Marine Surveyor (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

About the role

This position is located in the Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD). MARAD maintains the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) as part of the national Strategic Sealift operations. The Ready Reserve Force (RRF), a subset of the NDRF, currently comprises 49 ships located strategically at ports throughout the country. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience conducting surveys on machinery, refrigeration, electronic, electrical equipment, hull equipment, paint, or preservation to determine condition and repairs of assigned ships required to meet specified regulatory standards. Experience preparing detailed technical overhaul or repair specifications, based on regulatory requirements, to identify required quality and quantity of materials and estimated man hours. Experience preparing cost estimates for each item in the specification and total cost of job, man hours, materials and overhead. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience in inspecting vessels undergoing repair, maintenance, and modernization at commercial shipyards and marine repair facilities to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry standards. Experience in monitoring work in progress to verify compliance with technical specifications while developing dry dock schedules, planning cyclic maintenance requirements, and coordinating advanced maintenance activities. Experience in advising operations, maintenance, and supply personnel on marine maintenance issues, including troubleshooting, repair strategies, and lifecycle support considerations. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include: Experience in maintaining and repairing ocean-going vessels, and surveying and inspecting such vessels to support classification appraisal, determination of general condition, and assessment of fitness for operations. Experience in commercial marine surveying, shipboard engineering officer services, or shipyard management, including providing guidance on vessel maintenance and repair functions, as well as related policies and procedures. Experience in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, instructions, and established standards governing the conduct of condition surveys, inspections, dry dockings, dock trials, and sea trials. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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