Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE)

Sugpiat Defense, LLC; Martinsburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Sugpiat Group, LLC is seeking a Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE) to support review, evaluation, and processing of merchant mariner applications for MMCs and endorsements. The role requires Level III PQE proficiency and completion of Level I–III training, with responsibilities including verification, evaluation, and recommendation for credentials, while maintaining accurate records.

The position focuses on applying current government procedures, ensuring compliance, and determining

Qualifications

• Must possess Level III PQE proficiency.
• Government-provided Level I, II, and III PQE training completed.
• Experience reviewing units of work with <9% error rate.
• Ability to verify application requirements and assess qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Review and process merchant mariner applications for MMCs and endorsements.
• Verify receipt of general application requirements.
• Evaluate applications to confirm professional requirements are met.
• Recommend issuance of MMCs and endorsements for qualified applicants.
• Determine if AI or medical review is required.
• Apply Government training changes and instructions.
• Maintain accurate evaluation records.

Skills

PQE Level III

Quality evaluation

Documentation & records

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level I PQE training

Level II PQE training

Level III PQE training

Tools

None

Job description

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Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE)

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Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE)

Location: Onsite/Remote - Martinsburg, WV
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary Range: To be determined

Position Overview

Sugpiat Group is seeking a Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE). This position supports the review, evaluation, screening, and processing of merchant mariner applications for Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) and endorsements.

The successful candidate must possess Level III Professional Qualification Evaluator proficiency and have successfully completed the Government-provided Level I, Level II, and Level III evaluator training courses. The evaluator will verify application completeness, assess professional qualification requirements, identify cases requiring additional information or medical review, and recommend issuance of credentials for fully qualified applicants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, screen, and process merchant mariner applications for MMCs and endorsements.
• Verify receipt of all general application requirements.
• Evaluate applications to confirm that all professional requirements for the requested merchant mariner endorsements have been met.
• Recommend issuance of MMCs and endorsements for applicants who meet all applicable requirements.
• Determine when additional information (AI) or medical review is required.
• Apply current Government training, processing changes, and instructions when evaluating merchant mariner applications.
• Maintain accurate and complete evaluation records in accordance with applicable Government procedures.
• Meet established quality and production standards for application evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency as a Level III Professional Qualification Evaluator.
• Successful completion of Government-provided Level I, Level II, and Level III Professional Qualification Evaluator training courses.
• Documented experience reviewing units of work with an error rate of less than 9%.
• Ability to verify application requirements and assess professional qualifications for merchant mariner credentials and endorsements.
• Ability to identify applications requiring additional information or medical review.
• Ability to follow Government procedures, instructions, and established quality standards.

Required Training and Certification

Candidates must demonstrate successful completion of the Government-provided Level I, Level II, and Level III training courses.

Level III proficiency must be supported by documented experience reviewing units of work with an error rate of less than 9%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and processing merchant mariner credential applications.
• Familiarity with U.S. Coast Guard mariner credentialing processes and requirements.
• Experience identifying incomplete applications, additional information requirements, and cases requiring medical review.
• Experience working in a quality-controlled, production-based application review environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sugpiat Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Offer is contingent upon contract award.