This vacancy is for a GS-1801-13, Senior Marine Investigator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NORTHERN GREAT LAKES COMMAND CADRE in SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan.
You will serve as a Senior Marine Investigator and be responsible for performing its operational activity by providing leadership and management support. All mission essential materials are available and operationally ready for use and appropriate information and guidance is available, current, and accessible to execute the mission. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Investigating deaths, injuries, property loss, and environmental damage to determine the associated organizational factors, human performance, equipment, and environmental causal and defense.
Providing input to the COTP/OCMI regarding most appropriate level of investigative effort and subsequent enforcement actions or criminal referral, as appropriate, in response to all reportable marine casualties with the Sector's Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Investigating merchant mariner negligence, misconduct, incompetence, and dangerous drug use leading to appropriate remedial National Maritime Center (NMC) suspension or revocation, including the preparation and presentation of the government's case before an Administrative Law Judge. Serving as the unit Drug and Alcohol Program Inspection (DAPI) auditor, responsible for scheduling and conducting audits of marine employers within the Sector's AOR.
Trains Sector and subordinate unit personnel to conduct DAPI audits during vessel inspections and assists in program execution. Working with the District DAPI auditor to establish and maintain a list of marine employers and service agents subject to chemical testing requirements.
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. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. 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.
irma.m.morales@uscg.mil · 206-827-1158
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 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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