Third Party Oversight Coordinator
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Staten Island, NY - USA
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Job Summary
This vacancy is for a GSThird Party Oversight Coordinator located in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard SECTOR NEW YORK INSPECTIONS DIVISION in STATEN ISLAND New York.
You will serve as a Third Party Oversight Coordinator and be responsible for serving as a subject matter expert for auditing commercial vessels operating companies Third Party Organizations (TPOs) and Recognized Organizations (ROs).
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
- Serves as a subject matter expert for Coast Guard third party oversight programs International Safety Management (ISM) Code International Maritime Organization (IMO) Code for ROs (RO Code) ISO 9001 Standards for Quality Management Systems Coast Guard Mission Management Systems (MMS) and the following vessel alternate inspection programs: Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) Maritime Security Program (MSP) Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP) and Towing Vessel Safety Management System (TSMS). Serves as a subject matter expert on statutory inspections and certificates conducted and issued by TPOs on behalf of the Coast Guard.
- Leads activities in support of the Coast Guards third party oversight programs to include the observation of ISM audits of operating companies and Vertical Contract Audits (VCA) of ROs and TPOs; reviews of RO and TPO databases; monitoring activities; the quality review of Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) activities; and data collection and trend analysis in direct support of the Flag State Control Division (CG-CVC-4) at USCG Headquarters.
- Leads audits of U.S. flagged vessels that participate in alternate inspection and quality programs. Provides recommendations advice and guidance to governmental and maritime industry leadership including operating companies ROs and TPOs regarding the Coast Guards oversight of U.S. flag vessels enrolled in alternate inspection and quality programs.
- Acts as the Commanding Officers and Flag State Control Divisions (CG-CVC-4) representative with respect to independently determining satisfactory adherence to required international and domestic rules and standards and instruments; evaluating corrective action plans; and ensuring the satisfactory implementation of corrective measures.
Qualified by a recognized government or industry standard as an advanced journeyman marine inspector or marine surveyor.
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.
- 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 requires a secret clearance.
- This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- Selectee must able to obtain/maintain a valid state drivers license.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 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 leading audits of U.S. flagged vessels that participate in alternate inspection and quality programs.
- Experience leading the implementation of inspection policies and procedures for new international conventions and standards U.S. laws and regulations industry standards.
- Experience serving as a subject matter expert in conducting and leading inspections of all vessel systems determining and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
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.
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.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
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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.
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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