PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-12, PROGRAM SPECIALIST located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY AND RISK MGMT DIVISION -CG-NAV-3 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

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 grade level in the federal sector.

Specialized GS-11 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.

Conducting analyses, studies and surveys covering evolving technologies, improving delivery of maritime programs and operations; Using qualitative/quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of program effectiveness; Collecting and managing complex data or databases to ensure their accuracy and integrity in support of Directorate/Office objectives and overall performance; Drawing conclusions, making predictions, and informing decision makers of involving the Marine Transportation System (MTS), including waterways management and aids to navigation systems; and Thorough understanding of the principles and field practices related to electronic navigation systems, charting, and the dissemination of Marine Safety Information (MSI) by various means.

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.

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 PROGRAM SPECIALIST and Aton Program Technical Authority and program subject matter expert on policies and projects related to the CG-5PW enterprise U.S.

Aids to Navigation Information Management Systems (USAIMS).

Responsibilities are international in scope with impact on planning, formulating, influencing, integrating, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating highly technical and complex programs and projects.

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

Typical work assignments include: Identify new Federal requirements, enhancements, grooms, and system upgrades to support the ATON mission, efficiently dissemination marine and navigation information, and manage waterway risk.

Ensure data accuracy and integrity, including supporting the USAIMS and ATONIS databases (henceforth referred to collectively as USAIMS).

Work directly with offices throughout the CG to disseminate, interpret, and provide technical guidance in support of the Office of Navigation Systems and the ATON program.

Initiate and carry out research and projects to develop and improve technologies to enhance the CG's performance in delivering ATON and waterways management services including the further development and enhancement of USAIMS.

Conduct market research to identify evolving technologies which will improve delivery of Marine Safety Information and Waterway Management functions.

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