Marine Transportation Specialist

Military Sealift Command • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Marine Transportation Specialist serves in the Operations and Plans Directorate of Military Sealift Command Pacific (MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND PACIFIC). The position supports force protection (FP) for MSC vessels by helping ship Captains develop and implement FP plans and comply with applicable directives. It reviews vessel and host-installation security capabilities, identifies additional security needs, and recommends corrective actions for antiterrorism/force protection (AT/FP) deficiencies in procedures, training, or equipment.

The specialist coordinates with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Third Fleet (THIRDFLT), and other command and agency partners to obtain threat and vulnerability assessments and address AT/FP matters affecting MSCPAC. The role includes reviewing ship FP plans for compliance with Department of Defense and COMTHIRDFLT directives, supporting force protection visits before ships activate to Full Operational Status or are placed on-hire, and coordinating, analyzing, and reporting on AT/FP matters.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. The experience described includes preparing official naval correspondence and executive presentations; supporting ship Masters/Captains with FP plans and compliance; evaluating vessel AT/FP plans, coordinating training and exercises, and supporting emergency plans and Embarked Security Team embarkation; applying counter-unmanned aircraft systems concepts and reporting protocols; and using NCIS resources and Multiple Threat Alert Center intelligence products. The position may require travel within and outside the continental United States, including to remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft. It is designated Key/Non-Combat Essential and requires immediate and continuing support of expeditionary requirements in non-combat or non-combat-support situations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station within and outside the continental United States, potentially to remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must provide immediate and continuing support for expeditionary requirements in non-combat or non-combat-support situations.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must include drafting, formatting, and preparing official naval correspondence for distribution through internal and external chains of command, including flag-level leadership.
• Specialized experience must include preparing and delivering verbal presentations from local operational discussions to formal executive briefings for flag-level audiences.
• Specialized experience must include assisting MSC Ship Masters/Captains with developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with FP plans and directives, and collaborating with command authorities and federal or state agencies to mitigate security risks.
• Specialized experience must include evaluating AT/FP plans for MSCPAC-controlled vessels against DOW and COMTHIRDFLT directives; coordinating AT/FP training and exercises; liaising with Area Command FPOs for logistics support; assisting with emergency action plans; and preparing vessels for Embarked Security Team embarkation.
• Specialized experience must include applying Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operational concepts and executing required fleet reporting protocols.
• Specialized experience must include leveraging NCIS force protection resources and using Multiple Threat Alert Center intelligence products to enhance situational awareness and asset protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist MSC ship Captains in developing and implementing Force Protection Plans and complying with FP directives.
• Recommend actions to correct AT/FP deficiencies in procedures, training, or equipment.
• Review host-installation and vessel security capabilities and determine additional security required to meet C3F FP directives.
• Liaise with NCIS and THIRDFLT staff to obtain geographic vulnerability and threat assessments for MSCPAC afloat assets.
• Assist the MSCPAC FP Officer with force protection assist visits for MSC ships before they activate to Full Operational Status or are placed on-hire.
• Review and analyze FP Plans for MSCPAC-controlled ships for compliance with DOD FP Directives and COMTHIRDFLT (C3F) directives.
• Coordinate, analyze, and develop reports on AT/FP matters affecting MSCPAC.
• Prepare official naval correspondence, including naval messages, point papers, memorandums, and standard naval letters, for internal and external chains of command, including flag-level leadership.
• Prepare and deliver verbal presentations, including formal executive briefings for flag-level audiences.
• Coordinate AT/FP training and exercises, liaise with Area Command FPOs for logistics support, assist with emergency action plans, and help prepare vessels for Embarked Security Team embarkation.
• Apply Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operational concepts and execute required fleet reporting protocols.
• Use NCIS force protection resources and Multiple Threat Alert Center intelligence products to enhance situational awareness and asset protection.

Benefits

• The announcement states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed