Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE)

VLinc Corporation; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VLinc Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Professional Qualification Evaluator to assess professional mariner credentials and supporting documentation against regulatory standards. This on-site role requires precision, strong analytical abilities, and thorough record-keeping in a fast-paced environment in Martinsburg, WV.

You will evaluate applications, identify missing documents, apply maritime regulations, and prepare clear findings with recommendations.

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Records management

Maritime credentialing knowledge

Job description

Position Overview

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

Position Overview

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.