Marine Trans Sys Spec (Cyber)

U.S. Coast Guard•Port Arthur, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0301-12 position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, in Port Arthur, Texas. The specialist implements and enforces all-hazards and cybersecurity-related executive orders, acts, regulations, laws, and Coast Guard policies that support the safety and security of ports and waterways. The role assists with implementing new laws, regulations, policies, and directives affecting cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System Area of Responsibility; reviews facility security plans and assessments and provides recommendations in coordination with Facility Inspectors and Facility Security Officers; coordinates with Coast Guard, interagency, and private-industry cybersecurity programs to support awareness initiatives; and responds to requested crises or urgent situations to help mitigate immediate and potential threats. Applicants must meet the qualifications by the announcement’s closing date. Qualification at GS-12 requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the federal sector; education cannot substitute for this experience. The position has no positive education requirement. The role requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and a pre-employment drug test. A one-year probationary period may be required. Selected applicants must pass a background investigation and meet other federal employment conditions.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the federal sector, including experience developing cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy; providing cybersecurity expertise and recommendations to protect critical port infrastructure and related assets; or conducting cybersecurity training, outreach, and awareness for stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered for Selective Service or exempt from registration.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a background investigation.
Must receive federal salary payments by direct deposit.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing new laws, regulations, policies, and directives affecting cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System Area of Responsibility.
Provide expertise and recommendations when reviewing facility security plans and assessments, coordinating with Facility Inspectors and Facility Security Officers.
Coordinate with relevant Coast Guard, interagency, and private-industry cybersecurity programs to support cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
Respond, when requested, to crises or urgent situations in the relevant domain to help mitigate immediate and potential threats.
Support implementation and enforcement of all-hazards and cybersecurity-related executive orders, acts, regulations, laws, and Coast Guard policy to promote the safety and security of ports and waterways.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules may be available
Tuition reimbursement may be available
Transportation subsidies may be available
Uniform allowance may be available
Health and wellness programs may be available
Fitness centers may be available
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Moving expenses paid in accordance with applicable regulations
Eligible newly appointed permanent or term employees may receive student loan repayment up to $10,000 before tax for one calendar year, subject to a three-year service agreement