Marine Transportation System Specialist (CYBER)

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-14, Marine Transportation System Specialist (CYBER) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, LANTAREA PREVENTION BRANCH -54 in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 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.

Experience leading responses to crises or urgent situation within the cyber domain to assist in mitigating immediate and potential threats.

Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining cybersecurity plans, strategies and policy to support organizational cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory compliance.

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 not 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 Marine Transportation System Specialist (CYBER) and be responsible for the implementation and enforcement of all cybersecurity related executive orders, acts, regulations, laws, and Coast Guard policy supporting the safety and security of ports and waterways throughout Coast Guard Atlantic Area.

The incumbent is also responsible to assist in the implementation of policies, plans, procedures, and exercises for all cyber incidents that impact the marine environment, port security, or marine transportation.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Reviews new laws, regulations, and other directives impacting cybersecurity within the Marine Transportation System (MTS) and advising Area Commander and staff as the senior program expert.

Coordinates with cybersecurity programs in the CG, interagency, and private industry with a presence in the CG area, marketing their programs and capabilities across all modal representative to support cybersecurity awareness initiatives.

Develops, coordinates, and plans new policy changes.

Serving as technical expert in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the government and private industry to further cybersecurity and port security goals.

Providing background, contingencies and recommended coursed of action during crises or urgent situations within the pertinent domain to assist in mitigating immediate and potential threats.

Overseeing and communicating analytical approach to collect, organize and interpret cybersecurity data and information to maintain 24/7 operational situational awareness of current and emerging threats within the MTS.

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