Merchant Mariner Application Professional Qualification Evaluator

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0963-7/8/9, Merchant Mariner Application Professional Qualification Evaluator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, NMC PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION EVALUATION SECTION I in MARTINSBURG, West Virginia.

Pay will be determined by the grade that you're found eligible and qualified for: GS-07 $57,736 - $75,059 GS-08 $63,940 - $83,119 GS-09 $70,623 - $91,815 To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 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 evaluating merchant mariner applications for National and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers original, renewal, raise in grade, military and foreign applications Specialized knowledge of legal guidelines, regulations, policy letters, Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular, and 46 CFR Ability to provide clear and concise written and oral communications with applicants, Third Parties, industry and internally To qualify at the GS-08 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 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 evaluating merchant mariner applications for National and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers original, renewal, and raise in grade applications Specialized knowledge of legal guidelines, regulations, policy letters, Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular, and 46 CFR Ability to provide clear and concise written and oral communications with applicants, Third Parties, industry and internally To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 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 processing merchant mariner applications for renewal of all endorsements held, including original and raise of grade national endorsements and issue credentials to those fully qualified Specialized knowledge of legal guidelines, regulations, policy letters, Navigation Vessel Inspection Circular, and 46 CFR Ability to provide clear and concise written and oral communications with applicants, Third Parties, industry and internally 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. Major Duties:

You will serve as a Merchant Mariner Application Professional Qualification Evaluator and be responsible for providing qualification evaluations and determines applicant eligibility for vessel operation credentials.

The position plays a key role reviewing merchant mariner applications to ensure regulatory requirements are verified and insufficient requirements are identified and relayed to applicants.

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

Typical work assignments include: Reviews merchant mariner applications for issuance of requested Merchant Mariner Credentials Provides written and oral accurate, and precise replies to agencies, maritime academies, maritime schools, other professional maritime organizations, applicants, and the public on technical knowledge processes, production and other aspects of credentialing Determines the applicability and reasonableness of legal guidelines against individual mariner history in accordance with 46 CFR and other applicable resources Responsible for quality assurance and ensures work performed IAW applicable Coast Guard Quality Management System and guidance.

Determines eligibility of qualified endorsements and drafts Merchant Mariner Credentials for issuance 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