Command Center Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 92,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Command Center Specialist (GS-0301-12) to serve as Command Duty Officer and SCC Training Manager within the Western Rivers Command Center.

You will collaborate with Response and Prevention, ensure operational readiness, and maintain watchstander proficiency through a comprehensive training program and real-time Maritime Domain Awareness to optimize asset deployment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Command Duty Officer (CDO) and Sector Command Center (SCC) Training Manager, collaborating with Response and Prevention to ensure unity of effort across the Sector.
• Maintain the highest watchstander proficiency and operational readiness through a comprehensive training program.
• Provide real-time Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) data analysis to optimize asset deployment and inform decisions.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to advance Coast Guard objectives and interagency collaboration.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-12, Command Center Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, WESTERN RIVERS COMMAND CENTER in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a/an Command Center Specialist and be responsible for serving in two key roles: Command Duty Officer (CDO) and Sector Command Center (SCC) Training Manager; collaborating with Response and Prevention departments to ensure unity of effort across the Sector in executing Coast Guard missions and champions continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational effectiveness and maintain the highest standards of watchstander proficiency.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Operates as a strategic driver within the Sector Command Center (SCC), ensuring operational readiness and a proactive, coordinated approach to all Coast Guard missions within the AOR Ensures the SCC maintains the highest standards of watchstander proficiency and operational readiness through the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive training program Ensures the SCC maintains comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and utilizes real-time data analysis to optimize the deployment of Coast Guard and interagency assets Leverages their specialized experience and analytical skills to inform operational decision-making, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure the SCC's adherence to evolving Coast Guard policies and procedures Cultivates relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to advance Coast Guard objectives, ensure effective interagency collaboration, and promote a positive public image of the Coast Guard 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

Requirements & 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. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91779 - $119315/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.