Advisor IV, Maritime Vessel Maintenance - OCONUS

Olgoonik Corporation•San Jose, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maritime Vessel Maintenance Advisor IV provides specialized technical advisory, maintenance, and logistics support to the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Maritime Interdiction Program in Costa Rica. The advisor works with the Costa Rican Coast Guard (SNG), U.S. Embassy personnel, and program partners to strengthen preventive maintenance practices, vessel repair capabilities, and fleet operational readiness through technical assistance, training, maintenance planning, and program coordination. The position is based in San José, Costa Rica, and includes extensive travel to the SNG’s nine stations in remote locations along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. The advisor works a 40-hour week, generally aligned with U.S. Embassy San José INL office hours and as the position’s demands require. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities. The advisor supports vessel maintenance and repair, preventive-maintenance and logistics systems, procurement planning, dockside and dry-dock maintenance, refurbishment projects, and program reporting. The role requires at least 15 years of demonstrated experience in shipboard small-boat maintenance and material management, experience with specified marine engines and generator systems, and fluency in English and Spanish at FSI Level 3/3. A high school diploma and U.S. citizenship are required. The selected employee must successfully complete and maintain eligibility for a U.S. government-administered Moderate Risk Public Trust investigation for U.S. Embassy access and continued employment.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 15 years of demonstrated experience in shipboard small-boat maintenance and material management.
Demonstrated experience working with Caterpillar main diesel engines, Mercury and/or Yamaha outboard engines, and shipboard generator systems.
Fluency in English and Spanish at Foreign Service Institute Level 3/3 in each language, with strong oral and written communication skills in both languages.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with interagency stakeholders, including senior SNG officials.
Ability to independently analyze vessel maintenance and repair needs and provide technically sound recommendations.
Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
U.S. citizenship.
Successful completion of a U.S. government-administered Moderate Risk Public Trust investigation and maintenance of MRPT eligibility for U.S. Embassy access and continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Prior vessel maintenance experience with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations.
Experience working or coordinating with relevant U.S. government agencies and/or international organizations.
Project Management Professional or Certified Associate in Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with repairing and maintaining select SNG patrol boats, service craft, fast boats/interceptors, and supporting auxiliary equipment, including vessel trailers.
Assist the SNG in maintaining a Preventative Maintenance System and logistics inventory system for its 30+ vessels using INL-provided software.
Work with the U.S. Embassy San José INL Maritime Advisor/Program Manager, the INL Maritime Interdiction Coordinator, MIP staff advisors, and temporary Colombian Navy Advisors.
Provide technical expertise, assistance, and training to improve SNG vessel maintenance and repair capabilities and help boat engineers maintain vessels in safe operational status.
Provide technical advice and support to the INL Maritime Advisor, particularly on vessel maintenance and repairs.
Travel from San José to SNG stations along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts to support homeported vessels.
Assist in implementing preventive maintenance, uniform maintenance standards, effective personnel and material-resource use, maintenance support, and system and equipment reliability and maintainability improvements to reduce ownership costs.
Advise SNG station command personnel and boat engineers on maintaining the safe operational status of U.S. government-donated and SNG-purchased patrol and interceptor vessels.
Advise on vessel repairs and ordering spare parts and supplies.
Attend meetings with SNG engineering officials and report on discussions, activities, and decisions.
Assist in preparing procurement documentation for technical services and training, and monitor procurement actions, including drafting source-origin waivers, bid solicitations, statements of work, performance work statements, and other technical documents as needed.
Assist with delivery and acceptance of procured items for INL Director approval.
Assist INL personnel in preparing monthly and annual MIP progress reports.
Prepare and maintain a work plan for the position.
Prepare monthly reports covering program activities, progress toward desired outcomes, recommendations, project highlights, metrics, milestones, statistical data, and upcoming meetings, training, and maintenance and repair activities, including dates and participants.
Prepare quarterly reports compiling monthly quantitative data, analyzing program trends, updating progress toward INL outcomes and impact goals, and identifying challenges, successes, future plans, and recommendations; submit them within 30 days after each reporting quarter closes.
Prepare an annual year-end summary of program activities and assess progress toward INL MIP goals.
Complete a Procurement Plan with recommendations and required documentation, including specifications, cost estimates, and market research for equipment and supplies needed to improve SNG vessel readiness.
Advise and assist INL MIP and the SNG in planning and coordinating vessel dockside maintenance periods, dry-dock activities, and refurbishment projects.