Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Deck)

U.S. Coast Guard

Juneau (AK)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 173,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Deck) to act as the senior maritime SME for deck operations, training, and qualifications.

You will review curricula, assess instructor and examiner competence, and provide audit-driven feedback to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Location is negotiable after selection; the position is within the Department of Homeland Security, NMC MARINER COURSE APPROVALS BRANCH, at GS-2101-13

Qualifications

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior maritime subject matter expert for all Deck related operations, training and qualifications.
Review training content and document competencies submitted for approval by the NMC.
Conduct analyses to ensure Coast Guard approval standards are current and valid.

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS - 2101 - 13, Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Deck) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC MARINER COURSE APPROVALS BRANCH in Location Negotiable After Selection

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a/an Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Deck) and be responsible for serving as the senior maritime subject matter expert for all "Deck" related maritime operations, training and qualifications.

As the subject matter expert the incumbent will review the subject matter content that mariners must be trained in and document competences submitted to the NMC for approval, the incumbent also conducts analytical studies to ensure that the Coast Guard maintains a valid system of approval standards. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Assessing the technical subject matter of maritime course and program curricula Evaluating the compliance of curricula with regulatory requirements Evaluating the technical competence of instructors, Designated Examiners, and Qualified Assessors, and proctors of examinations Incorporating auditing information into the training approval quality feedback loop Providing clear and concise communications with Maritime Training Providers and industry customers Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information Open Continuous: You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information at any time during the announcement open period. Upon application, you may be provided a testing window to complete additional assessments.

This testing window may stipulate a completion deadline before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to complete the additional online assessments within the timeline provided to remain in consideration for this vacancy announcement. Failure to complete the online assessments within the testing window for this announcement will not preclude you from being considered for and completing the online assessments during a testing window on a future announcement.

NOTE: This announcement has an open period until 11/09/2026, with applicant cut-off dates every 30 days. Applications received that meet the eligibility and qualification criteria may be referred for further consideration based on the following cut-off dates: Monday, September 7, 2026, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 AND Monday, November 9, 2026.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Student Loan: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000.

Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including

health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
personal leave days
paid federal holidays

Other benefits may include

flexible work schedules
tuition reimbursement
transportation subsidies
uniform allowance
health and wellness programs
fitness centers

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $172980/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.