Security Specialist (Port)

U.S. Coast Guard•Staten Island, NY

23d•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for two GS-0080-12 Security Specialist positions with the U.S. Coast Guard, Northeast District, Sector New York, Emergency Force Readiness Branch, in Staten Island, New York. The position is responsible for preparing and validating plans for effective responses to port safety and security contingencies involving the Coast Guard and the community. The incumbent serves as an action officer for Port Safety and Security Planning, including exercise planning within an assigned Captain of the Port zone. The role develops and manages port, vessel, and facility security contingency plans and annexes; coordinates with port and harbor safety committees and District and Area planning agents; and develops, coordinates, and participates in security exercises. The position also recommends remedial actions when needed and projects funding needs for planning and exercise activities.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the ability, skill, and knowledge to perform the position’s duties; examples include investigating and analyzing unusual port safety and security planning problems or conditions, recommending and implementing remedies, and participating in port safety and security exercises.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
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 meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Prepare and validate plans for effective and efficient responses to port safety and security contingencies.
Serve as an action officer for Port Safety and Security Planning, including exercise planning in the assigned Captain of the Port zone.
Develop and manage port, vessel, and facility security contingency plans and appropriate annexes.
Coordinate with Port Safety Committees, Harbor Safety Committees and their subcommittees, and District and Area planning agents to determine appropriate participation in security plan development and exercises.
Develop, coordinate, and participate in port, vessel, facility, and security exercises.
Recommend remedial actions when necessary.
Project funding needs for planning and exercise activities.