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Open NMC Job Positions:

External Auditor Positions:

Maritime Training Auditor (External) GS-1801-11.  Closes on 1/24/26.  Two open positions: Martinsburg, WV and Miami, FL.

You will serve as a Maritime Training Auditor (External) and be responsible for conducting field-level external auditing activities. Inspects mariner training facilities and processes - including alternate sites, audits courses, curricula, instructor performance and mariner training completion certificates to ensure mariner training provider (MTP) compliance, advises the External Auditing Staff (EAS) leadership on the efficacy of the field course oversight program, as well as, validity of courses, course delivery, compliance, assessments, and outcomes in accordance with current regulations and international conventions.

MERIT USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/854325800

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/854325900

 

Administrative Positions:

NMC Command Assistant GS-0318-8.  This position is in Martinsburg, WV.   Vacancy closes on 1/23/2026. 

You will serve as a Command Assistant and be responsible providing executive level administrative services for the Commanding Officer and Deputy Director of the National Maritime Center and general support to the NMC Command staff.

MERIT USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/854199900

Merchant Mariner Positions:

 

Merchant Mariner Examination Development Specialist (Engine) GS-2101-12.   This position is in Martinsburg, WV.  Vacancy closes on 4/16/26.

NOTE: This announcement is open for a period of 90 days. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days. Cut-off dates are as follows: Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 15, 2026.

You will serve as a Merchant Mariner Examination Development Specialist (Engine) and be responsible for serving as the subject matter expert for all "Engine" related maritime operations, training, and qualifications. You will serve as an expert in the competence, proficiency, assessment, licensing, and documentation of merchant marine engine personnel, both officer and rating.

Applicant must hold or have held a Merchant Mariner Credential in the grade of 3rd Assistant Engineer, Unlimited; or Assistant Engineer, Limited, Designated Duty Engineer Unlimited; or higher; or a secondary degree in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with Maritime Experience.

MERIT USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/854753500

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/854753400

Senior Merchant Mariner Examination Development Specialist GS-2101-13.   This position is in Martinsburg, WV.  Vacancy closes on 4/16/26.

NOTE: This announcement is open for a period of 90 days. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days. Cut-off dates are as follows: Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 15, 2026.

You will serve as a Senior Merchant Mariner Examination Development Specialist (Engine) and be responsible for expertise in mariner credentialing with specific emphasis on the examination of merchant marine personnel and the development of knowledge-based competency examinations and examination systems.

Applicant must hold or have held a Merchant Mariner Credential in the grade of 1st Assistant Engineer, Unlimited or higher.

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/854727300

MERIT USAJOBS URL

Mariner Training and Assessment Division Chief GS-2101-14.  This position is in Martinsburg, WV.   Vacancy closes on 4/8/26. 

NOTE: This announcement is open for a period of 90 days. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days. Cut-off dates are as follows: Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 9, 2026.

You will serve as a Marine Transportation Specialist and be responsible for all "Engine" related maritime operations, training, and qualifications. As the subject matter expert, the incumbent will review mariner training courses and requests for certification as Course Instructors and Qualified Assessors for compliance with regulatory standards and policy. The incumbent also conducts analytical studies to ensure that the Coast Guard maintains a valid system of approval standards.


Applicants must hold or have held a U.S. Merchant Mariner credential in the grade of Master, Any Gross Tons (AGT) or Chief Engineer, Unlimited and International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) certification or the equivalent military experience as Commanding Officer or Engineer Officer or Chief Engineer of vessels of more than 1600 Gross Tons and 4000HP.

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/853955500

MERIT USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/853957900

Course Approval Section Chief GS-2101-13.  Closes on 4/2/2026. Duty location is in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

NOTE: This announcement is open for a period of 90 days.  Applications will be reviewed every 30 days.  Cut-off dates are as follows: Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 2, 2026.

You will serve as a Course Approval Section Chief and be responsible for performing as one of two Section Chiefs in the Course Approvals Branch and act as a technical expert regarding the approval and maintenance of National Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) Course and Program Approval System.  You will also provide advisory services and administration of the regulatory provisions and controls related to the administration of course and program approvals in support of the MCP.

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.

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/853431000

Merit USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/853431100

Senior Course Evaluator GS-2101-13.  Closes on 3/19/2026.  Duty location is in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

NOTE: This announcement is open for a period of 90 days.  Applications will be reviewed every 30 days.  Cut-off dates are as follows: Jan 19, Feb 19, Mar 19, 2026

You will serve as a Senior Course Evaluator (Deck) and be responsible for review of the subject matter content that mariners must be trained in and document competences submitted to the NMC for approval and conducts analytical studies to ensure that the Coast Guard maintains a valid system of approval standards.

Applicant must hold or have held a U.S. Merchant Mariner credential in the grade of Chief Mate, Unlimited Gross Tonnage, Oceans or higher.

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/852843300

MERIT USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/852841300

Marine Transportation Specialist GS-2101-13. Closes 03/5/2026. Duty location will be Martinsburg, West Virginia.

NOTE: This announcement is open for a period of 90 days.  Applications will be reviewed every 30 days.  Cut-off dates are as follows: Jan 5, Feb 5, Mar 5, 2026.

You will serve as a Marine Transportation Specialist and be responsible for the review of mariner training courses and requests for certification as Designated Examiners and Qualified Assessors for compliance with regulatory standards and policy. The incumbent also conducts analytical studies to ensure that the Coast Guard maintains a valid system of approval standards.

All applicants must have experience performing duties as a Second Mate (AGT) or Chief Mate 500(GT) or higher credentialed officer on commercial vessels.

USA Jobs Links:

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/851556200

MERIT USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/851556400

Regional Exam Center Positions:

Regional Exam Center Chief GS-1801-12.  This position is in Mandeville, Louisiana.  Vacancy closes on 1/18/2026

You will serve as a Regional Exam Center Chief and be responsible for managing the operations and functions of one of seventeen Regional Examination Centers (RECs), providing technical advisory services and administration for the merchant mariner credentialing program.

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/853947000

MERIT USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/853945400

 

Mariner Fraud Investigator Positions:

Fraud Investigator GS-1801-11.  This position is in Martinsburg, WV.  Vacancy closes on 1/24/2026.

You will serve as a Fraud Investigator and be responsible for performing as a subject matter expert for all investigations involving the Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP), providing direct support to other field investigators involved in MCP related investigations, and is responsible for conducting field level investigations involving fraudulent activity or other derogatory suitability actions committed by an applicant or a credentialed merchant mariner seeking to obtain, renew or upgrade a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or Medical Certificate.

MERIT USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/854010900

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/854011300