This vacancy is for a GS-2101-13, Marine Transportation Specialist, DCO, Asst COMDT for Prevention Policy, Commercial Regulations and Standards, Merchant Mariner Credentialing/Policy Division, Washington, DC.
You will serve as a Marine Transportation Specialist and be responsible for development, interpretation, and implementation of policies and regulations pertaining to the qualification, training, and credentialing of U.S. Merchant Mariners.
This includes developing national and international standards, regulations, and policies; serving as an audit team member or leader of quality and training processes at commercial training institutions and Coast Guard's (CG) facilities; providing management support to a Federal Advisory Committee; providing program support in connection with administrative clemency requests; and adjudicating appeals and making decisions that affect policies and precedents for the Mariner Credentialing Program.
. Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a member of the Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing, with responsibility for participating in the development, interpretation, and implementation of rules and regulations concerning merchant mariner credentialing, as related to the CG's Maritime Prevention Program.
Evaluating mariner appeals and develops (signature ready) final agency action responses for the review and signature of the Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards (CG-5PS); reviewing associated laws, regulations, and policies in order to determine the validity of the mariner's position and developing recommendations for the resolution of the appeal.
Establishing policies in the broad areas of merchant mariner training, testing, certification, vetting, documentation, and manning requirements for Mariners serving on certificated and non-certificated U.S. vessels. Originating and developing policies based upon risk management principles for new programs and evaluating the solutions proposed as substitutes or alternatives to existing requirements.
Providing technical advice and consultative services to CG field personnel and to representatives of the maritime industry concerning the intent and application of the Mariner Credentialing Program's regulations and policies.
Engaging with the public to answer technical questions concerning the intent of the laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the Mariner Credentialing Program and to its relationship with other CG and federal government pro- grams for training qualifications and the documentation of transportation workers.
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 and education 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 $121785 – $158322/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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