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Marine Transportation Safety Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Transportation Specialist ENTJESTJISTJISTP
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This vacancy is for a GS-2101-13, Marine Transportation Specialist, DCO, Asst COMDT for Prevention Policy, Inspections & Compliance Directorate, Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, Fishing Vessel Division in Washington, DC.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Marine Transportation Specialist and be responsible for participating in the development, interpretation, and implementation of rules and regulations pertaining to issues such as commercial fishing vessel safety, maritime safety, navigational safety, port safety, and personnel safety.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Serving as a member of the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance that is responsible for developing, interpreting, and implementing rules and regulations concerning maritime safety issues as they relate to the Commercial Vessel Safety Program, and particularly to Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels.
- →Providing recommendations, advice, and guidance to managers, inspectors and examiners of the CG, other agencies, classifications societies, and the marine industry regarding the development, applicability, interpretation and enforcement of internation treaties, laws, policies, and regulations relating to marine safety and commercial vessels. .
- →Establishing regulatory criteria in the broad area of maritime safety in the areas of commercial fishing, industry vessel safety, navigational safety, prevention and enforcement. .
- →Providing technical advice to CG field personnel and representatives of the maritime industry concerning the intent and application of maritime safety regulations.
- →Developing strategies and implementation methods for external outreach to the commercial fishing industry, which may include draft information articles for commercial fishing industry publications, managing contact lists for industry, and development and maintenance of websites for information sharing.
- →Providing authoritative and explicit replies to Congress, other governmental, maritime related agencies and the general public concerning the regulatory, policy, and interpretive aspects as it applies to the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Program.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- ✓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 position requires a Public Trust clearance.
- ✓This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
- ✓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.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including 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; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: b7a2889a-e9c4-40f4-9869-dfac4de54ef7
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