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MARINE PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

Military Sealift Command

Department of the Navy

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$75,788 - $118,092

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March 27, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves coordinating the placement and management of civilian mariners for the Navy's Military Sealift Command, including handling staffing needs, supervising a customer service team, and ensuring smooth assignments for ship and training roles.

It's a supervisory position focused on human resources in a maritime context, dealing with personnel issues like promotions, discipline, and compliance with laws.

A good fit would be someone with HR experience in shipping or military settings, strong leadership skills, and comfort with data management tools.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 (for GS-12) or GS-09 (for GS-11) in federal or equivalent service
  • Comprehensive knowledge of HR regulations, MSC policies, EEO laws, and travel procedures
  • Deep expertise in maritime occupations, MSC ship missions, Coast Guard licensing, and federal personnel laws related to marine employment
  • Proficiency in management principles and administrative guidelines for evaluating employment conditions and delivering briefings
  • Advanced communication skills for presenting complex solutions, managing controversial issues, and implementing new concepts
  • Experience as a direct supervisor or manager leading employee performance and organizational success
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting

Full Job Description

You will serve as a MARINE PLACEMENT COORDINATOR in the Total Force Management Program Office of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

GS-12: To qualify for the MARINE PLACEMENT COORDINATOR, GS-0301-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience comprehensive knowledge of HR regulations, MSC policies, EEO law, and travel procedures while serving as a senior liaison for employees.

Experience deep expertise in maritime occupations, MSC ship missions, Coast Guard licensing, and federal personnel laws as they relate to marine employment.

Experience expert command of management principles and administrative guidelines used to evaluate Civilian Mariner employment conditions and deliver high-level briefings.

Experience advanced communication skills utilized to present complex solutions, manage controversial issues, and successfully implement new concepts.

Experience extensive leadership as a direct supervisor or manager, driving employee performance and organizational success.

Experience expert, firsthand proficiency in Microsoft Excel for managing data and reporting requirements.

GS-11: To qualify for the MARINE PLACEMENT COORDINATOR, GS-0301-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience a working knowledge of human resources rules, MSC policies, and EEO laws while serving as a senior HR liaison for staff.

Experience a deep understanding of maritime occupations, Coast Guard licensing, and federal personnel laws specifically regarding marine employment matters Experience management principles and administrative guidelines to evaluate Civilian Mariner employment conditions and deliver professional briefings.

Experience advanced communication skills to present complex solutions, manage controversial issues, and champion new organizational concepts.

Experience serving as a direct supervisor or manager, providing leadership and oversight to a diverse team of employees.

Experience first-hand, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to manage data-driven reporting and administrative tasks.

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

  • You will manage all matters relating to Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) manpower requirements.
  • You will support the CIVMAR Management Director and Total Force Director, by exercising overall responsibility for timely and accurate staffing of the all CIVMAR positions.
  • You will serve as Site Manager/Supervisor and will be responsible for the management of the CSU-East (Customer Service Center-East) to include personnel selections, promotions, awards and recognition, disciplinary actions, job changes and details.
  • You will ensure to support Marine Placement with the effective facilitating of CIVMAR ship, training and other work assignments.
  • You will ensure lodging and transportation arrangements are in place and used effectively to support CIVMAR’s in the pool and verify Subsistence and Quarters (S and Q) authorization.
  • You will facilitate meetings and teleconferences and monitor contractor performance as related to Statements of Work.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12904501-26-ASK