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Summary This vacancy is for a Supervisory Regulatory Compliance Specialist, GS-1801-14, located in Alameda, CA. The incumbent is subject to relocation to alternate Continuity of Operations (COOP) site, whether locally, or out of the geographic area of Alameda, CA, for periods up to 30 days. Responsibilities You will serve as a Supervisory Regulatory Compliance Specialist and will be assigned to the Prevention Branch (PACAREA-5P), Preparedness Division (PACAREA-5), at Coast Guard Pacific Area (PACAREA) in Alameda, CA. As the Prevention Branch Chief, this position reviews, interprets, and converts higher guidance and policy into operational planning guidance for Coast Guard prevention missions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing operational planning direction for all Prevention operations in support of the Commandant's Strategic Planning Direction (SPD) and the Marine Safety Performance Plan (MSPP). Providing necessary standards and performance measures to ensure that enforcement efforts gain compliance in order to achieve the goals of the SPD and MSPP. Establishing Prevention focused operations based on casualty, personnel action, marine violation patterns or other identified threats/and vulnerabilities. Establishing and maintaining liaison and necessary working relationships at the Area level with cognizant representatives of federal/regional/state agencies, shipping interests, labor and other maritime groups. Evaluating and implementing rules, regulations, and policies for marine safety, security and environmental compliance operations within Area. Identifying gaps in existing program policies. Coordinating the execution of Prevention program changes developed by Commandant. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for a Top Secret as a condition of placement into this position. This may include e.g., a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs". Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. This position requires pre-employment and random drug testing. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. Qualifications At the GS-14 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out supervisory responsibilities for the workforce; and analyze situations and prepare solutions to problems. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in regulations and procedures or to interruptions, which may disrupt the workflow. Working knowledge of commercial vessels and recreational boating safety standards, along with a comprehensive knowledge of various applicable federal laws and regulations. Coast Guard policy/directives/guidance, Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars, and Marine Safety Manuals sufficient to provide consistent interpretation and application of appropriate compliance, prevention, enforcement, and safety standards. Performs regulatory compliance programs and functions across AOR in order to provide substantive advice and develop recommendations. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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. Student Loan Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement. Additional Information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected]. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. This is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation