Senior Deck Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examiner

U.S. Coast Guard; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 106,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a Senior Merchant Mariner Evaluation Specialist (Deck) in Alaska to oversee deck examination content lifecycle, including development and revision of knowledge-based exams. You will audit items, advise training providers, and address complex credentialing inquiries with authority.

You will supervise examination specialists, provide on-the-job guidance, monitor metrics, and implement program-wide improvements while coordinating with regional centers and leadership.

Qualifications

• This position requires knowledge of regulatory provisions for examinations.
• Experience with psychometric evaluations and test item analysis.
• Ability to develop and revise knowledge-based examinations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deck examination content lifecycle from development to revision.
• Direct item analysis and provide feedback to training providers.
• Respond to inquiries related to maritime credentialing and examinations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Psychometric analysis

Examination development

Project guidance

Education

College degree

Tools

Transcript review tools

Job description

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a Senior Merchant Mariner Evaluation Specialist (Deck) in Alaska to oversee deck examination content lifecycle, including development and revision of knowledge-based exams. You will audit items, advise training providers, and address complex credentialing inquiries with authority.

You will supervise examination specialists, provide on-the-job guidance, monitor metrics, and implement program-wide improvements while coordinating with regional centers and leadership.