Marine Inspector

U.S. Coast Guard

Houston (TX)

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USD 103.000 - 134.000

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Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Coast Guard, in Houston, seeks a Marine Inspector (GS-1801-12) to serve as a primary inspections representative for the Sector Houston/Galveston Inspecti ons Division.

You will coordinate vessel plan reviews, inspect onboard systems, and certify portions of on-the-job training for inspectors. Responsibilities include conducting hull and equipment inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and treaty requirements, with opportunities to handle complex vessel inspection issues

Formación

Conduct technical reviews of vessel plans and inspects onboard operating systems to determine compliance with regulations and applicable standards.
Prepare inspection documentation and draft orders for required changes, repairs or operational limitations.
Conduct vessel examinations under SOLAS or other international conventions.
Train and certify completed portions of on-the-job training for assigned civilian and military Marine Inspectors.

Responsabilidades

Provide coordination and expertise as primary inspections representative for their assigned Sector or MSU.
Inspect a vessel's hull, hull envelope, internal structural members, protrusions, fittings, appendages, special tanks and fire protection to ensure safety standards are met.
Draft and maintain inspection records and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Descripción del empleo

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-1801-12, Marine Inspector located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR HOUSTON/GALVESTON INSPECTIONS DIVISION in HOUSTON, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Marine Inspector and be responsible for providing coordination and expertise when serving as a primary inspections representative for their assigned Sector or MSU. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Conduct technical reviews of vessel plans and inspects onboard operating systems (i.e.

machinery, deck, electrical, etc) to determine compliance with regulations and applicable standards. Ensure the required inspection documentation is prepared and appropriate orders drafted specifying required changes, repairs or operational limitations for the vessel and its equipment. Conduct complete vessel examinations under the treaty requirements of the SOLAS or other international conventions.

As the senior expert on complex vessel inspection issues, the Marine Inspector trains, assesses the inspection qualifications and formally certifies the completed portions of on-the-job training for assigned civilian and military Marine Inspectors.

Inspects a vessel's hull, including the hull envelope, internal structural members, protrusions, fittings, appendages, special tanks, holding areas, and structural fire protection to ensure that they are are in compliance with applicable safety standards.

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‑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

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. 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. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? 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. 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. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. 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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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 United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $103225 – $134195/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.