Licensing Program Specialist - U.S. Coast Guard Licensing Program - Solano Campus

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of USCG Licensing, the incumbent will facilitate all aspects of cadet STCW and United States National licensure requirements by ensuring departmental processes are current and fulfill expectations and requirements as set forth by the Code of Federal Regulations(CFR) International Maritime Organization (IMO), United States Coast Guard (USCG), National Maritime Center (NMC) and Maritime Administration (MARAD). This includes collaborating with and coordinating efforts with the State Maritime and United States Merchant Mariner Academies licensure coordinators.

The incumbent will use judgement and discretion reflective of a thorough knowledge of the Academy’s USCG approved programs. They will refer to policies and practices for guidance to ensure a clear understanding of requirements. Participates in planning and improvement activities, and develops, recommends, and implements methods to meet programmatic or administrative goals.

The United States Coast Guard Licensing Office ensures that all required Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (commonly referred to as STCW policies) established by the USCG are implemented and executed by cadets in their undergraduate major. Cadets in each license track program must demonstrate competence in all STCW competencies and complete the sea service requirements of our USCG program approval.

• Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the US Coast Guard Licensing Program to develop conclusions and make recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the US Coast Guard Licensing Program.
• Aptitude in the research, development and evaluation of policies and programs, including skill in the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Three years of technical or administrative experience. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $67,164 - $80,268 per year

Classification Range: $63,288 - $92, 208 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly is a nationally‑ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top‑tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands‑on philosophy, small class sizes and close student‑faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.

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