Command Center Watchstander

U.S. Coast Guard•Saint Louis, MO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0301-11 position is located in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Western Rivers Command Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. The Command Center Watchstander maintains information management, situational awareness, and command and control over Coast Guard operations in the Sector area of responsibility. The role coordinates and monitors response activities involving search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, pollution incidents, hazardous substance releases, and other Coast Guard missions, working with federal, state, and local government agencies.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
For GS-11, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in the federal sector, including relevant experience with Coast Guard Search and Rescue, law enforcement operations, spill response, and marine safety programs; identifying and allocating Coast Guard and partner-agency resources; coordinating mobilization of specialized equipment and personnel; and communicating with stakeholders.
Alternatively, qualify through a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Applicants who are current or recent political appointees in specified Executive Branch positions must disclose that information to the HR Office.

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor the Sector’s response to Search and Rescue cases to minimize loss of life and property at sea.
Develop search action plans and investigate and coordinate ongoing activities and operations within the Area of Responsibility.
Provide command and control over Coast Guard assets in maritime law enforcement operations within the Sector Area of Responsibility.
Maintain command and control of response operations for oil discharges and hazardous substance releases within the Sector Area of Responsibility.
Analyze and disseminate nautical data, including current, tide, and weather information.
Coordinate responses with federal, state, and local government agencies for Search and Rescue, law enforcement, Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security, marine environmental response, and other Coast Guard missions.