Merchant Mariner Application Professional Qualification Evaluator
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Job Location:
Martinsburg, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 57736 - 91815
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This vacancy is for a GS/8/9 Merchant Mariner Application Professional Qualification Evaluator located in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard NMC PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION EVALUATION SECTION I in MARTINSBURG West Virginia.
Pay will be determined by the grade that youre found eligible and qualified for:
GS-07 $57736 - $75059
GS-08 $63940 - $83119
GS-09 $70623 - $91815
You will serve as a Merchant Mariner Application Professional Qualification Evaluator and be responsible for providing qualification evaluations and determines applicant eligibility for vessel operation credentials. The position plays a key role reviewing merchant mariner applications to ensure regulatory requirements are verified and insufficient requirements are identified and relayed to applicants.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
- Reviews merchant mariner applications for issuance of requested Merchant Mariner Credentials
- Provides written and oral accurate and precise replies to agencies maritime academies maritime schools other professional maritime organizations applicants and the public on technical knowledge processes production and other aspects of credentialing
- Determines the applicability and reasonableness of legal guidelines against individual mariner history in accordance with 46 CFR and other applicable resources
- Responsible for quality assurance and ensures work performed IAW applicable Coast Guard Quality Management System and guidance.
- Determines eligibility of qualified endorsements and drafts Merchant Mariner Credentials for issuance
Conditions of employment
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
- Personal information: such as age gender religious affiliation etc.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- To ensure the accomplishment of our mission DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position does not require a clearance.
- This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-09 grade level your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 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 evaluating merchant mariner applications for National and Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers original renewal raise in grade military and foreign applications
- Specialized knowledge of legal guidelines regulations policy letters Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular and 46 CFR
- Ability to provide clear and concise written and oral communications with applicants Third Parties industry and internally
To qualify at the GS-08 grade level your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 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 evaluating merchant mariner applications for National and Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers original renewal and raise in grade applications
- Specialized knowledge of legal guidelines regulations policy letters Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular and 46 CFR
- Ability to provide clear and concise written and oral communications with applicants Third Parties industry and internally
To qualify at the GS-07 grade level your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 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 processing merchant mariner applications for renewal of all endorsements held including original and raise of grade national endorsements and issue credentials to those fully qualified
- Specialized knowledge of legal guidelines regulations policy letters Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular and 46 CFR
- Ability to provide clear and concise written and oral communications with applicants Third Parties industry and internally
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
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.
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.
Are you qualifying based on education Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment applicants must provide an official college transcript. 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 U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate graduate etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed showing course number and department (i.e. bio 101 math 210 etc.) course title number of credit hours and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
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. To receive this credit you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Additional information
E-Verify If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process please contact Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation
DHS uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
Fair Chance Act
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to
Suitability Statement
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment dismissal after beginning work fine or imprisonment.
Shared Certificates Statement
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Special Employment Consideration
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply to include persons with intellectual severe physical or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans Peace Corps VISTA volunteers and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents experiences and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
If selection is made below the full performance level the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).
More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title series grade and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including 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; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5 2016 who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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