Coast Guard
Duties
You will serve as a Marine Inspector and be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership in the enforcement of marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, regulations, treaties, and international conventions.
Typical work assignments include:
Conducting reviews of vessel plans, safety management systems, and operating systems to determine compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
Determining that vessels being inspected have the proper documents and certificates on board and in effect.
Ensuring the required inspection documentation is prepared and appropriate orders drafted specifying required changes, repairs or operational limitations for the vessel and its equipment.
Identifying hazardous conditions, noting violations of accepted vessel specifications and operational technology, and prescribing acceptable methods of correction.
Conducting complete vessel examinations under the treaty requirements of the SOLAS or other international conventions, or U.S. unilateral regulations.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests If you have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA and supporting documentation must be received prior to starting the assessments. Apply by the closing date and include necessary documentation. Decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications, upon adjudication you will receive an invitation to complete the assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL.
Requirements All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Key Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one‑year probationary period may be required.
First‑time supervisors and/or managers are required to serve a one‑year probationary period under the Civil Service Reform Act.
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.
Candidate must obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Candidate is subject to successful completion of a pre‑employment medical exam.
Federal employees must receive salary payments by direct deposit.
Qualifications To qualify at the GS‑12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes:
Reviewing technical vessel design and construction plans to determine compliance with regulations.
Resolving maritime vessel inspection controversies.
Identifying hazardous conditions and prescribing corrective actions.
Evaluating compliance of foreign passenger vessel safety management systems with the International Safety Management Code and/or the International Standards Organization.
Note: Experience statements copied from this announcement will not be considered as a demonstration of qualifications.
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
Education This position has no positive education requirement. If you include education, list only attendance and/or degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants qualifying based on education must submit an unofficial college transcript; an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Foreign education may be used to meet qualification requirements if accompanied by equivalency evaluation.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date will be considered.
Benefits Applicants will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending account; employee assistance program; personal leave days; paid federal holidays; flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
Disabled veteran leave is available to eligible veterans hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service‑connected disability rating of 30 % or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications. The job requires the following Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Flexibility
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Self‑Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork
Applicants will be categorized as:
Best‑Qualified : experience substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications and demonstrates high proficiency in all critical competencies.
Well‑Qualified : experience exceeds the minimum qualifications and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all critical competencies.
Qualified : experience meets the minimum qualifications and demonstrates basic proficiency in most critical competencies.
Best‑qualified candidates may be referred for interview. Veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of at least 10 % are listed in the best‑qualified category.
Veteran Preference and Documentation Qualified veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of at least 10 % are listed in the best‑qualified category (except if the position is GS‑09 or higher). Veterans claiming 5‑point preference must submit legible Member Copy 4 DD‑214 indicating Character of Service. A 30 % disabled veteran must submit Member Copy 4 DD‑214 and a VA Disability Letter. 10‑point preference eligibles must submit appropriate documentation. All documentation is required for preference consideration.
Political Appointees OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current political appointees. Applicants who have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non‑Career SES employee in the Executive Branch within the last 5 years must disclose this information and submit proof such as a SF‑50.
CTAP & ICTAP Eligibility CTAP candidates may receive selection priority if they have exceeded the minimum qualifications. ICTAP eligible federal employees notified in writing of displaced status may also receive selection priority. Eligible candidates must submit documentation verifying eligibility, including agency notice, most recent performance rating, SF‑50 notification, and evidence of promotion potential.
Additional Information E‑Verify is used to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. The Fair Chance Act prohibits requesting criminal history records before a conditional offer. A suitability statement will be required if you receive a conditional offer. A shared certificates statement applies to this announcement. Special employment consideration encourages persons with disabilities, intellectual or severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, and disabled veterans with a 30 % or greater service‑connected disability to apply. Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with regulations. Candidates may be selected for additional identical vacancies within 45 days of the certificate.
To apply online, contact daniel.t.benton@uscg.mil. For non‑online applicants, email the same address. The announcement may allow more than one selection if identical vacancies arise.
All other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement should be submitted.
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Typical work assignments include:
Conducting reviews of vessel plans, safety management systems, and operating systems to determine compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
Determining that vessels being inspected have the proper documents and certificates on board and in effect.
Ensuring the required inspection documentation is prepared and appropriate orders drafted specifying required changes, repairs or operational limitations for the vessel and its equipment.
Identifying hazardous conditions, noting violations of accepted vessel specifications and operational technology, and prescribing acceptable methods of correction.
Conducting complete vessel examinations under the treaty requirements of the SOLAS or other international conventions, or U.S. unilateral regulations.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests If you have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA and supporting documentation must be received prior to starting the assessments. Apply by the closing date and include necessary documentation. Decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications, upon adjudication you will receive an invitation to complete the assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL.
Requirements All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Key Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one‑year probationary period may be required.
First‑time supervisors and/or managers are required to serve a one‑year probationary period under the Civil Service Reform Act.
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.
Candidate must obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Candidate is subject to successful completion of a pre‑employment medical exam.
Federal employees must receive salary payments by direct deposit.
Qualifications To qualify at the GS‑12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes:
Reviewing technical vessel design and construction plans to determine compliance with regulations.
Resolving maritime vessel inspection controversies.
Identifying hazardous conditions and prescribing corrective actions.
Evaluating compliance of foreign passenger vessel safety management systems with the International Safety Management Code and/or the International Standards Organization.
Note: Experience statements copied from this announcement will not be considered as a demonstration of qualifications.
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
Education This position has no positive education requirement. If you include education, list only attendance and/or degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants qualifying based on education must submit an unofficial college transcript; an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Foreign education may be used to meet qualification requirements if accompanied by equivalency evaluation.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date will be considered.
Benefits Applicants will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending account; employee assistance program; personal leave days; paid federal holidays; flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
Disabled veteran leave is available to eligible veterans hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service‑connected disability rating of 30 % or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications. The job requires the following Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Flexibility
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Self‑Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork
Applicants will be categorized as:
Best‑Qualified : experience substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications and demonstrates high proficiency in all critical competencies.
Well‑Qualified : experience exceeds the minimum qualifications and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all critical competencies.
Qualified : experience meets the minimum qualifications and demonstrates basic proficiency in most critical competencies.
Best‑qualified candidates may be referred for interview. Veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of at least 10 % are listed in the best‑qualified category.
Veteran Preference and Documentation Qualified veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of at least 10 % are listed in the best‑qualified category (except if the position is GS‑09 or higher). Veterans claiming 5‑point preference must submit legible Member Copy 4 DD‑214 indicating Character of Service. A 30 % disabled veteran must submit Member Copy 4 DD‑214 and a VA Disability Letter. 10‑point preference eligibles must submit appropriate documentation. All documentation is required for preference consideration.
Political Appointees OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current political appointees. Applicants who have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non‑Career SES employee in the Executive Branch within the last 5 years must disclose this information and submit proof such as a SF‑50.
CTAP & ICTAP Eligibility CTAP candidates may receive selection priority if they have exceeded the minimum qualifications. ICTAP eligible federal employees notified in writing of displaced status may also receive selection priority. Eligible candidates must submit documentation verifying eligibility, including agency notice, most recent performance rating, SF‑50 notification, and evidence of promotion potential.
Additional Information E‑Verify is used to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. The Fair Chance Act prohibits requesting criminal history records before a conditional offer. A suitability statement will be required if you receive a conditional offer. A shared certificates statement applies to this announcement. Special employment consideration encourages persons with disabilities, intellectual or severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, and disabled veterans with a 30 % or greater service‑connected disability to apply. Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with regulations. Candidates may be selected for additional identical vacancies within 45 days of the certificate.
To apply online, contact daniel.t.benton@uscg.mil. For non‑online applicants, email the same address. The announcement may allow more than one selection if identical vacancies arise.
All other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement should be submitted.
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