Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner

This vacancy is for a GS-1801-11, Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SEC MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION INSPECTIONS DIV in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Conducting comprehensive commercial fishing vessel examinations to verify compliance with marine safety, pollution prevention, vessel management, and equipment requirements. Inspecting vessel hulls, structural components, fish holds, processing spaces, propulsion machinery, electrical systems, piping, and fire-control equipment to identify deficiencies and require corrective action. Reviewing vessel documentation, certificates, and operational records while preparing accurate examination reports, deficiency records, correspondence, and data entries in accordance with established policy. Applying technical knowledge of fishing-vessel operations, stability, maneuvering, lifesaving and firefighting systems, and occupational hazards to protect life and property. Interpreting applicable statutes, regulations, Coast Guard policy, and industry standards while providing technical guidance, training, and compliance assistance to vessel owners, operators, and junior examiners. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.