Security Specialist (International Port)

This vacancy is for a GS-080-13, Security Specialist (International Port), located in the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Director of Inspections and Compliance, Office of Int'l & Domestic Port Security Assessment, International Port Security Assessments Division in Washington, DC.

You will serve as a Security Specialist (International Port) responsible as a desk officer and primary point of contact for field personnel assigned to the International Port Security (IPS) Program, interagency partners and other USCG offices. Managing an assigned portfolio of international trade partners, assisting and advising program managers on development of overall policy, and processes documentation related to foreign commercial port security evaluations. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Maintaining awareness of relevant issues with national or international impact and participating in determining goals, objectives, strategies, resources, and schedules for port security assessment visits. Leading and/or participating in or evaluating assessments of foreign ports to evaluate their security measures, infrastructure, and compliance with international standards such as the ISPS Code. Conducting research to identify and analyze relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Drafting and revising policies and procedures that are clear, concise, and aligned with the organization's strategic goals. Developing and delivering training and communication materials to educate employees about new or revised policies. Serving as the subject matter expert, independently developing responses to inquiries from USCG offices, U.S. agencies, foreign governments, and the marine industry regarding IPS Program activities. 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. 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.