Section Chief — Credentialing & Qualifications Evaluation

U.S. Coast Guard; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid federal holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Section Chief in the Professional Qualifications Evaluation Branch under DHS. This GS-1801-11 position leads a team evaluating professional qualifications across endorsement types and oversees daily operations within the credentialing program.

The role emphasizes supervision, policy enforcement (EEO), and process improvements to optimize credential processing and staff performance, with an emphasis on fair staffing practices and mission support.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising professional staff in a government environment.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
• Ability to establish performance metrics and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a professional qualifications evaluation team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate credential processing and ensure timely USA Hire assessments.

Skills

Supervision

Mentoring

Operational planning

EEO policies

Hiring manager

Performance metrics

Coaching

Process improvements

On-the-job training

Job description

U.S. Coast Guard in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Section Chief in the Professional Qualifications Evaluation Branch under DHS. This GS-1801-11 position leads a team evaluating professional qualifications across endorsement types and oversees daily operations within the credentialing program.

The role emphasizes supervision, policy enforcement (EEO), and process improvements to optimize credential processing and staff performance, with an emphasis on fair staffing practices and mission support.