Duties
You will serve as a Commerical Fishing Industry Vessel Examiner and be responsible for providing technical expertise regarding the local commercial fishing industry.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
- Conducting technical reviews to determine compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
- Planning, scheduling and conducting on site examinations of commercial fishing industry vessels for compliance with all applicable federal regulations. Vessels include fishing vessels, fish processing vessels, fish tender
vessels and commercial fishing vessels that dispense petroleum products.
- Working with Federal, State and local agencies; fishing industry organizations; educational institutions; and professional organizations to promote acceptance and understanding of Coast Guard laws, regulations, standards
and objectives.
- Assisting supervisor in providing technical assistance, advice and program consultation to other District units, third party organizations, State agencies and fishing industry organizations in the interpretation and application
of fishing industry vessel safety standards and regulations, compliance and inspection standards, and proper classification of violations and citations.
- Determining that vessels to be examined have the proper documents and certificates on board and in effect.
- Examining all required navigation, communication, alarm, lifesaving, firefighting and pollution prevention systems to ensure that they are operating properly and in compliance with applicable standards.
- Examining the vessels accessible hull, including hull envelope, internal structural members, protrusions, fittings appendages, holding areas, special use structures, and structural fire protection to ensure that they are in
sound condition.
- Examining the vessels machinery, including propulsion equipment, control machinery, auxiliary machinery, special deck, derrick and vessel pumping equipment, damage and fire control machinery, electrical and power
generation systems, piping, transfer and monitoring systems to ensure that they are in safe operating condition and are in compliance with applicable design, installation and operational standards.
- Performing examinations/inspections, noting deficiencies and/or violations and discussing with vessel operators acceptable methods to correct deficiencies, in order to bring about satisfactory resolution.
- Drafting examination reports, analyses, and routine general correspondence related to fishing industry vessel examination and regulations.
**The physical demands of marine inspection are significant. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, entering confined spaces, prolonged periods of walking in a stooped position, and
crouching, stretching and reaching to properly inspect internal spaces and systems.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume 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 assessment to place you in one of three categories. The necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this job are:
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Awareness
- Planning and Evaluating
- Reasoning
- Technical Competence
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
- Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
- Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
- Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job questionnaire
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12687515.
Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on
veterans' preference.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about
ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.
How to Apply
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 completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, 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 must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 03/18/2025.
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 ShaLonda Loua at shalonda.m.loua@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.