Port Security Planner & Exercise Lead

U.S. Coast Guard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid federal holidays

Personal leave days

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in New York, NY, seeks a Security Specialist (Port) at GS-12 level to lead port safety and security planning, including exercises. The role focuses on developing contingency plans for ports, vessels, and facilities and coordinating with district and industry partners.

The incumbent will validate responses to contingencies, manage planning activities, and participate in funding projections for exercises and preparedness. DHS benefits apply, with clear career pathways.

Qualifications

• Preparing and validating plans for port safety and security contingencies.
• Port Safety and Security Planning, including exercise planning.
• Developing and managing port, vessel, and facility security contingency plans.
• Coordinating with safety committees and planning agents for exercises and actions.
• Projecting funding needs for planning and exercise activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate port security contingency plans and annexes.
• Coordinate port safety planning and exercises with committees and agencies.
• Participate in port, vessel, facility, and security exercises and remedial actions.
• Estimate funding needs for planning and exercise activities.

Skills

Port security planning

Emergency planning

Interagency coordination

Job description

U.S. Coast Guard in New York, NY, seeks a Security Specialist (Port) at GS-12 level to lead port safety and security planning, including exercises. The role focuses on developing contingency plans for ports, vessels, and facilities and coordinating with district and industry partners.

The incumbent will validate responses to contingencies, manage planning activities, and participate in funding projections for exercises and preparedness. DHS benefits apply, with clear career pathways.