Coast Guard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
• One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Experience conducting marine inspections for regulatory compliance. Experience evaluating vessel systems and equipment for deficiencies. Experience preparing inspection findings and corrective recommendations.
• One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Experience conducting marine inspections and examinations to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety reuirements. Experience evaluating vessel systems, equipment, and operations to identify deficiencies and determine appropriate corrective actions. Experience preparing inspection findings, reports , and recommendations to provide technical guidance regarding marine safety or regulatory requirements.
• Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related

Responsibilities

• Conducts reviews of vessel's plans, safety management systems and operating systems to determine compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
• Determines that vessels being inspected have the proper documents and certificates on board and in effect.
• Inspects all required navigation, intra-vessel communication, alarm, lifesaving, fire fighting, and pollution prevention systems on a vessel to ensure that they are operating properly and in compliance with applicable national and international standards.
• Ensures the required inspection documentation is prepared and appropriate orders drafted specifying any required changes, 'repairs or operational limitations for the vessel and its equipment.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• retirement plan
• Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• personal leave days
• paid federal holidays
• flexible work schedules
• tuition reimbursement
• transportation subsidies
• uniform allowance
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers