Command Center Watchstander

Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-11, Command Center Watchstander located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NORTHERN GREAT LAKES COMMAND CENTER in SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan.

Duties

You will serve as a Command Center Watchstander and be responsible for serving as a Coast Guard Sector Command Center Operations Unit Watchstander, maintaining information management, situational awareness, and command and control for all Coast Guard operations within the Sector's area of responsibility. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing and monitoring the Sectors response to Search and Rescue (SAR) cases in order to minimize loss of life and property at sea. Maintaining command and control of Coast Guard assets conducting Ports Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS) missions. Entering data into a variety of different Coast Guard data-bases used to track status of personnel, customers and boats; report cases; measure effectiveness; and document Coast Guard missions executed in the Sector AOR. Routinely interacting with federal, state, and local government agencies while coordinating response to SAR, Law Enforcement, PWCS, MER, and other Coast Guard missions. Providing training and upholds qualifications standards for members standing watch in the SCC. 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 is required to complete Maritime Search and Rescue Planning School and Command Center School at TRACEN Yorktown. 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

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. Developing search action plans and investigating, coordinating, and monitoring ongoing activities and operations within an Area of Responsibility (AOR). Using a variety of electronic systems and sensors with user interfaces located in a Sector Command Center. Using computer systems-including word-processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, graphics, communications, database, internet publishing, shared-file, and group-chat systems-to plan and support unit operations, mission priorities, and operational requirements. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or An LL.M., if related to the position OR Equivalent combinations of education and experience 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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.