Marine Inspector (District Training)

U.S. Coast Guard•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Inspector (District Training) is a GS-1801-13 position with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, in the Inspections and Investigations Branch of District 9, located in Cleveland, Ohio. The role identifies, prioritizes, and resolves prevention-workforce risks by improving personnel proficiency and advising leadership on ways to address qualification gaps and build capacity for the Great Lakes District prevention mission across four sectors and six Marine Safety Units. The incumbent serves as a technical expert and lead instructor for the qualification, training, and formal certification of civilian and military Marine Inspectors, while also conducting complex inspections and multidisciplinary training. The role manages the marine safety training and qualification program, from resident courses to unit-level on-the-job training, aligning requirements with regional and headquarters commands and coordinating with unit leadership. The incumbent 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. The position develops technical analyses, briefing papers, and option evaluations in collaboration with maritime fleet stakeholders and Marine Inspection units to support consequential, sensitive, or appeal-prone inspection decisions. The position requires a Secret clearance, a valid state driver's license, and successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination and drug test. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience applying 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.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and pre-employment drug test.
Must meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade requirements, by the announcement closing date.
Must receive federal salary payments by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Identify, prioritize, and resolve prevention-workforce risks by enhancing personnel proficiency and advising leadership on strategies to address qualification gaps and build mission capacity.
Serve as technical expert and lead instructor for the 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 high-impact, sensitive, or appeal-prone marine 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 directly with unit leadership.
Serve as the 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.