About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-2101-14, Marine Transportation Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Commercial Regulations and Standards Directorate, Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing, Maritime Personnel Qualifications Division in Washington, DC.
QualificationsTo qualify for the GS-14: your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 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. Leading the identification of needs and the development of policy, guidance, and regulations for Mariner Credentialing programs. Providing technical advice and consultative support to field personnel and maritime industry representatives on the intent and application of Mariner Credentialing programs. Advancing local, state, federal, and private-sector initiatives related to maritime personnel qualifications and labor issues AND Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC): Applicant must hold, or have held, a U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential with a national endorsement authorizing service as a deck or engineer officer on unlimited tonnage or unlimited horsepower commercial vessels in Oceans service, which includes International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 as Amended (STCW) endorsements. 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 Transportation Specialist and be responsible for developing national-level strategies for the Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP). The main responsibilities include maritime personnel qualifications and labor issues pertaining to the U.S. Merchant Marine, together with the development of agency regulations, standards, policies, procedures and training; as well as coordination with other agencies responsible for ensuring maritime safety, security and environmental protection. Being a Coast Guard (CG) civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Participating in the development, interpretation, and implementation of rules and regulations concerning merchant mariner credentialing, as related to the Coast Guard's Maritime Prevention Program. Providing guidance on maritime personnel qualifications and labor issues, reviewing related reports, and preparing summaries of key regulatory findings. Serving as a subject matter expert supporting regulatory projects on maritime personnel qualifications, transportation, and safety. Providing policy recommendations by assessing maritime issues using marine transportation and safety principles, and integrating input from diverse experts to produce coherent, workable standards and regulatory proposals. Developing and maintaining professional networks for purposes such as promoting information sharing, identifying the need for new programs or services and soliciting program input. Conferring with labor and industry representatives to establish acceptable operating requirements, procedures, and personnel safety criteria. 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. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. 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 requires a Public Trust clearance. This is not Bargaining Unit position. 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. Must hold or have held a U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential. 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.