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Position Title
LEAD SECURITY SPECIALIST (PORT)
Agency
U.S. Coast Guard
Announcement Number
20250311-93610-007730-DB-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 14, 2025 to Monday, March 24, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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.
(limit characters)
4. Are you a United States Citizen? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Do you have experience planning projects related to assessments in the maritime port security or related fields? (limit characters)
2. Have you conducted port security plan reviews to determine the currency of information and materials to be protected? (limit characters)
3. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience conducting full scale or partial scale port security exercises? (limit characters)
4. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing port security grant evaluation criteria (including identification of key risks, mitigation factors, and national port security priorities.) (limit characters)
5. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience incorporating port security assessment data into emergency management exercises. (limit characters)
6. Have you evaluated maritime security or Maritime Homeland Defense programs that focused on partnerships between the US Coast Guard and external stakeholders? (limit characters)
7. Have you used the Maritime Security Analysis Model (MSRAM) on a regular and recurring basis? (limit characters)
8. I have lead the review, approval, and/or verification of maritime security plans. (limit characters)
9. Select all that apply regarding your experience analyzing Maritime Security Program Evaluations, Modifications and Compliance. (limit characters)
10. Select all that apply regarding your experience analyzing maritime security programs to ensure proficiency and compliance in accordance to laws and regulations. (limit characters)
11. Which response best describes your highest level of experience writing documents (reports, correspondence, memoranda) on maritime security program policies, operations, or issues? (limit characters)
12. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience regarding oversight of Maritime Security Programs? (limit characters)
13. Have you worked as part of a leadership team to reach common goals and collaborate with peer leaders across program areas? (limit characters)
14. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience leading a team of security personnel to achieve organization goals and objectives. (limit characters)
15. Which tasks have you performed related to leading teams? (limit characters)
16. Choose the one answer that best describes your experience. (limit characters)