Command Center Watchstander

U.S. Coast Guard•Sault Ste. Marie, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-11, Command Center Watchstander located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NORTHERN GREAT LAKES COMMAND CENTER in SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan. You will serve as a Command Center Watchstander and be responsible for serving as a Coast Guard Sector Command Center Operations Unit Watchstander, maintaining information management, situational awareness, and command and control for all Coast Guard operations within the Sector's area of responsibility. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
This position requires a SECRET clearance.
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.
Within one year of arrival, the incumbent is required to complete Maritime Search and Rescue Planning School and Command Center School at TRACEN Yorktown.
To qualify at the GS- 11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 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.
Developing search action plans and investigating, coordinating, and monitoring ongoing activities and operations within an Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Using a variety of electronic systems and sensors with user interfaces located in a Sector Command Center.
Using computer systems-including word-processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, graphics, communications, database, internet publishing, shared-file, and group-chat systems-to plan and support unit operations, mission priorities, and operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Overseeing and monitoring the Sectors response to Search and Rescue (SAR) cases in order to minimize loss of life and property at sea.
Maintaining command and control of Coast Guard assets conducting Ports Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS) missions.
Entering data into a variety of different Coast Guard data-bases used to track status of personnel, customers and boats; report cases; measure effectiveness; and document Coast Guard missions executed in the Sector AOR.
Routinely interacting with federal, state, and local government agencies while coordinating response to SAR, Law Enforcement, PWCS, MER, and other Coast Guard missions.
Providing training and upholds qualifications standards for members standing watch in the SCC.
Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
Within one year of arrival, the incumbent is required to complete Maritime Search and Rescue Planning School and Command Center School at TRACEN Yorktown.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
personal leave days
paid federal holidays
flexible work schedules
tuition reimbursement
transportation subsidies
uniform allowance
health and wellness programs
fitness centers
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.