These vacancies are for GS-0303-6/7 Vessel Documentation Assistant (OA) positions in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC). The positions are located in the Commercial Vessel Documentation Division (NVDC-1) and the Recreational Vessel Documentation Division (NVDC-2) in Falling Waters, West Virginia.
You will serve as a Vessel Documentation Assistant (OA) and be responsible for the review and recordation Of instruments related to vessel transactions, maintenance of records for public inspection, and the issuance of documents for all geographical areas of the United States. The position focuses on either commercial vessel documentation or on recreational vessel documentation or elements of both.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Researching files of precedent decisions and regulatory material to complete assignments Providing information over the telephone and assists applicants in preparing documentation forms. Prepares correspondence describing the requirements for standard transaction or recommending action to correct erroneous submissions.
Signs routine correspondence Awarding official numbers upon the presentation of a properly completed Coast Guard application form Typing a wide variety of correspondence, reports, forms and other documents using principally office automation equipment as well as typewriters Assuring subordinate clerical staff functions are performed such as: receives, reviews and routes incoming correspondence, applications, reports and documents and logs and routes to appropriate desks for review or action 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.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $51957 – $75059/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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