Command Duty Officer

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS - 0301 - 12, Command Duty Officer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR MIAMI COMMAND CENTER in MIAMI BEACH, Florida.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 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 and recurring basis.

Serving as a direct representative of the Sector Commander and provides leadership and training to other military and civilian SCC watchstanders.

Overseeing, leads and monitors the other SCC watch positions (Operations Unit).

Coordinating the work of the SCC and oversees and monitors the Sector's response to SAR cases to minimize loss of life and property at sea; Providing command and control over all maritime law enforcement operations in which Coast Guard assets are involved within the Sector's AOR.

Maintaining command and control of security zone enforcement patrols of critical infrastructure in support of Coast Guard PWCS missions, including those accomplished by other government agencies 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. Major Duties:

You will serve as a Command Duty Officer and be responsible for maintaining command and control as a watch leader over all Coast Guard operations in 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: Maintains command and control of petroleum and chemical spill response operations in the Sector's AOR until an Incident Command System (ICS) structure is established by the Sector Commander or other competent authority.

Maintains command and control of security zone enforcement patrols of critical infrastructure in support of Coast Guard PWCS missions, including those accomplished by other government agencies.

Develops search action plans while investigating and coordinating ongoing activities and operations within the local Area of Responsibility (AOR).

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