Marine Inspector

U.S. Coast Guard•Sturgeon Bay, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-1801-12 position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The Marine Inspector provides technical expertise and leadership in enforcing marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, and applicable regulations, treaties, and international conventions. The role also provides continuity on prior inspection policies and technical issues, supports special programs, and serves as a primary inspection representative to the maritime industry on commercial vessel safety. The position reviews vessel plans and systems, inspects vessel structures and equipment, prepares technical materials for inspection decisions, and assesses and certifies the training progress of civilian and military Marine Inspectors. A one-year probationary period may be required. The selectee must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, pass a pre-employment medical examination, and undergo a background investigation for a Public Trust clearance. All qualification requirements must be met by the vacancy announcement's closing date.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience must include work related to 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 with or exempt from Selective Service, if applicable.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and background investigation; the position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Must complete any required USA Hire Competency Based Assessments within the stated deadline.
Must receive federal salary payments by direct deposit.
Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.

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 to verify 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 standards.
Prepare briefing papers, technical analyses, and option evaluations for the Officer-in-Charge, Marine Inspection, concerning inspection decisions with broad industry impact, controversial issues, 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.
Provide continuity on previous inspection policies and technical issues, support special programs, and represent the inspection function to the maritime industry on commercial vessel safety.