (SCC) Training Manager.
Collaborate with Response and Prevention departments to coordinate Coast Guard missions across the Sector.
Drive operational readiness and a proactive, coordinated approach to Coast Guard missions within the area of responsibility.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive training program to maintain watchstander proficiency and operational readiness.
Maintain Maritime Domain Awareness and use real-time data analysis to optimize deployment of Coast Guard and interagency assets.
Use specialized experience and analytical skills to inform operational decisions and champion continuous improvement.
Ensure the SCC adheres to evolving Coast Guard policies and procedures.
Cultivate stakeholder relationships to advance Coast Guard objectives, support interagency collaboration, and promote a positive public image.
Identify and allocate Coast Guard and partner-agency resources to execute search plans effectively.
Coordinate mobilization of specialized equipment and personnel from multiple agencies to contain and mitigate environmental impacts.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, coordinate actions, or provide procedural guidance.