Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-13, Strategic Fisheries Advisor located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, PACAREA STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PLANNING DIVISION -5 in ALAMEDA, California.

Duties

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You will serve as a Strategic Fisheries Advisor within Pacific Area Command's Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fishing Center of Expertise (IUUF COE) and be responsible for advising command senior leadership and identifying and strengthening strategic partnership opportunities throughout the Indo-Pacific and Western Hemisphere to combat illegal exploitation of ocean fish stocks to protect our national interest.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Developing strategies, relationships, and guidance/decision documents for employing the IUUF COE in subject matter expert exchanges to counter IUUF activities and strengthen ties with interagency and international partners.
• Providing technical expertise on IUUF and counter efforts, including counsel on varying projects, research, policy, and strategies related to next-generation and emerging capabilities that advance the Coast Guard counter IUUF mission.
• Collaborating with partner agencies and international partners to develop strategies to counter regional IUUF.
• Providing briefings to governmental delegations, including governmental and international delegations and visits.
• Planning, writing, editing, and directing the development and publication of information products in a multitude of formats, including facts sheets, concept documents, policy statement, and other information materials on counter IUUF policies.
• Maintaining awareness of sensitive information, to include classified information for the purposes of establishing a thorough understanding of capabilities.

NOTE: The incumbent must be available to travel to Indo-Pacific and Western Hemisphere.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
• This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

• Conducting IUUF briefs, presentations, providing information related to IUUF activities.
• Planning, organizing, and executing complex work projects to include establishing projected outcomes and milestones.
• Knowledge of NOAA living marine resources (LMR), directives, practices, and procedures and pertinent laws and enforcement programs.
• Developing national or regional fisheries strategies, regulations, and management plans in IUUF operations.
• Preparing facts sheets, policy statements, and other materials on IUUF policies.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to develop fishing strategies.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Additional information

Due Weight

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

Suitability Statement

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Shared Certificates Statement

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate regulations.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact [redacted]. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.