Command Center Watchstander

U.S. Coast Guard; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Sault Ste. Marie, MI seeks a Command Center Watchstander (GS-0301-11) to support Sector Northern Great Lakes operations. You will monitor SAR responses, maintain situation awareness, and coordinate with agencies to ensure effective Coast Guard missions.

Training and qualifications are required, with mandatory programs to be completed within 1 year. The role offers competitive Federal benefits and a Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirement stated.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SAR responses to minimize loss of life and property at sea.
• Maintain command and control for Coast Guard operations within the Sector AOR.
• Enter data into Coast Guard databases to track personnel, assets, and missions.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for response and operations.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-11, Command Center Watchstander located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NORTHERN GREAT LAKES COMMAND CENTER in SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Command Center Watchstander and be responsible for serving as a Coast Guard Sector Command Center Operations Unit Watchstander, maintaining information management, situational awareness, and command and control for all Coast Guard operations within the Sector's 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. Maintaining command and control of Coast Guard assets conducting Ports Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS) missions.

Entering data into a variety of different Coast Guard data-bases used to track status of personnel, customers and boats; report cases; measure effectiveness; and document Coast Guard missions executed in the Sector AOR. Routinely 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 upholds qualifications standards for members standing watch in the SCC. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. Within one year of arrival, the incumbent is required to complete Maritime Search and Rescue Planning School and Command Center School at TRACEN Yorktown.

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. 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


• long-term care insurance


• retirement plan


• Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]


• Flexible Spending Account


• Employee Assistance Program


• personal leave days


• paid federal holidays

Other benefits may include

• flexible work schedules


• tuition reimbursement


• transportation subsidies


• uniform allowance


• health and wellness programs


• fitness centers

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 $74678 - $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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