About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-1801-13, MARINE INSPECTOR TRAINING OFFICER located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NEW ORLEANS INSPECTIONS DIVISION in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience in implementing maintaining training programs for Marine Inspectors and Port State Control Officers, including drafting written guidance and procedures. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and Coast Guard directives. Strong knowledge of marine inspection and port state control operations is required Experience in managing required deadlines, monitoring trainee progress, and managing certification or recertification processes for Marine Inspector and Port State Control Officer competencies. Familiarity with relevant qualification standards and tracking systems is necessary Experience leading or participating in qualification boards, verifying completion of required training and competencies, and making formal recommendations. Knowledge of qualification standards and certification processes is essential Knowledge of marine vessel inspection techniques, methods, practices, procedures, and tools, sufficient to identify and resolve inspection and compliance related problems in unusually complex cases NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.
Major DutiesYou will serve as a MARINE INSPECTOR TRAINING OFFICER and be responsible for implementation and management of the unit's Marine Inspector/Port State Control Officer (MI/PSCO) training program, and serves as a subject matter expert providing technical expertise and training leadership in the compliance duties of marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention and vessel manning laws, regulations, treaties, and international conventions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Develops and maintains written, unit-level MI/PSCO training program guidance and procedures in alignment with applicable Regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, CFR), Coast Guard District, Area and Headquarters-level directives Sets qualification goals/timelines, and tracks trainee progress towards certification or recertification of MI/PSCO competencies required of inspector positions Chairs the unit MI/PSCO Qualification Board, recommending qualification of personnel to the unit's MI/PSCO certification authority after verification of completion of relevant qualifications and training Develops and regularly schedules unit training sessions to facilitate training and qualification of MI/PSCOs 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 InformationRequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position does not require a clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. 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.