Marine Inspector - U.S. Coast Guard

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. Conduct complete vessel examinations of foreign vessels and/or foreign areas under the treaty requirements of applicable US Regulations, SOLAS or other international conventions Inspects vessel construction and modification, systems, equipment, hull/structural components, and documentation of domestic vessels to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and international statutes when applicable Ensure the required inspection documentation is prepared and appropriate orders drafted specifying required changes, corrective actions, repairs or operational limitations for the vessel and its equipment Provide coaching of trainees through attained competencies using provide instructional material, assess trainee task completion, verification exams, and participating on oral boards 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. You will serve as a Marine Inspector and be responsible for . 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 marine inspections, major vessel modification projects, and new vessel construction Performs and instructs other Marine Inspectors on routine inspection activities on commercial vessels, barges, offshore supply vessels, passenger vessels, foreign or domestic flagged freight, tank ships and towing vessels Conduct research and analysis on new vessel construction/modification projects which emphasize critical engineering systems,navigation, lifesaving, firefighting, stability, pollution prevention, and vessel design requirements Maintains Verifying Officer status, running verification exams and participating in qualification boards, and validates trainee knowledge through completion of Performance Qualification Standards Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information