Commercial Vessel Safety Specialist
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-1801-14, Commercial Vessel Safety Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, FORCECOM ASSESSMENT DIVISION in NORFOLK, Virginia.
Major duties
You will serve as a Commercial Vessel Safety Specialist and be responsible for the current and future readiness posture under the Deputy Command for Mission Support. The incumbent serves as the senior management systems specialist for Mission Management System (MMS) and is responsible for marine safety program process analysis, measurement, audits, and improvements, and tracking outputs and outcomes. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as Lead Auditor or audit team member for MMS audits of field units, program offices, Districts and Areas. Providing MMS training to members/units as requested to include quality management system principles, process mapping, and conducting required ISO 9001 tasks. Providing oversight of the quality management systems used by the CG-5P Programs for assuring mission execution meets quality objectives for safety, security, and environmental service programs. Coalition building; work across Directorates, Program Offices/Divisions or teams to build advocacy and support for a shared vision. Obtaining Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification and oversee Contractor performance while managing the contract on behalf of the Contracting Officer (KO).
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 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. Developing, implementing and/or auditing quality standards systems Monitoring operational activities to ensure the uniform application of regulations and laws Leveraging maritime industry knowledge to interpret and apply maritime laws, regulations and standards to determine compliance Consulting with maritime field personnel to assist in adherence to quality management standards Experienced in the maritime industry, this may include vessel, shore side or port operations. 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.
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