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USAJOBS · 7 hours ago

Course Approval Section Chief

Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $158K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Course Approval Section Chief for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC MARINER COURSE APPROVALS BRANCH in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The role involves overseeing mission activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and managing subordinate personnel while providing subject matter expertise regarding course and program approvals.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of section Mission Activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Leads and manages subordinate personnel, by setting goals and standards for the section and evaluating personal and overall section performance

Provides subject matter expertise regarding self and subordinate evaluations of course and program approvals

Resolves complex/sensitive training and assessment issues with mariners, training providers, and staff

Serves as the hiring Manager for subordinate positions

Qualification

Supervising maritime professionalsMaritime regulationsTraining maritime professionalsU.S. Merchant Mariner credentialLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service

A one-year probationary period may be required

Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation

This is not a Bargaining Unit position

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector

Applicant must hold or have held a U.S. Merchant Mariner credential in the grade of Chief Mate, Unlimited or higher with STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Bridge Watch

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications