Traveling Marine Inspector

Traveling Marine Inspector

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $142488 - $185234 Per Year

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a GS-1801-14, Traveling Marine Inspector located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Traveling Inspector Staff, G-5P-TI in Washington, District of Columbia.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a Traveling Marine Inspector and be responsible for performing marine inspections, participating in marine related investigations, and conducting oversight of international Safety Management (ISM) Code audit of recognized organizations and third-party organizations on behalf of the United States Coast Guard. Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include: Assisting with the management of national compliance programs for commercial vessel safety and security programs. Advising senior officials (such as Officers in Charge Marine Inspections and marine industry leaders) on domestic and international regulations and safety compliance of U.S. vessels. Analyzing new engineering technologies, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards. Facilitating lectures or training sessions on compliance and enforcement of commercial vessel standards. Serving as a representative to technical and advisory groups that oversee the administration and establishment of commercial vessel inspection programs. Performing various safety methods to check compliance and performance of third-party commercial vessel safety through inspections, investigations and audits. 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. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. Specialized experience must include the following: Performing inspections, investigations or audits to ensure compliance of maritime vessel safety and security. Providing guidance to senior management and staff on rules and regulations relating to national and international marine vessel safety and security. Analyzing engineering technologies (including systems and programs) for process improvements. Facilitating lectures or training sessions on compliance and enforcement of commercial vessel standards at the national level. Applying auditing strategies for maritime safety and security vessel operation and management for national and international standards. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.

How to Apply: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a resume, any applicable assessments, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You may only complete the assessment portion of the application once. You must submit your resume, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 01/12/2026. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: 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. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Debra Carson at debra.a.carson@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-12