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Merchant Marine Evaluation Specialist, GS-1801-9/11Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/11/2019 to 09/20/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 09 - 11
##### Salary
$51,440 to $80,912 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent - This is a permanent position
##### Work schedule
Full-Time - This is a full-time positionLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Charleston, SC 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in DHS/USCG, National Maritime Center,
Regional Examination Center (REC), Charleston, SC.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the Regional Examination Center (REC)
and is Merchant Marine Evaluation Specialist that also serves as the
Course Oversight Auditor (COA), the selectee will serve as a
Merchant Marine Evaluation Specialist and as a Course Oversight
Auditor (COA) who is responsible for auditing mariner training
courses and the facilities where the training is conducted. The
incumbent is responsible for advising merchant mariner credential
applicants regarding service requirements and physical standards in
accordance with current regulations.Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the
Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
Auditing approved maritime courses by reconciling
contradictions, conflicts, and inconsistencies
Entering all audit related information into a centralized
database for review and disposition
Administering required tests to groups of licensed or documented
applicants to ensure the course curriculum is sufficient to
allow a person to pass an examination on the first attempt
Performing all the duties as directed by the REC Chief
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - This position may require occasional travelSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential11
#### Job family (Series)
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance
Series- RequirementsConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of
the announcement. This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for
current status employees applying through merit promotion
procedures. Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52
weeks of service at the next lower grade.QualificationsGS-9: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-07 level (in the Federal sector). Specialized
experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular
knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of
this position and is typically in or related to this line work.
Examples of specialized experience include examining documentation
for completeness against established policy, guidance, and
regulation; proctoring examinations or equivalent oversight
responsibilities; analyzing situations against laws, regulations and
procedures; and reviewing documents to determine approval and/or
disapproval, interacting with merchant mariners, examining
applications for merchant mariner licenses and documents. Experience
in proctoring merchant mariner examinations or proctoring merchant
mariner examinations in the politage area is desired, but not
required.OR at least one of the following if using education to qualify at
this grade level:Have a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, if
related; ORA law degree such as an LL.B. or J.D, if related; ORA combination of specialized experience: equivalent to the GS-07
level in or related to the work of this position AND some graduate
level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and
experience. Experience and education combinations are computed by
first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of
the experience required for the grade level; then determining the
total of qualifying education as a percentage of the education
required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages.
The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at
that grade level.GS-11: Applicants must possess one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the GS-09 level (in the Federal sector).
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the
particular knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform
the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this
line work. Examples of specialized experience include examining
documentation for completeness against established policy, guidance,
and regulation; proctoring examinations or equivalent oversight
responsibilities; analyzing situations against laws, regulations and
procedures; and reviewing documents to determine approval and/or
disapproval; and leading and managing a team. Experience interacting
with merchant mariners, examining applications for merchant mariner
licenses and documents.OR at least one of the following if using education to qualify at
this grade level:a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education
leading to such a degreeORLL.M., if related.Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully
completed post-high school education and experience may be used to
meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified
in the table, and may be computed by first determining the
applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the
experience required for the grade level; then determining the
applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for
the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total
percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant
for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the
amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to
qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. (When
crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the
number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the
total education to be used.)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.The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment
offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are
currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political
Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee
employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information
to the Human Resources Office.EducationThis 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.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or
universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements
if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to
education received in accredited educational institutions in the
United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence
with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
click hereAdditional informationApplicants will be required to complete questions contained on the
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative
job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a
problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you
receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you
will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign
and certify the accuracy of all information in your application,
prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the
application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment,
dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the
eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United
States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities at click hereRecruitment incentives may be authorized.
If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent
may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition,
if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when
recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full
performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful
performance at the lower grade level(s).All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments
made by direct deposit.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with
disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe
physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR §
213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable
service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5
CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons
with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences,
and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you
are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete
with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for
non-competitive appointment and to understand the required
documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing
Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if
additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and
unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was
issued.If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and
hiring process, please contact 202-795-6257. Decisions on granting
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit
Reasonable AccommodationHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure
you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the
minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will
be rated using the on-line self assessment questions that are based
on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities
needed to perform this job:
Skilled in the specialized terminology used in the Mariner
Licensing and Documentation (MLD) program.
Knowledge of International and U.S. laws, rules, regulations,
and policies pertaining to the qualifications required licenses
or documents issued to mariners engage in commercial enterprises
Knowledge of nautical charts.
Ability to determine mathematical computations and
interpolations concerning vessel's tonnage, horsepower and
creditable underway service.
Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an
integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for
the position. Therefore, you must support your responses to the
self-assessment questions by providing examples of past and present
experience in your resume.If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager
for consideration and may be called for an interview.Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive
awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points
will be assigned.To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNo- Required Documents
Resume
Completed online questionnaire
Current or former federal employees, submit a copy of most recent
SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, which demonstrates your
eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in
your current/highest grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include
promotions, with-in grade increases, NOT performance awards.
If qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your
unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university.
The transcript must reflect the college/university name and/or logo.
Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of
their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so
transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected,
official transcripts are required prior to establishing your start
date. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges or
universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can
show that it is comparable to education received in U.S. accredited
institutions. Provide proof with your application. Please see click
here.
If claiming special priority selection rights under the
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a
copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most
recent SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and duty
location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you
are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be
placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see
ICTAP eligibility.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, submit the following
documents. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail.
a. Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit
legible Member 4 Copy DD214(s) indicating Character of Service.
5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation
is not submitted.
b. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s),
which includes Character of Service, and VA Disability Letter with
percentage of disability OR documentation of disability
determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a
compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
c. Other 10 point Preference Eligibles must submit applicable Member
Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and provide
documentation of 10 point preference described on the back of the
SF-15. 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate
documentation is not submitted with your application.
d. If you are a current active duty military member who does not
have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans
Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, submit certification from the Armed
Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under
honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date
on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the
appropriate military branch and include: military dates of service
and expected discharge or release date, character of service,
military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will
begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military
members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher
headquarters.
If requesting consideration under Executive Order 13473, you must
submit proof. To confirm eligibility for appointment based on the
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019 (NDAA), submit a copy
of the marriage certificate to the military member and a copy of
your spouses’ active duty military orders (e.g., most recent
military orders, PCS orders, etc.). Spouses of military members who
are on retirement or separation PCS orders from active duty are not
eligible to be appointed unless the member was injured with a 100%
rating; or was released/discharged from active duty due to the
member’s death while on active duty. Widows or widowers, who are not
remarried, of military service members who were killed on active
duty must submit a DD-1300.
OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current
Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the
last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES
employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this
information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as
your SF-50. Please see here.
All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing
date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents
electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet
will be provided to you from the system with fax number and
instructions. Required documents will also be accepted by mail and
must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The
mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123SE), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN
HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
AVE SE, STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.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; telework; 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
development 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.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyComplete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by
11:59 p.m ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your
online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the
prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online
questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of
eligibility and qualifications. See Required Documents section for
more detail regarding a complete application package.High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported
by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact
you or eliminate you from consideration.If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on
the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications
are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help
Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive
assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays.Agency contact informationUSCG Applicant SupportPhone866-656-6830Fax000-000-0000Emailmgshelp@monster.comAddressUnited States Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
STOP 7120
Washington, District of Columbia 20593
United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of
your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. The
most qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for
further consideration. To check the status of your application, log
on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then
click "More Information." You may also opt to receive email
notifications of application status changes by logging into your
USAJOBS account and enabling notification alerts.For more information on applying for federal employment
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hereAny offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be
consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential
Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies
concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying
to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to
share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545815000. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
