This vacancy is for a GS-1801-13, Marine Investigator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis (CG-INV), Investigations National Center of Expertise (INCOE) in New Orleans, LA.
You will serve as a Marine Investigator on investigations involving all maritime vessel types and waterfront facilities, and deploys worldwide to conduct joint marine casualty investigations with partner agencies and foreign nations. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performing or leading investigation functions for all U.S. vessels operating worldwide and individuals possessing U.S.
Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs). Guiding investigative teams in high profile investigations of significant, major, and serious casualties, including deaths, injuries, property loss, and environmental damage. outside local unit jurisdiction. Preparing investigative reports, briefing papers, and technical analysis related to the findings of facts, conclusions, and safety recommendations made in connection with marine casualty investigations.
Serving as subject matter expert in the highest visibility aspects of marine casualties, which include formal hearing proceedings of national level Commandant Marine Boards of Investigations, and District and Unit Formal Investigations.
Overseeing and conducting related on-the-job training (OJT), maintaining and updating the course training curriculum for all advanced investigation courses and exportable training seminars and course exercises through collaboration with Training Center (TC) Yorktown Curriculum Specialists.
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
This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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