Program Specialist, GS-0301-12

Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Academy, Command Staff, Culture and Climate Staff, New London, CT. Responsibilities You will provide expertise and guidance on culture and climate management and program development to attract and retain multicultural cadets, faculty, and staff. You will also help partner with area colleges and universities, local high schools, and community organizations to design and carry out the strategic culture and climate goals, metrics, and objectives for the Academy. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing knowledge and understanding of the recruitment, retention, and outreach programs across all Academy domains for the purpose of developing and updating a climate management balanced scorecard (aka climate audit) which is critical to the Academy's stated goal of creating a community of belonging. Liaises with Institutional Research and other stakeholders to provide outcomes data through use of the Academy's outcomes output data tool. Developing and carrying out initiatives that will make the Academy a desirable place for all individuals and all identities to work and develop professionally. Serves as an CC Staff liaison to the Admissions Outreach Team to ensure alignment to initiatives. Assisting the Chief of Culture and Climate Staff in monitoring and implementing the Coast Guards Academy's diversity strategy of creating a community of belonging through creation of a climate audit and monitors metrics to assist Senior Management officials in implementing the strategic goals of the strategic plan. Keeping current with all changes to government regulations, laws, directives, circulars, policies, and procedures that impact, assigned areas. Maintains an understanding of ongoing efforts and changes of mission within the Academy and other related Coast Guard activities. Providing support for the Office's informational and inter-relational databases and website to include website/databases for such activities as cadet, faculty, and staff recruitment, mentoring and CC Staff summer programs. Incumbent will directly liaison with Admissions on key programs that include Genesis, AIM, Summer Orientation Experience and Eclipse. Representing CC Staff on Admission's cadet candidate evaluation boards (CCEB). . Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications Qualifications for GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples include: Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of an educational program; application of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in a STEM educational program; knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization; adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity; conducting detailed analysis of complex functions and work process; or presenting recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations. Knowledge or working with students on retention; experience developing, running, and assessing programs designed to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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. 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. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. This is a term appointment not to exceed 1 Year. However, an extension is possible up to 4 years. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 860-444-8508. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

Created: 2024-10-19