- Position Title
- Command Center Watchstander
- Agency
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Announcement Number
- 20241105-35501-036427-AO-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: YOUR RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATION QUESTION(S) MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. FAILURE TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER(S) IN YOUR RESUME MAY IMPACT YOU OR ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.
1.
Choose one answer that best describes your education, experience or combination of education and experience as related to the basic qualifications requirements for this position.
YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. FAILURE TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER(S) IN YOUR RESUME MAY IMPACT YOU OR ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION.
2.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience standing maritime search and rescue watches for extended periods of time and on a rotating shift basis?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing responses to maritime search and rescue (SAR) cases in order to minimize loss of life and property at sea?
4.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience collecting initial information to classify search and rescue (SAR) cases and begin case documentation?
5.
Have you graduated from the Coast Guard Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Planning Course?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience executing operations to maximize probability of success (POS) including adjusting the search area as needed?
7.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience briefing the media about a search and rescue (SAR) case?
8.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience writing final situation reports about search and rescue (SAR) cases?
9.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience operating a variety of surveillance sensors, communications, data processing, keyboard, and other electronic equipment and monitoring its operational status:
10.
Select the individuals/groups to which you have presented information regarding maritime operations (e.g., regulatory issues, search and rescue concerns, boating safety).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing search action plans?
12.
1Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using the Coast Guard`s Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) system to research case-related issues?
13.
Select the electronic equipment you have experience operating and monitoring its operational status.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using the Incident Command System (ICS) to manage response activities?
15.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.