Toledo, OH, 43620, USA
13 days ago
Mariner Training Auditor Compliance Specialist
Summary This vacancy is for a GS - 1801 - 11, Mariner Training Auditor Compliance Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-NMC EXTERNAL AUDIT TEAM 2-TOLEDO OH. . Responsibilities You will serve as a Mariner Training Auditor Compliance Specialist and be responsible for conducting field level Course Oversight Auditor activities (CAO). Inspecting mariner training facilities and processes - including alternate sites, auditing courses, curricula, instructor performance and mariner training completion certificates to ensure mariner training (MTP) compliance. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Reviews mariner training provider course approval terms and conditions and uses as the basis for audit activities and post-audit review. Travels to training provider's primary site location, alternate site location or assigned location to conduct audit activities and other missions as assigned. Remains eligible and in compliance with Coast Guard standards to travel by all conveyances, maintains a valid driver's license to operate a government owned or procured motor vehicle, to any location assigned. Leads assigned audits of Coast Guard approved training providers to ensure that the approved courses administered are conducive to education and remain in compliance with regulations and approval terms. Executes audits in strict accordance with approved auditing procedures and standards. Prepares audit reports according to Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) and Mission Management System (MMS) documentation and publishes within prescribed timeframe. Monitors MTP progress towards resolution of outstanding non-conformities within prescribed timelines, evaluates proposed corrective actions and provides replies on acceptance. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Frequent travel is required 75% of the time. Routine operation of a government or other procured vehicle, a valid driver's license is required to be maintained. Routine travel by air or other conveyance, and overnight travel require incumbent to be physically able and maintain travel ready status within Coast Guard regulations. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level (in the Federal sector). Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Candidates must meet the minimal criteria in at least 3 of the 5 examples of specialized experience listed below. Specialized experience must include the following: Regulatory experience in interpreting and applying laws, regulations and policy during audits, or inspection activities, or compliance activities. Ability to prepare professional audit reports, or inspection reports or investigation reports for dissemination to the public, or audit target, or inter agency/organization. Experience and ability interacting with the public face to face and through electronic and/or written communications. Experience in conducting at least one of the following: ISO related audits, marine inspections, educational institution audits or inspections, instructing practical assessments, or investigating casualties or product and/or system failures. Proficiency with word processing software, email, and electronic databases for recording results or obtaining information or analyzing information. OR, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education OR possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or LL.M., if related. OR A combination of successfully completed graduate-level education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. 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. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized Recruitment Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 25% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. "Newly appointed" refers to the first appointment (regardless of tenure) as an employee of the Federal Government, an appointment following a break in service of at least 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government, or, in certain cases, an appointment following a break in service of less than 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government. Relocation Incentive: Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 25% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 571-608-6427. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation
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