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Command Center Watchstander
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 7 days ago
On-site New Haven County, CT $88K – $114K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This vacancy is for a GS-0301-11, Command Center Watchstander located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Coast Guard District Northeast, Sector Long Island, Sound (SEC LIS), in New Haven, Connecticut.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Command Center Watchstander and be responsible for maintaining information management, situational awareness, and command and control over all Coast Guard operations in the Sector area of responsibility..
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Overseeing and monitoring the Sectors response to Search and Rescue (SAR) cases in order to minimize loss of life and property at sea.
- →Developing search action plans while investigating and coordinating ongoing activities and operations within the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- →Providing command and control over Coast Guard assets in all maritime law enforcement operations within the Sector AOR.
- →Overseeing responses to reported marine casualties (i.e. allusions, collisions, and grounding), ensuring proper notification, response, and documentation procedures are executed within SCC responsibilities.
- →Analyzing and disseminating a variety of nautical data such as current, tides, weather (including wind and storm alerts, visibility, and water depth).
- →Interacting with federal, state, and local government agencies while coordinating response to SAR, Law Enforcement, PWCS, MER, and other Coast Guard missions.
- →Providing training and upholding qualification standards for members standing watch in the SCC.
- →Briefing the Sector Commander and other members in key leadership positions regarding status of cases, intended actions, and recommendations.
- →Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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 not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓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.
- ✓This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment medical exam.
- ✓Travel on commercial, private or military vessels may be required.
- ✓Periodic travel on commercial, private or military aircraft may be required.
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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 86ed2d47-90db-4ee4-938d-4b53945f6871
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