Marine Inspector

U.S. Coast Guard•Houma, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Inspector is a GS-1801-13 position with the U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Safety Unit Houma, located in Houma, Louisiana. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert for marine inspections, major vessel modification projects, and new vessel construction. The role includes inspecting a range of commercial vessels and assessing vessel construction, modifications, engineering systems, equipment, and regulatory compliance. The inspector also supports the qualification and development of other Marine Inspectors by providing instruction, conducting verification exams, and assessing trainees’ demonstrated knowledge and competencies. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date. The role does not require a security clearance, but the selectee must pass a background investigation and pre-employment medical examination and obtain or maintain a valid state driver’s license. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience conducting complete vessel examinations of foreign vessels or foreign areas under applicable U.S. regulations, SOLAS, or other international conventions.
Experience inspecting construction and modification, systems, equipment, hull or structural components, and documentation of domestic vessels for compliance with regulatory standards and applicable international statutes.
Experience ensuring inspection documentation is prepared and drafting orders that specify required changes, corrective actions, repairs, or operational limitations for vessels and equipment.
Experience coaching trainees through competencies, including providing instructional material, assessing task completion, conducting verification exams, and participating on oral boards.
U.S. citizenship.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, if applicable.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
Must obtain or maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a background investigation and pre-employment medical examination.
Must receive federal salary payments by direct deposit.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for marine inspections, major vessel modification projects, and new vessel construction.
Perform routine inspections on commercial vessels, including barges, offshore supply vessels, passenger vessels, foreign- or domestic-flagged freight vessels, tank ships, and towing vessels.
Instruct other Marine Inspectors in routine inspection activities.
Conduct research and analysis on new vessel construction and modification projects, with emphasis on critical engineering systems, navigation, lifesaving, firefighting, stability, pollution prevention, and vessel design requirements.
Maintain Verifying Officer status, conduct verification exams, and participate in qualification boards.
Validate trainee knowledge through completion of Performance Qualification Standards.
Conduct vessel examinations and inspections to assess compliance with applicable U.S. regulations, international conventions, and regulatory standards.
Prepare required inspection documentation and draft orders specifying required changes, corrective actions, repairs, or operational limitations.
Coach trainees through competencies by providing instructional material, assessing task completion, conducting verification exams, and participating on oral boards.