Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator; Engine

• Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS - 2101 - 13, Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Engine) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC MARINER COURSE APPROVALS BRANCH in Location Negotiable After Selection, United States.

You will serve as a Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Engine) and be responsible for serving as the senior "Engine" maritime subject matter expert. The incumbent conducts analytical studies to maintain valid Coast Guard approval standards for mariner training, licensing, and documentation.

In this capacity, th incumbent will evaluate public training submissions and evaluator proficiency while collaborating to develop Coast Guard policies for National and STCW endorsements. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
Evaluating the maritime technical subject matter of course and program curricula..

Evaluating the maritime technical competence and proficiency of individuals applying to be approved as instructors, Qualified Assessors (QAs), and/or Designated Examiners (DEs).. Providing recommendations for improving the course approval process based on knowledge of governing regulations and policies. Preparing authoritative and explicit responses to governmental agency and public inquiries concerning training qualifications of merchant vessel personnel.

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 Open Continuous:
You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. Upon application, you may be provided a testing window to complete additional assessments.

This testing window may stipulate a completion deadline before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to complete the additional online assessments within the timeline provided to remain in consideration for this vacancy announcement. Failure to complete the online assessments within the testing window for this announcement will not preclude you from being considered for and completing the online assessments during a testing window on a future announcement.

This announcement has an open period until Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with applicant cut-off dates every 30 days. Applications received that meet the eligibility and qualification criteria may be referred for further consideration based on the following cut-off dates:
Friday, September 11, 2026 Sunday, October 11, 2026 Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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