Supervisory Operations Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a Supervisory Operations Specialist at the GS-1640-13 level within the Department of Homeland Security.

The role is based at TRACEN Birmingham Southern Training Division, and the incumbent will lead campus operations and act as a principal advisor to TC B-S leadership. The position entails planning subordinates' work, coordinating across agencies, and sustaining partnerships with government, higher education, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

Plan work of subordinates and monitor status, adjusting for emergencies.
Serve as senior operations manager and principal advisor to Training Center Birmingham Southern leadership.
Coordinate mission support across the 200-acre installation and with external partners.

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-1640-13, Supervisory Operations Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN TRAINING DIVISION in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Supervisory Operations Specialist and be responsible for serving as the senior operations manager and principal advisor to Training Center Birmingham Southern (TCB-S) leadership for the integrated administration and execution of campus operations. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Plan work of subordinates and monitor the work status to make appropriate adjustments for unanticipated or emergency requirements Serves as the principal authority coordinating mission support across the 200-acre installation Sustains operational alliances with regional and municipal government leaders, higher-education institutional leadership, local corporate partners, civic associations, emergency services, and regional utility authorities Conduct research and analysis of buildings and grounds to identify needed repairs, modifications or improvements 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 $107510 – $139764/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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