Marine Inspector (District Training)

U.S. Coast Guard•Cleveland, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-1801-13 position is with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, in the Inspections and Investigations Branch of the Ninth Coast Guard District in Cleveland, Ohio. The Marine Inspector (District Training) identifies, prioritizes, and resolves prevention workforce risks by improving field personnel proficiency and advising leadership on strategies to address qualification gaps and build capacity for the Great Lakes District prevention mission across four sectors and six Marine Safety Units. The position serves as a technical expert and lead instructor for the qualification, training, and formal certification of civilian and military Marine Inspectors, while also performing complex inspections and multidisciplinary training. It manages the marine safety training and qualification program, from resident courses through unit-level on-the-job training, aligning requirements with regional and headquarters commands and coordinating with unit leadership. The role also serves as the District’s primary training coordinator and liaison, working with Coast Guard stakeholders, national networks, field units, and local industry to develop and facilitate maritime training and ship-rider opportunities. It builds partnerships with maritime fleet stakeholders and Marine Inspection units and prepares technical analyses, briefing papers, and option evaluations to support consequential or appeal-prone inspection decisions.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience applying knowledge of maritime law, environmental regulations, and vessel inspection principles to develop policies, procedures, and guidance and assess impacts on maritime safety and regulatory compliance.
Specialized experience interpreting and applying maritime regulations to support policy development, address complex operational issues, and develop strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Specialized experience using knowledge of marine safety training systems, information technology, casualty investigations, and emerging technologies to direct program activities, maintain qualification program continuity, and resolve complex operational challenges.
U.S. citizenship.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Identify, prioritize, and resolve prevention workforce risks by improving field personnel proficiency.
Advise leadership on strategies to address qualification gaps and build capacity for the Great Lakes District prevention mission.
Serve as technical expert and lead instructor for qualification, training, and formal certification of civilian and military Marine Inspectors.
Conduct complex inspections and multidisciplinary training.
Develop technical analyses, briefing papers, and option evaluations with maritime fleet stakeholders and Marine Inspection units to support sensitive or appeal-prone inspection decisions.
Manage the marine safety training and qualification program, including formal resident courses and unit-level on-the-job training.
Align training and qualification requirements with regional and headquarters commands and coordinate with unit leadership.
Serve as primary training coordinator and liaison within the Coast Guard Great Lakes District.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, national networks, field units, and local industry to develop, support, and facilitate maritime training and ship-rider opportunities.