This position is located in DHS/U.S. Coast Guard, Commandant, Vice Commandant (CG-09), Deputy Comdt for Operations (CG-DCO), Regional Exam Center Operations Div, in Martinsburg, WV.

Duties

This position is located in the Application In-Processing Branch (AIP) of the Regional Exam Center Operations Division (NMC-1) of the National Maritime Center (NMC). The incumbent provides technical assistance in the administration of the statutory and regulatory provisions and controls for the merchant mariner credentialing program, and the issuance of Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) and Medical Certificates (MC), as well as endorsement certificates required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) for seafarers (1978, as amended). This position plays a key role in the review, qualification, and production of merchant mariner applications. As a senior Legal Instruments Examiner (LIE), conducts an initial review to verify application is complete, addresses any deficiencies with the applicants, and forwards the applications for further safety, suitability, and professional qualification evaluation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

At the GS-7 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to this line of work.  Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge of specialized terminology to converse with applicants, maritime industry, the public, Coast guard personnel and other agency officials. Ability to deal with public at all levels, while exercising tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity AT THE GS-08 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to this line of work.  Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge of specialized terminology to converse with applicants, maritime industry, the public, Coast guard personnel and other agency officials. Ability to deal with public at all levels, while exercising tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to prepare and review military and business style letters in a professional manner. AT THE GS-09 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to this line of work.  Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge of specialized terminology to converse with applicants, maritime industry, the public, Coast guard personnel and other agency officials. Ability to deal with public at all levels, while exercising tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to prepare and review military and business style letters in a professional manner. Knowledge of DOT Drug Testing regulations and the ability to review mariner drug test reports and company drug test letters to ensure accuracy and validity. Knowledge of the Freedom of Information (FOIA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA), and Privacy Acts to avoid the unauthorized release of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.  If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]