Course Evaluator (Deck)

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS - 2101 - 12, Course Evaluator (Deck) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC MARINER COURSE APPROVALS BRANCH in MARTINSBURG, West Virginia.

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS. WE WILL REVIEW APPLICANTS EVERY 30 DAYS. CUT-OFF DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Feb 22 , Mar 22, April 21, 2026.

Applications received by 11:59EST on the above dates will be reviewed for consideration and those deemed qualified in accordance with merit promotion procedures will be referred to management for consideration.

Applications received after the initial cut-off date will be considered as needed every 30 days.

NOTE: Applicants must complete all required assessments by the stated cut-off date to be considered for referral during that specific review period.

Failure to complete all required assessments by the deadline will result in your application not being considered for that period.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 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.

Performing duties as a Second Mate (AGT) or Chief Mate 500(GT) or higher credentialed officer on commercial vessels is required to demonstrate the knowledge skill and ability to fill this position Specializing terminology used in the Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP), knowledge of military ratings and their duties on board ships Ability to relate duties to those performed on merchant ships in order to ensure a fair and equitable application of qualification standards 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. Selective Placement Factor(s) must be met in order to receive further consideration.

You will be given the opportunity to address these when you apply on-line. You must hold or have held a U.S.

Merchant Mariner credential in the grade of 2nd Mate, Any Gross Tons (AGT) or Chief Mate, 500 Gross Tons (GT) or higher 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. Major Duties:

You will serve as a Course Evaluator (Deck) and be responsible for serving as a maritime subject matter expert for all "Deck" related maritime operations, training and qualifications.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Evaluating the maritime technical subject matter of courses and programs curricula Evaluating the maritime technical competence and proficiency of individuals applying to be certified as a Designated Examiner (DE) of Towing Vessels.

Certified DE's are authorized to certify the professional competence of other mariners in the towing industry Evaluating the maritime technical competence and proficiency of individuals applying to be certified as Qualified Assessors of STCW competencies Providing recommendations for improving the course approval process based on knowledge and implementation of the guiding regulation and policy documents Preparing authoritative and explicit responses to Congressional, governmental agency, and public inquiries concerning training qualifications of merchant vessel personnel 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