Marine Insp/Psco-Apprentice

U.S. Coast Guard•Staten Island, NY

29d•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-1801-11/12, MARINE INSP/PSCO-APPRENTICE located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NEW YORK INSPECTIONS DIVISION in STATEN ISLAND, New York. You will serve as a MARINE INSP/PSCO-APPRENTICE and be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership in the enforcement of marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, regulations, treaties, international conventions, and commercial vessel safety. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
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.
For GS-11: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes performing tasks such as conducting marine inspections for regulatory compliance, evaluating vessel systems and equipment for deficiencies, and preparing inspection findings and corrective recommendations.
For GS-12: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes performing tasks such as conducting marine inspections and examinations to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety requirements, evaluating vessel systems, equipment, and operations to identify deficiencies and determine appropriate corrective actions, and preparing inspection findings, reports, and recommendations to provide technical guidance regarding marine safety or regulatory requirements.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related (for GS-11 qualification).

Nice To Haves

If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Conducts reviews of vessel's plans, safety management systems and operating systems to determine compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
Determines that vessels being inspected have the proper documents and certificates on board and in effect.
Inspects all required navigation, intra-vessel communication, alarm, lifesaving, fire fighting, and pollution prevention systems on a vessel to ensure that they are operating properly and in compliance with applicable national and international standards.
Ensures the required inspection documentation is prepared and appropriate orders drafted specifying any required changes, 'repairs or operational limitations for the vessel and its equipment.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
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
fitness centers
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.