Total 27 Others level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Major Duties:

• Employs a multimedia and multi- level communication approach and continuously monitors, reassesses and fine-tunes existing communication tools while seeking additional approaches.
• Serves as one of the agency spokespersons for the facility, including responding in writing and orally to questions about criticisms of the agency's activities or policies and explaining the VA point of view.
• Prepares scripts, audiovisual materials and brochures for ceremonies, briefings and orientations.
• Establishes and directs policies and procedures for visits and tours of distinguished personnel, administrative management of conferences, events and ceremonies.
• Manages a highly technical complex and sensitive public affairs program.
• Develops budgets, writes statements of work and directs, coordinates high profile visits, and directs, coordinates and supervises activities of supporting staff and contractors.

• Serves as the INSCOM/Army Cryptologic Operations (ACO) Senior Cryptologic (Signals Intelligence and Information Assurance) Advisor/Liaison and Cryptologic subject matter expert.
• Provides subject matter expertise to Cryptologic training and skills development/sustainment planning and execution.
• Performs as required liaison and coordination with various Army and National Cryptologic related entities.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Associate Director for Administration, Management Support Division, Support Services Branch, Facilities Team - GOMR in Jefferson, LA.

At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Serves as the Assistant Space Officer and Building Manager for the GOM Region District and Sub-District Offices located throughout Louisiana and Texas and other collocated offices and for critical infrastructure areas in the Gulf of Mexico Region.
2. As appointed Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) by the General Services Administration (GSA), is responsible for observing and monitoring the lessors' performance under the lease(s).
3. Responsible for the conduct of space studies/surveys to determine the adequacy of space, space requirements and management of office and special purpose space.
4. Responsible for the real property management program for both GSA and/or BSEE assigned or controlled buildings.
5. Works with the Emergency Manager/Physical Security Officer to establish protocol during construction projects with the design and implementation of security measures.

Salary Range Information (Per Annum):
GS-11: $72,553 - $94,317
GS-12: $86,962 - $113,047

*First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This position is included in a bargaining unit. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 3457, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Oil Spill Preparedness Division (OSPD), Preparedness Verification Branch, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Preparedness (OSP) Section, located in Jefferson, LA.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1.Provides guidance, expert advice, training, and instruction to staff of the Branch on technical review and evaluation of oil spill response plans (OSRPs), plan holder training and exercises, unannounced exercises, oil spill response equipment and associated maintenance, training and use records; and ensures all activities are in accordance with national policy.
2. Conducts technical review and evaluation of OSRPs, conducts and evaluates unannounced exercises; inspects and evaluates oil spill response equipment and associated maintenance, training and use records; and engages in other oil spill program activities. Administers enforcement processes or refers cases for civil penalty review as appropriate.
3. Leads, assists, or instructs others in the development and execution of government initiated unannounced oil spill exercises; may conduct exercises and/or serve as an evaluator.
4. Prepares and reviews a broad range of complex correspondence to answer or solicit information from lessees, operators, oil spill removal organizations, Federal and state agencies, and the general public.
5. Serves as the lead BSEE representative on Regional Response Teams (RRT), Area Committees, and incident specific RRT calls, providing support, advice and expertise to the National Response System on matters pertinent to oil spill planning, preparedness, and response.
6. Attends meetings and conferences with BSEE personnel; Federal, state, and industry representatives; and the general public concerning the implementation of relevant regulations, policies, and requirements of the OSRP review and approval process.
7. During actual spills the incumbent deploys to incident command posts and serves in designated positions within the Incident Command Structure. Assesses engineering, technical and scientific needs during a spill response and helps coordinate agency support to the Incident Command.

BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Field work involves equipment inspections, unannounced exercises, operator-led training audits and exercises, sometimes offshore on vessels. This requires regular/recurring physical exertion, related to frequent inspections/surveys, to include considerable standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching or similar movements. All field activities require some form of agility and dexterity. Offshore deployments may involve extended travel on vessels over water, vessel-to-vessel transfers, and the infrequent need to climb into/out of emergency evacuation devices. Spill response equipment inspections may involve overhead operations, movement of heavy machinery, and other activities that require the incumbent to look in all directions and be continuously and clearly aware of surroundings.

The incumbent may be required to deploy to command posts during oil spill incidents and to travel away from the duty station for long periods in excess of a week. Incident deployments are typically located in office settings and may require working more than 12 hours a day. Incumbent is required to successfully complete assigned role-based training, such as water survival and hands-on oil spill response field operations on a regular and recurring basis as described in Bureau policy.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with occasional trips to offshore locations, storage yards, and incident command posts. In-office work involves normal everyday risks or discomforts typical of an office setting. Field work exposes the incumbent to adverse conditions such as weather, temperature extremes, and higher accident potential when offshore or in outdoor equipment yards and warehouse environments. The incumbent will typically spend 30-40 days per year conducting field work. Some work conditions may expose the incumbent to high noise levels, marine and other wildlife. Hardhats, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, hearing protection, selected uniforms for the environment, and other various safety precautions are required.

Salary Information
GS-9: $59,966 - $77,955 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-EEGG-25-CM-027(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Oil Spill Preparedness Division (OSPD), Preparedness Verification Branch, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Preparedness (OSP) Section, located in Jefferson, LA.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Provides guidance, expert advice, training, and instruction to staff of the Branch on technical review and evaluation of oil spill response plans (OSRPs), plan holder training and exercises, unannounced exercises, oil spill response equipment and associated maintenance, training and use records; and ensures all activities are in accordance with national policy.
2. Conducts technical review and evaluation of OSRPs, conducts and evaluates unannounced exercises; inspects and evaluates oil spill response equipment and associated maintenance, training and use records; and engages in other oil spill program activities. Administers enforcement processes or refers cases for civil penalty review as appropriate.
3. Leads, assists, or instructs others in the development and execution of government initiated unannounced oil spill exercises; may conduct exercises and/or serve as an evaluator.
4. Prepares and reviews a broad range of complex correspondence to answer or solicit information from lessees, operators, oil spill removal organizations, Federal and state agencies, and the general public.
5. Serves as the lead BSEE representative on Regional Response Teams (RRT), Area Committees, and incident specific RRT calls, providing support, advice and expertise to the National Response System on matters pertinent to oil spill planning, preparedness, and response.
6. Attends meetings and conferences with BSEE personnel; Federal, state, and industry representatives; and the general public concerning the implementation of relevant regulations, policies, and requirements of the OSRP review and approval process.
7. During actual spills the incumbent deploys to incident command posts and serves in designated positions within the Incident Command Structure. Assesses engineering, technical and scientific needs during a spill response and helps coordinate agency support to the Incident Command.

BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Field work involves equipment inspections, unannounced exercises, operator-led training audits and exercises, sometimes offshore on vessels. This requires regular/recurring physical exertion, related to frequent inspections/surveys, to include considerable standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching or similar movements. All field activities require some form of agility and dexterity. Offshore deployments may involve extended travel on vessels over water, vessel-to-vessel transfers, and the infrequent need to climb into/out of emergency evacuation devices. Spill response equipment inspections may involve overhead operations, movement of heavy machinery, and other activities that require the incumbent to look in all directions and be continuously and clearly aware of surroundings.

The incumbent may be required to deploy to command posts during oil spill incidents and to travel away from the duty station for long periods in excess of a week. Incident deployments are typically located in office settings and may require working more than 12 hours a day. Incumbent is required to successfully complete assigned role-based training, such as water survival and hands-on oil spill response field operations on a regular and recurring basis as described in Bureau policy.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with occasional trips to offshore locations, storage yards, and incident command posts. In-office work involves normal everyday risks or discomforts typical of an office setting. Field work exposes the incumbent to adverse conditions such as weather, temperature extremes, and higher accident potential when offshore or in outdoor equipment yards and warehouse environments. The incumbent will typically spend 30-40 days per year conducting field work. Some work conditions may expose the incumbent to high noise levels, marine and other wildlife. Hardhats, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, hearing protection, selected uniforms for the environment, and other safety precautions are required.

Salary Information
GS-9: $59,966 - $77,955 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-EEGG-25-CM-026(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Oil Spill Preparedness Division (OSPD), Preparedness Verification Branch, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Preparedness (OSP) Section, located in Jefferson, LA.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Provides guidance, expert advice, training, and instruction to staff of the Branch on technical review and evaluation of oil spill response plans (OSRPs), plan holder training and exercises, unannounced exercises, oil spill response equipment and associated maintenance, training and use records; and ensures all activities are in accordance with national policy.
2. Conducts technical review and evaluation of OSRPs, conducts and evaluates unannounced exercises; inspects and evaluates oil spill response equipment and associated maintenance, training and use records; and engages in other oil spill program activities. Administers enforcement processes or refers cases for civil penalty review as appropriate.
3. Leads, assists, or instructs others in the development and execution of government initiated unannounced oil spill exercises; may conduct exercises and/or serve as an evaluator.
4. Prepares and reviews a broad range of complex correspondence to answer or solicit information from lessees, operators, oil spill removal organizations, Federal and state agencies, and the general public.
5. Serves as the lead BSEE representative on Regional Response Teams (RRT), Area Committees, and incident specific RRT calls, providing support, advice and expertise to the National Response System on matters pertinent to oil spill planning, preparedness, and response.
6. Attends meetings and conferences with BSEE personnel; Federal, state, and industry representatives; and the general public concerning the implementation of relevant regulations, policies, and requirements of the OSRP review and approval process.
7. During actual spills the incumbent deploys to incident command posts and serves in designated positions within the Incident Command Structure. Assesses engineering, technical and scientific needs during a spill response and helps coordinate agency support to the Incident Command.

BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Travel by auto, plane, helicopter, or boat is required for field work, site visits, meetings, training, and conferences.

Field work involves equipment inspections, unannounced exercises, operator-led training audits and exercises, sometimes offshore on vessels. This requires regular/recurring physical exertion, related to frequent inspections/surveys, to include considerable standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching or similar movements. All field activities require some form of agility and dexterity. Offshore deployments may involve extended travel on vessels over water, vessel-to-vessel transfers, and the infrequent need to climb into/out of emergency evacuation devices. Spill response equipment inspections may involve overhead operations, movement of heavy machinery, and other activities that require the incumbent to look in all directions and be continuously and clearly aware of surroundings.

The incumbent may be required to deploy to command posts during oil spill incidents and to travel away from the duty station for long periods in excess of a week. Incident deployments are typically located in office settings and may require working more than 12 hours a day. Incumbent is required to successfully complete assigned role-based training, such as water survival and hands-on oil spill response field operations on a regular and recurring basis as described in Bureau policy.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with occasional trips to offshore locations, storage yards, and incident command posts. In-office work involves normal everyday risks or discomforts typical of an office setting. Field work exposes the incumbent to adverse conditions such as weather, temperature extremes, and higher accident potential when offshore or in outdoor equipment yards and warehouse environments. The incumbent will typically spend 30-40 days per year conducting field work. Some work conditions may expose the incumbent to high noise levels, marine and other wildlife. Hardhats, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, hearing protection, selected uniforms for the environment, and other safety precautions are required.

This position may be subject to medical evaluations and monitoring to ensure safety in the performance of duties. The agency is in the process of developing the applicable policies. Incumbent is required to successfully complete assigned role-based training, such as water survival and hands-on oil spill response field operations on a regular and recurring basis as described in Bureau policy.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, District Field Operations, Lafayette District, Well Operations Section, Lafayette, LA.

At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. The incumbent exercises a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over subordinate employees. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, defining the objectives, developing methodologies, establishing the priorities, and preparing schedules for the performance of assigned work, and assigning work to the staff considering the nature and difficulty of the assignment and the capabilities of employees.

2. Inspection of all drilling, completion, workover, and well abandonment operations to assure compliance with operating regulations, lease stipulations, and other directives, preparation of reports and recommendations.

3. Analysis of violations related to applicable rules and lease terms, assistance (via comment processes) in the preparation of Notices to Lessees and Operators, Safety Alerts, governing laws, and regulations.

4. Conduct of internal reviews and oversight of the inspection program to ensure that all inspection activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, Inspection Program Handbook, Field Supplements, and applicable guidelines and policy.

5. Directs the conduct of internal reviews and oversight of the offshore well operations inspection program in the GOMR to ensure that all such activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and all applicable guidelines and policies.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Salary Information:
GS-14: (Step 1: $141,215- Step 10: $183,582) per annum.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

Security Clearance Required: You will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation if you are selected and hired for this position.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the SAPs ensuring the administration, deployment, and enforcement of a comprehensive special access security program.
• Provides the commander recommendations on risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation for SAPs.
• Represents the organization with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the wing.
• Manages and Directs SAP security team duties and responsibilities.

• Serves as subject matter expert for staff on the use of Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and other graphics software.
• Designs and prepares layout determining format, composition, color treatment, and lettering styles consistent with specifications, deadlines, and methods of reproduction.
• Designs and produces a variety of graphic products and custom photographic services that range in complexity.
• Provides guidance to staff and clerical personnel on correspondence matters in an effort to ensure quality and conformance to directives.
• Serves as Hand Receipt Holder for equipment and is responsible for all purchases, control and security of equipment and non-expendable property items.

• Serve as the Senior Commander/Commanding General’s advisor for execution of Higher HQs guidance to provide support as the action officer responsible for staffing of policy recommendations at the local level, and HHQs.
• Identify installation resources and training programs to partner with Public Affairs and local media to market programs and services as needed.
• Analyze current program shortfalls to lead planning and shaping efforts to mitigate emerging threats.
• Provides personnel readiness updates to upper management and leverages proven Public Health practices to support agreed upon studies and analysis.
• Create Commanders Ready and Resilient Council (CR2C) standards for publication in accordance with management and integration requirements.
• Collect data to interpret findings while utilizing the Army’s Strategic Management System and other databases.
• Develop a Strategic Installation Health Promotion Plan which measures a comprehensive marketing strategy that targets improvement areas regarding social connection, spiritual strength, and physical, psychological and family readiness.
• Oversee the strategic implementation of prevention efforts, deterrence efforts, crisis response efforts, risk mitigation efforts implemented across tactical, Command, Garrison, and Medical echelons.
• Organize projects that support improvements for Service Members and Family Members to provide a linkage of programs that support the Health of the Force (HoF).

As a Mission Support Specialist, your typical work assignments may include:

• Performing administrative support services, to include Records Management, Privacy Act, official mail control, postal management, forms management, correspondence management, reports control, record keeping, etc.
• Performing human resources liaison services support, such as preparing requests for personnel actions.
• Managing division fleet services, including vehicles timely maintenance, service, repairs, supplement equipment, and documentation.
• Responsible for the Division's personal property management, logistics, and inspections and internal controls functions.
• Performing functions related to the Division Task Force Officer (TFO) program.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, Office of the Regional Director, District Field Operations, Jefferson, LA

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Manages the GOMR aviation program and acts as the primary point of contact (POC) for all GOMR aviation program matters.

2. Provides expert technical assistance to Regional Directors, Regional Supervisors, District Managers, other supervisors who have employees that utilize aviation resources, and Interagency Partners in the development and implementation of aviation programs.

3. Understands and interprets policy in relation to aviation standards, methods, guidelines, and procedures for BSEE programs, including helicopter operations, offshore operations, and overwater operations.

4. Reviews, revises, and maintains the Regional Aviation Management Plan and develops and establishes aviation safety programs and accident prevention measures.

5. Assists in the timely and professional investigation of aviation hazards, aircraft incidents and aircraft mishaps.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has determined that the duties of this positionare suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Salary Information
GS-13: Step 1 $103,409 - Step 10 $134,435 per annum.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

Security Clearance Required: You will be required to obtain and maintain a National Security Background Investigation if you are selected and hired for this position.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

• Serve as a Public Safety Telecommunicator for dispatching Fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and Law Enforcement (LE) responders.
• Implement regulations, directives, policies, and protocols that direct work processes.
• Prioritize and respond to variety calls for services and determine appropriate methods.
• Tracks response times and documents state, local, and military specific law enforcement electronic database systems to support law enforcement and installation access.
• Provides advanced emergency medical dispatch life support care through pre-arrival instructions to callers based on program standards at the assigned location.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this Local Hire (Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager) position, you will report to the Public Assistance Program Delivery Task Force Lead and serve as the primary point of contact for the applicant.

Typical assignments include:

• Tracking and communicating the progress of all projects through the entire program delivery model in coordination with the Applicant.
• Engaging program offices as soon as potential opportunities or concerns arise.
• Discussing potential Hazard Mitigation opportunities with the Applicant.
• Hosting key information meetings ensuring recovery priorities and program eligibility requirements are communicated.
• Gathering all required documentation to enable FEMA to write grants so the applicant can be returned to their Pre-Disaster condition as soon as possible.
• Facilitating the delivery of Public Assistance grant funding on behalf of Applicants; this includes (but is not limited to) developing the list of damaged sites, scheduling site inspections, summarizing applicant damages, and coordinating requests for information and questions.
• Working with the applicants to resolve their program related needs ensuring projects are processed as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.

What else do I need to know?

This announcement is for a position as a FEMA Local Hire. Local Hire employees help FEMA respond to, recover from and mitigate hazards by performing a variety of emergency management functions which are not limited to disaster survivor assistance, conducting and verifying damage assessments, and providing administrative, financial and logistical support.

Local Hires are Temporary Positions. The Local Hire Program is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120-day increments, based on the needs of the disaster.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflect the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people it serves. To learn about the ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.