Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE)

ADDX Corporation • Alexandria, VA

5d • $125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The company is recruiting an experienced Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE) to support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) National Maritime Center (NMC) Mariner Credentialing Program under a professional services task order. The NMC issues Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) to qualified U.S. mariners. The PQE works as part of the NMC’s Professional Qualification Evaluation Branch, evaluating, screening, and processing mariner applications in accordance with NMC Mission Management System (MMS) documentation.

PQEs verify that applicants meet the general application and professional requirements for the endorsements sought and recommend action on each request. Government personnel alone approve and issue MMCs; PQE evaluations support the designated Government reviewer’s decision.

Requirements

• Documented successful completion of Government-provided Level I, Level II, and Level III Professional Qualification Evaluator training courses.
• Proficiency as a Level III Professional Qualification Evaluator.
• Documented experience reviewing units of work at Level III with a demonstrated error rate below 9%; proficiency is verified by the Government using procedure MCP-WI-NMC5-101 (07), “PQEB Evaluator Process to Check Production.”
• Resume must show completion dates for Level I, II, and III training; where PQE work was performed and duration at Level III; and documented error rate and production.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as an NMC contractor evaluator or in USCG mariner credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mariner applications and supporting documentation to confirm security and regulatory requirements are met and materials are accurate and complete.
• Verify sea service, tonnage, routes served, training and course completion, and competence assessments against documented standards.
• Confirm basic application requirements, including fees, and process unique applications, such as non-resident alien and academy applications, in accordance with MMS documentation.
• Determine whether additional information or medical review is required.
• Recommend Approved to Print, Approved to Test, or Awaiting Information, and document each transaction in the Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation (MMLD) system.
• Complete each evaluation within two business days of assignment and respond to mariner inquiries within two business days; notify the Government reviewer of any delay.
• Maintain positive control of assigned files and produce any file within one hour of request.
• Meet production standards of 80–87 units of work per pay period with an error rate not exceeding 9%.
• Participate in team meetings and on-the-job training to stay current on policy and maintain quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed