SUPERVISORY MARINE INSPECTOR

Job Overview

Summary

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. Manages the marine inspection program by providing senior-level coordination with vessel owners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to direct program requirements and ensure operational effectiveness Directs marine inspection program requirements for operation, firefighting, lifesaving, stability, pollution prevention, engineering, and vessel design requirements. Provides supervisory leadership to military and civilian employees, including planning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, managing employee relations, and addressing grievances Applies expert technical knowledge of U.S. laws, international conventions (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL), and classification society rules to ensure vessel safety NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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.

Duties

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY MARINE INSPECTOR and be responsible for providing technical expertise, administrative guidance, and supervisory leadership to military and civilians on issues related to foreign and domestic vessels, marine safety, inspection of facilities and containers, pollution prevention, security, manning laws, regulations, treaties, and international conventions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serves as the Chief of Port State Control, directs and oversees program requirements for foreign vessel safety, operation, and design requirements Supervises a subordinate staff of military and civilian marine inspectors: oversees training, performance management, and employee relations Serves as primary inspection representative with the maritime industry responsible for foreign vessel operations and safety Provides senior-level coordination with other federal, state, and foreign government representatives for foreign vessel operations and safety Performs field inspections to maintain competency and recency for marine inspector qualifications Serves as a technical specialist on the Incident Management Team, providing expertise to support emergency response and port safety