Marine Inspector (District Training)

U.S. Coast Guard•Cleveland, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-1801-13 position is with the U.S. Coast Guard, D9 Inspections and Investigations Branch, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Marine Inspector (District Training) identifies, prioritizes, and resolves prevention-workforce risks by improving personnel proficiency and advising leadership on ways to address qualification gaps and build 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 conducting complex inspections and multidisciplinary training. It builds partnerships with maritime fleet stakeholders and Marine Inspection units, providing technical analyses, briefing papers, and evaluations to support significant, sensitive, or appeal-prone inspection decisions. The incumbent manages the marine safety training and qualification program, from formal resident courses to unit-level on-the-job training, aligning requirements with regional and headquarters commands and coordinating with unit leadership. The position also serves as the district's primary training coordinator and liaison, working with internal stakeholders, national networks, field units, and local industry to develop and facilitate maritime training and ship-rider opportunities.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
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.
Experience interpreting and applying maritime regulations to support policy development, address complex operational issues, and develop strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
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 successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and background investigation and obtain a Secret clearance.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must have federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Identify, prioritize, and resolve prevention-workforce risks by improving personnel proficiency and advising leadership on qualification gaps and workforce capacity.
Serve as a 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 and maintain partnerships with maritime fleet stakeholders and Marine Inspection units.
Prepare technical analyses, briefing papers, and option evaluations to support significant, 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 with unit leadership.
Serve as the Great Lakes District's primary training coordinator and liaison, collaborating with internal stakeholders, national networks, field units, and local industry.
Develop, support, and facilitate maritime training and ship-rider opportunities.