Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner

U.S. Coast Guard•Baltimore, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-1801-11 position is with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, in the Maryland-National Capital Region Inspections Division in Baltimore, Maryland. The Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner provides advanced training and project leadership in enforcing marine safety, pollution prevention, and vessel manning laws and regulations. The examiner serves as the Sector’s source of continuity for fishing vessel examination policies and promotes commercial fishing industry safety within the Sector’s area of responsibility. The position involves conducting technical reviews and comprehensive examinations of commercial fishing vessels for compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Examinations cover vessel documentation and certificates, navigation and safety systems, hull and structural condition, machinery, electrical and power-generation systems, piping, and pollution-prevention equipment. The examiner identifies deficiencies and supports compliance through technical guidance, training, and enforcement activities.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector.
Experience conducting comprehensive commercial fishing vessel examinations to verify compliance with marine safety, pollution prevention, vessel management, and equipment requirements.
Experience inspecting vessel hulls, structural components, fish holds, processing spaces, propulsion machinery, electrical systems, piping, and fire-control equipment, and identifying deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Experience reviewing vessel documentation, certificates, and operational records and preparing examination reports, deficiency records, correspondence, and data entries.
Technical knowledge of fishing-vessel operations, stability, maneuvering, lifesaving and firefighting systems, and occupational hazards.
Ability to interpret applicable statutes, regulations, Coast Guard policy, and industry standards and provide technical guidance, training, and compliance assistance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and background investigation.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced training and project leadership in enforcing marine safety, pollution prevention, and vessel manning laws and regulations.
Serve as the Sector’s source of continuity for fishing vessel examination policies.
Promote commercial fishing industry safety within the Sector’s area of responsibility.
Conduct technical reviews to determine compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
Verify that vessels have the required documents and certificates on board and in effect.
Examine navigation, communication, alarm, lifesaving, firefighting, and pollution-prevention systems for proper operation and regulatory compliance.
Examine vessel hulls, structural members, fittings, appendages, tanks, holding areas, processing areas, and structural fire protection for sound condition.
Examine propulsion and control machinery, damage- and fire-control machinery, electrical and power-generation systems, piping, and transfer and monitoring systems for safe operating condition and compliance with applicable standards.
Review vessel documentation, certificates, and operational records and prepare examination reports, deficiency records, correspondence, and data entries in accordance with established policy.
Provide technical guidance, training, and compliance assistance to vessel owners, operators, and junior examiners.