Security Specialist (International Port)

This vacancy is for a GS-0080-12, Security Specialist (International Port) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Atlantic Area (LANTAREA); Preparedness Division; International Port Security Branch in Portsmouth, Virginia.

You will serve as a Security Specialist (International Port) and be responsible for acting as a subject matter professional on port security governance and facility security. The incumbent will be responsible for evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of foreign trade partners' maritime supply chain security. Typical tasks include conducting foreign port assessments, delivering training, implementing risk mitigation measures, providing technical assistance, and preparing reports.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Conducting port security assessments in U.S. trading partner countries. Developing findings on maritime commerce which may have nationwide or international impact. Helping prepare findings for consolidation into the final assessment report and coordinates report writing. Serving as an exercise leader, instructor, presenter, and facilitator for maritime and port security workshops and seminars, in foreign ports. Working with the Planning and Logistics Section staff to coordinate resource needs for capacity building and technical assistance, including travel, capacity building material and manual production, and translation services. Coordinating with head of delegation (HOD), IPS liaison officers, and assessors for clarification, additional information, and accuracy of reports. 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

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, passport, and overseas physical. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.