This vacancy is for a Program Specialist, GS-0301-14, located at the Coast Guard, Deputy Commandant for Operations, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Director of Inspections and Compliance, Office of Port and Facility Compliance (CG-FAC) in Washington, DC.
You will serve as a Program Specialist and be responsible as an advisor to managers on port and facility safety compliance, including the development of agency policies, procedures, standards, and training for waterfront facilities, the container safety program, alternative fuels, and dangerous cargoes, as well as coordinating with other agencies responsible for port and cargo safety. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Acting as an expert on alternative fuels (as marine fuel) and cargoes, (e.g., liquefied natural gas, methanol, ethanol, ammonia, hydrogen, biofuels, etc.), alternative fuel bunkering, and Waterway Suitability Assessments. Assisting with the development and implementation of advanced strategies, positions, and standards that cultivate International Maritime Organization safety, security, and environmental protection standards.
Overseeing staff to formulate policy and prepare national positions papers on those policies for presentation in National and International settings. Planning, organizing, and carrying through to completion risk-based frameworks, policy and guidance, training initiatives, and collaboration with external stakeholders. Maintaining the office budget and facilitate the development of annual spend plans.
Developing standardized documentation and guidelines for stakeholders to update the FAL Convention with amendments and new standards. 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
This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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