Supervisor of Course Approvals Branch - GS-2101-14 posted to USA Jobs on 2/10/2026.  This position is in NMC-2 in Martinsburg, WV.  Vacancy closes on 5/10/2026.

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS. WE WILL REVIEW APPLICANTS EVERY 30 DAYS. CUT-OFF DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Mar 11, April 11, May 11, 2026.

Applicant must hold or have held a U.S. Merchant Mariner credential in the grade of Master, Any Gross Tons on Oceans or Chief Engineer of Unlimited Horsepower, including international Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers certification

You will serve as a Supervisor of Course Approvals Branch and be responsible for technical expertise regarding the training, assessment, and proficiency of U.S. Merchant Mariners at all levels and specialties. Provides advisory services and administration of the International and U.S. regulatory provisions and controls related to the training and assessment of mariners in support of the U.S. Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP).

Typical work assignments include:

• Supervises a staff of government and contract personnel
• Reviews mariner credentialing and training activities to identify and recommend necessary updates to services, productivity, and regulatory requirements
• Recommends changes to meet industry and program requirements, including potential updates to regulations and policies
• Optimizes work methods, procedures, organizational structure, resource allocation, work assignments, and management controls for branch activities
• Acts as the expert for training and evaluating all credential applications, resolving discrepancies and ensuring all courses, personnel, and sites are qualified, approved, and documented
• Monitors business process metrics and implements improvements
• Determines agency action in situations involving merchant mariner training and assessment

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Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Deck) GS-2101-12.   This position is in Martinsburg, WV.  Vacancy closes on 4/21/26.

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 22, Mar 22, Apr 22, 2026.

You will serve as a Course Evaluator (Deck) and be responsible for serving as a maritime subject matter expert for all "Deck" related maritime operations, training and qualifications.

Applicant must hold or have held a U.S. Merchant Mariner credential in the grade of 2nd Mate, Any Gross Tons (AGT) or Chief Mate, 500 Gross Tons (GT) or higher.

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Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Deck) GS-2101-12.   This position is in Martinsburg, WV.  Vacancy closes on 4/21/26.

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.

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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.

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This position is in Martinsburg WV. Vacancy closes on 4/8/26.  

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.

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This position is in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Vacancy closes on 4/2/2026.

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.

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This position is in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Vacancy closes on 3/19/2026. 

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.

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. This position is in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Vacancy closes 03/5/2026.

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.

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