Mar 6, 2012

Port Security Specialist , San Juan, Puerto Rico

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and validate plans for the effective and efficient response to all port safety and security contingencies for which the Coast Guard and community will respond. Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include: * Responsible for Port Safety and Security Planning, including exercise planning in the Captain of the Port zone assigned. * Independently analyzes and resolves difficult and complex port, vessel, and facility safety/security problems. * Developing and managing security contingency plans and annexes. * Interpreting agency guidelines, and develops and issues facility policy and instructions for implementation of port safety and security program initiatives. * Coordinating with Port Safety Committee, Harbor Safety Committee, or other subcommittees, and Coast Guard District and Area Planning agents to establish the proper level of participation in port security plan development and exercises. * Planning and coordinating periodic meetings with port stakeholders, other government agencies, and maritime industry personnel regarding port safety and security policies. * Preparing written reports, statistics, and correspondence.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship is required.
This position requires a SECRET clearance.

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level (in the Federal sector). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include: analyzing and resolving difficult facility safety or security problems; developing and managing security contingency plans and annexes; coordinating and conducting vulnerability assessments and incorporating the assessment data into contingency plans and the development of emergency practice exercises; providing guidance regarding the implementation of security guidelines at lower levels; recommending and implementing policies, procedures, and methods for identifying and protecting people, property, operations, and material; and developing, coordinating and participating in security exercises.

Please apply at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/310833400