Marine Inspector

U.S. Coast Guard•Wilmington, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-1801-12 position is a Marine Inspector with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, in the Sector North Carolina Inspections Division in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Marine Inspector provides technical expertise and leadership in enforcing marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, regulations, treaties, and international conventions. The role also serves as the civilian Preventions Department’s resident source of continuity on prior inspection policies, technical issues, and special program support, and represents the Coast Guard in dealings with the maritime industry on commercial vessel safety. The inspector reviews vessel plans, examines onboard systems and hull structures, prepares inspection documentation and orders, and conducts examinations under SOLAS and other international conventions. As a senior expert, the inspector trains and assesses civilian and military Marine Inspectors and formally certifies completed portions of their on-the-job training. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. The position has no positive education requirement; education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. The selectee must be able to obtain or maintain a valid state driver’s license and successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and a non-sensitive background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the ability, skill, and knowledge to perform the position’s duties; examples include reviewing technical vessel design and construction plans for regulatory compliance, resolving vessel inspection controversies, identifying hazardous conditions and prescribing corrective actions, or evaluating foreign vessel safety management systems against the International Safety Management Code and/or International Standards Organization.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be able to obtain or maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
Must successfully pass a non-sensitive background investigation.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and leadership in enforcing marine safety, vessel inspection, pollution prevention, vessel manning, regulations, treaties, and international conventions.
Provide continuity on previous inspection policies, technical issues, and special program support within the Preventions Department.
Serve as a primary inspection representative with the maritime industry on commercial vessel safety.
Review vessel plans and inspect onboard operating systems, including machinery, deck, and electrical systems, for compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
Prepare required inspection documentation and draft orders specifying necessary changes, repairs, or operational limitations for vessels and equipment.
Conduct complete vessel examinations under SOLAS treaty requirements and other international conventions.
Train and assess the inspection qualifications of assigned civilian and military Marine Inspectors, and formally certify completed portions of their on-the-job training.
Inspect vessel hulls, including hull envelopes, internal structural members, protrusions, fittings, appendages, special tanks, holding areas, and structural fire protection, for compliance with applicable safety standards.