MARINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as a Marine Transportation Specialist in the Operations and Plans Directorate of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND PACIFIC.

Duties

• You will assist MSC ship Captains in developing and implementing Force Protection Plans and compliance with FP directives.
• You will make recommendations on actions to correct AT/FP deficiencies in procedures, training, or equipment.
• You will review host installation and vessel security capabilities and determines additional security required to meet C3F FP directives.
• You will conduct liaison with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and THIRDFLT staff to obtain geographic vulnerability/threat assessments for MSCPAC afloat assets.
• You will assist MSCPAC FP Officer in conducting FP assist visits for MSC ships prior to activating to FOS (Full Operational Status) or placing on-hire.
• You will review and analyze FP Plans for MSCPAC controlled ships based on compliance with DOD FP Directives and COMTHIRDFLT (C3F) directives.
• You will coordinate, analyze, and develop reports on all aspects of AT/FP matters affecting MSCPAC.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in drafting, formatting, and preparing official naval correspondence-including naval messages, point papers, memorandums, and standard naval letters-for distribution across internal and external chains of command, including dissemination to flag-level leadership. Experience in preparing and delivering verbal presentations ranging from local operational discussions to formal executive briefings for flag-level audiences. Experience in assisting Military Sealift Command (MSC) Ship Masters/Captains in developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with Force Protection (FP) plans and directives, as well as collaborating with command authorities and federal/state agencies to mitigate security risks. Experience in evaluating AT/FP plans for MSCPAC-controlled vessels against DOW and COMTHIRDFLT (C3F) directives, coordinating AT/FP training and exercises, liaising with Area Command FPOs for logistics support, assisting with emergency action plans, and preparing vessels for Embarked Security Team (EST) embarkation. Experience in applying Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) operational concepts and executing required fleet reporting protocols. Experience in leveraging Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) force protection resources and utilizing Multiple Threat Alert Center (MTAC) intelligence products to enhance situational awareness and asset protection. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Oral Communication Written Communication Maritime Transportation Information Management Accountability This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire AND Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.