Supervisory Paralegal Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Falling Waters, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a GS-0950-12 Supervisory Paralegal Specialist position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Recreational Vessel Documentation Division (NVDC-2), located in Falling Waters, West Virginia. The position is responsible for reviewing and recording instruments related to vessel transactions, maintaining records for public inspection, and issuing documentation for all geographical areas of the United States. The incumbent supervises a staff of at least two GS-0950-11 Paralegal Specialists, at least eight GS-0950-09 Paralegal Specialists, and at least one technical support or clerical employee. The role also conducts substantive legal research in support of the U.S. Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center, examining legal instruments and interpreting applicable laws and regulations. Applicants must meet the stated federal qualifications, including at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. A public trust clearance and successful background investigation are required. A one-year probationary period may apply, including for first-time supervisors or managers. The position has no positive education requirement, and education cannot substitute for the required experience at this grade level.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience researching and analyzing factual and legal standing through examination of legal instruments.
Specialized experience interpreting laws and regulations to determine whether submitted legal instruments are sufficient.
Specialized experience participating in meetings and collaborating with other personnel.
Ability to acquire technical knowledge of supervision and vessel documentation.
Meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
Register for Selective Service or be exempt, if applicable.
Successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a public trust clearance.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Supervise at least two GS-0950-11 Paralegal Specialists, at least eight GS-0950-09 Paralegal Specialists, and at least one technical support or clerical employee.
Evaluate documentation activities to improve services and maintain high productivity.
Plan, assign, and review work in accordance with staff capabilities and limitations.
Establish work priorities and revise schedules to complete work.
Interview applicants and recommend candidates for positions.
Initiate personnel actions through the next-level supervisor to establish and reclassify positions, promote employees, and dismiss unsatisfactory employees.
Participate in command staff meetings and collaborate with supervisors and managers on boards and committees conducting command business.
Conduct substantive legal research in support of the U.S. Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center.
Research and analyze factual and legal standing by examining legal instruments, including titles, mortgages, bills of sale, deeds, claim of lien notices, builder certifications, abstracts of title, and court orders.
Analyze and interpret applicable laws and regulations.
Review and record instruments related to vessel transactions, maintain records for public inspection, and issue vessel documentation for all geographical areas of the United States.