USAJOBS · 13 hours ago
Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examiner
Seattle, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $101K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examiner for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR PUGET SOUND INSPECTIONS DIVISION in Seattle, Washington. The role involves examining commercial fishing vessels for compliance with federal and international regulations and conducting inspections of other commercial vessels to maintain qualifications.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Planning, scheduling and conducting on-site examinations of commercial fishing vessels that carry and transfer fuel, for compliance with federal and international regulations
Planning, scheduling and conducting on-site inspections of commercial vessels, including vessels in the Alternative Compliance and Safety Agreement (ACSA) fleet of vessels, for compliance with federal and international regulations
Assisting in providing technical assistance, advice and program consultation to others in the interpretation and application of fishing industry vessel safety standards and regulations, compliance and inspection standards, and proper classification of violations and citations
Training commercial fishermen in vessel stability, damage control, and operation of all equipment required aboard vessels as well as crew competency during onboard emergency drills
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service
A one-year probationary period may be required
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation
This is not a Bargaining Unit position
Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license
Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam
Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector
Ensuring commercial fishing vessels comply with safety standards and regulations for various vessel types and sizes; performing technical reviews of commercial fishing vessels to determine compliance with federal and international standards vessel registration, licensing and crew certifications
Ensuring hull, machinery, and dry dock inspection items are operating properly and in full compliance with applicable standards; conducting virtual inspections by utilizing technology for remote checks
Maintaining relationships with stakeholders to promote acceptance and understanding of fishing vessel safety laws, regulations, and standards; advising on and ensuring life-saving equipment, fire safety and emergency systems are functional
Conducting dock-side safety exams; evaluating crew competency during onboard emergency drills; providing required safety equipment training, explaining how to maintain items such as fire extinguishers, flares, personal flotation devices, emergency position-indicating radio beacons
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 U.S
Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution
Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript
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
If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken
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
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
Benefits
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
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Company
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