Supervisory Occupational Medicine Physician for Mariner Health Certification

U.S. Coast Guard•Martinsburg, WV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Coast Guard, National Maritime Center Medical Evaluation Division, is hiring a Supervisory Occupational Medicine Physician for Mariner Health Certification in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The physician leads and supervises the Medical Evaluation Division workforce and oversees development of the Merchant Mariner Medical Certification Program. The position includes administrative, technical, human resources, budget, and clinical-policy responsibilities. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree, and a current, active, full, unrestricted physician license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Candidates must meet the GP-15 specialized-experience requirement, including at least one year of experience equivalent to GP-14, and be board certified in Occupational Medicine or board eligible with at least five years of Occupational Medicine experience. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet applicable Selective Service requirements, pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug test, and be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. A one-year probationary period may be required for first-time supervisors or managers. The position does not require a security clearance and is not in a bargaining unit. The announcement is open through January 28, 2027, with periodic applicant cut-off dates.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school, or qualifying equivalent foreign medical education.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GP-14 level.
Board certification in Occupational Medicine, or board eligibility with at least five years of experience in Occupational Medicine.
U.S. citizenship.
Registered for Selective Service or exempt from registration, if applicable.
Successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug test.
Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Submit required transcripts with the application; an official transcript is required before appointment if selected.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and technical supervision needed to accomplish the unit’s work.
Perform administrative and human resource management functions for supervised staff.
Direct and oversee development of the Merchant Mariner Medical Certification Program.
Develop, approve, and manage the budget for all Division activities.
Provide consultation and advice on guidelines for merchant mariner medical suitability and fitness-for-certification determinations.