Job Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0080-13, Security Specialist (Port/Recovery) located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Northeast District in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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. Investigating a variety of maritime security problems and developing and formulating recommendations for alternative policies, procedures, and processes. Participating in or overseeing maritime security event response and/or recovery efforts. Assessing, documenting, and reporting the statuses of maritime risk, port and waterway navigation system components, cargo flow and priorities, maritime security capability and availability, security and functional implications to maritime commerce and incident planning and management needs, and related issues. 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 cannot 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.