Command Center Watchstander

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-11, Command Center Watchstander located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D11 COMMAND CENTER -DRMC in ALAMEDA, California.

Qualifications:

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.

• Overseeing and monitoring the unit's response to Search and Rescue (SAR) cases in order to minimize loss of life and property at sea.
• Developing search action plans while investigating and coordinating ongoing activities and operations within the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Providing command and control over assets in maritime law enforcement operations within the Sector AOR.
• Overseeing responses to reported marine casualties, ensuring proper notification, response, and documentation procedures are executed within CC responsibilities.
• Analyzing and disseminating a variety of nautical data such as current, tides, weather, and interacting with federal, state, and local government agencies while coordinating response to SAR, Law Enforcement, Ports Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS), and Marine Environmental Response (MER).

OR at least one of the following if using education to qualify at this grade level:

(A) a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR

(B) 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR

(C) A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in or related to the work of this position AND graduate level education that provides the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and experience. Experience and education combination are computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the total of qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at that grade level.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities:

You will serve as a Command Center Watchstander and be responsible to oversee and monitor the units response to Search and Rescue (SAR) cases in order to minimize loss of life and property at sea. Specifically, the incumbent ensures collection of initial information, classifies cases, establishes documentation, and develops an awareness of the case sufficient to identify suitable response. The incumbent subsequently coordinates a response with Coast Guard and other agency resources. The incumbent plans cases to maximize the probability of success (POS) using all available information and tools.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Developing search action plans while investigating and coordinating ongoing activities and operations with the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Providing command and control over Coast Guard assets in all maritime law enforcement operations within the District AOR.
• Analyzing and disseminating a variety of nautical data such as current, tides, weather (including wind and storm alerts, visibility, and water depth).
• Gathering relevant information concerning Coast Guard missions and notifying appropriate agencies and participants.
• Addressing industry representatives, consumer groups, and members of trade association meetings in forums regarding specific regulatory issues, search and rescue concerns, boating safety, or other issues involving Coast Guard operations.
• Providing training and upholding qualification standards for members standing watch in the Command Center.
• Advising on routine or common program problems and issues.

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 will be required to complete Maritime Search and Rescue Planning School (TRACEN Yorktown), and Command Center School (TRACEN Yorktown). After 5 years, the incumbent may be required to attend both schools at the discretion of the SCC Chief for refresher training.

Watchstanding duties include up to 12 consecutive hours and include night, weekend, and holiday watches. Occasionally 24-hour watches may be required.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Salary : $93,358