This position is located in the Office of Vice Commandant (CG-09), Deputy Commandant for Operations (CG-DCO), Office of Search and Rescue Policy (CG-SAR), Policy Division (CG-SAR-1), Washington, DC.

Duties

As an Operations Research Analyst (SAR) within the Policy Division, this position serves as the Search and Rescue (SAR) program's operations research analyst in the development and implementation of technologies to support the U.S. Coast Guard SAR mission. Acting as Information System Owner (ISO) for the USCG’s Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System (SAROPS), a computer simulation-based tactical decision aid used to plan searches that optimally allocate the available effort to maximize the probability of finding survivors from maritime distress incidents. Providing subject matter expertise regarding the practical application of Search Theory to the USCG’s Search and Rescue mission.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• If selected for an interview, may be required to submit a writing sample.
• Pre-employment drug test is required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Evaluation of Education: The primary requirement of operations research work is competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis rather than in the subject matter of the problem. Therefore, applicants should have sufficient knowledge of applied mathematics to understand and use the fundamental concepts and techniques of operations research methods of analysis. In addition, some positions may require knowledge of a specific subject area. Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science. In addition to meeting the above basic requirements, applicants must possess at least one (1) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade 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. AND To qualify for the GS-14 level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service. Specialized experience for the GS-14 level includes: Utilizing methods of scientific inquiry and analysis to evaluate, develop, and implement systems and tools (such as Monte Carlo/particle filter simulations of physical processes); AND Assisting with development, procurement, analysis and implementation of new technologies; AND Conducting analytical studies to ensure program requirements are being met; AND Researching or staying abreast on new scientific principles or theories, research techniques, innovative applications or technologies; AND Providing guidance and technical advice to internal and external audiences; AND Providing recommendations for solutions of problems that involve statistical or mathematical calculations. Quality Factor: Education or knowledge in Search Theory or search planning experience is preferred but not required. 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 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. Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application.

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

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]