Security Specialist; Port​/Recovery

Security Specialist (Port/Recovery)

The District Office is responsible for coordinating emergency response and port security planning efforts by providing policy guidance and technical expertise. You will serve as a Security Specialist (Port/Recovery) and be responsible for providing program administration for Maritime Security preparedness planning, and technical support for Area Maritime Security (AMS) Plans (AMSPs) and procedures with a specialty in Marine Transportation System (MTS) recovery, including marine salvage and removal of obstructions to navigation.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Coordinating maritime security and Maritime Transportation System (MTS) recovery planning efforts and overseeing the Northeast District Area Maritime Security Program, with a specialty in MTS Recovery.
• Serving as a technical expert for the enforcement of Federal statutes and Coast Guard policy on maritime security, MTS recovery, and the safeguarding of personnel and property within the U.S. maritime domain.
• Serving as a Maritime Security and MTS Recovery Subject Matter Expert (SME), exercising independence and political judgment in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the government (federal, state, and local) and private industry.
• Reviewing and developing new or proposed security and MTS recovery policies, procedures, and guidelines for response to all-hazard contingencies.

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