Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE)

VLinc; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VLinc Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Professional Qualification Evaluator to assess mariner credentials and related documents against regulatory standards in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The role focuses on evaluating applications, sea-service records, and training documentation; identifying missing or inconsistent items; and applying maritime regulations with strict quality controls.

On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Completed PQE training at Levels I–III.
• Level III evaluation proficiency with error rate below 9%.
• Experience interpreting mariner credentialing requirements and documenting evaluation decisions.
• Strong analytical, written communication, and records-management skills.
• Ability to perform duties on-site in Martinsburg, WV.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate credential applications, sea-service records, training documentation, and professional qualifications.
• Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and prepare clear findings and recommendations.
• Apply applicable maritime regulations, policy guidance, and established quality-control procedures.
• Maintain accurate evaluation records and meet turnaround and accuracy standards.
• Coordinate with colleagues and reviewers to resolve complex credentialing questions.

Skills

Maritime credential evaluation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Records management

On-site work

Education

PQE Levels I–III training

Tools

Electronic case-management systems

Regulatory guidance

Job description

Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE)

VLinc Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Professional Qualification Evaluator to assess professional mariner credentials and supporting documentation against established regulatory and procedural standards.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate credential applications, sea-service records, training documentation, and professional qualifications.
• Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and prepare clear findings and recommendations.
• Apply applicable maritime regulations, policy guidance, and established quality-control procedures.
• Maintain accurate evaluation records and meet assigned turnaround and accuracy standards.
• Coordinate with colleagues and reviewers to resolve complex credentialing questions.

Required qualifications

• Completed government-provided Professional Qualification Evaluator training at Levels I, II, and III.
• Demonstrated Level III evaluation proficiency and documented error rate below 9%.
• Experience interpreting mariner credentialing requirements and documenting evaluation decisions.
• Strong analytical, written communication, and records-management skills.
• Ability to perform duties on-site in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience in a maritime credential evaluation organization.
• Familiarity with U.S. merchant mariner credentialing regulations and electronic case-management systems.

VLinc Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring and start dates are subject to business needs and applicable approvals.