Marine Inspector

U.S. Coast Guard•Sturgeon Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Inspector is a GS-1801-12 position with the U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The position provides technical expertise and leadership in enforcing marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, regulations, treaties, and international conventions. The incumbent serves as a civilian resident Prevention Department resource for continuity of inspection policies, technical issues, and special program support, and as a primary inspection representative to the maritime industry on commercial vessel safety. The role includes reviewing vessel plans and systems, inspecting vessel structures and operational systems, and preparing technical analyses and recommendations for the Officer-in-Charge, Marine Inspection. The inspector also assesses inspection qualifications and certifies completed on-the-job training for assigned civilian and military Marine Inspectors, enabling them to conduct independent vessel inspections and approvals. The selectee must meet federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, a background investigation and Public Trust clearance, a valid state driver's license, and a pre-employment medical examination. A one-year probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations. DHS offers a federal employee benefits package, with eligibility dependent on position type.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience reviewing technical vessel design and construction plans for regulatory compliance, resolving maritime vessel inspection controversies, or identifying hazardous conditions and prescribing corrective actions.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Review vessel plans, safety-management systems, and operating systems for compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Inspect vessel hulls, structural components, tanks, fittings, appendages, and fire-protection systems for condition and compliance with safety standards.
Inspect propulsion, control, auxiliary, pumping, damage-control, fire-control, electrical, piping, transfer, and monitoring systems for safe operating condition and compliance with applicable design, installation, and operational standards.
Prepare briefing papers, technical analyses, and option evaluations for the Officer-in-Charge, Marine Inspection, including for decisions with broad industry impact, controversial matters, or potential appeals.
Assess inspection qualifications and formally certify completed portions of on-the-job training for assigned civilian and military Marine Inspectors.
Provide technical expertise and leadership in enforcing marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, and applicable regulations, treaties, and international conventions.
Serve as a continuity resource for previous inspection policies, technical issues, and special program support, and represent the Coast Guard in inspection matters with the maritime industry.