Open NMC Job Positions:

An Administrative Assistant in NMC-1– GS-0303-7 posted to USA Jobs on 5/18/2026.        Vacancy closes on 5/27/2026.

You will serve as an Administrative Assistant and be responsible for performing a variety of clerical and office management functions essential to the efficient and effective operation of the Division.

Typical work assignments include:

• Screens all correspondence for the Division Chief to properly route for completion.
• Exercises exclusive control over the Division Chief's calendar and has full authority to schedule and commit the Division Chief's time.
• Responds to inquiries and addresses administrative issues brought to the Division Chief by staff members.
• Serves as timekeeper for multiple divisions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of attendance and hours worked.
• Completes all division-level requirements related to property management, budgeting, procurement, and staff travel.

Merit USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/869678800

An Examination Administer at REC Charleston – GS-0963-5/6 posted to USA Jobs on 5/12/2026.     Vacancy closes on 5/22/2026 .

You will serve as an Examination Administer and be responsible for all activities related to the examination process and ensuring those activities are executed in accordance with governing regulations and policies.

Typical work assignments include:

• Administer written and practical examinations to merchant mariner applicants to determine their qualifications for credentials.
• Maintain examination materials, publications, and reference documents required for merchant mariner credentialing to ensure all test administrations are accurate and current.
• Record all applicant examination results and supporting documentation into the Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation (MMLD) system to produce an accurate and permanent record of credentialing activities.
• Interact with the public to provide information on examination procedures, schedule exams, and resolve issues by communicating via in-person, telephone, and email.
• Schedule examinations for merchant mariner applicants to manage testing appointments at the Regional Examination Center (REC).

Merit USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/868896700

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/868896400

A Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Engine) - GS-2101-12 posted to USA Jobs on 4/16/2026.  This position is in NMC-2 and will sit at REC Miami.  Vacancy closes on 7/16/2026.

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS. WE WILL REVIEW APPLICANTS EVERY 30 DAYS. CUT-OFF DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: May 16, June 16, July 16, 2026.

Applicant must hold or have held a U.S. Merchant Mariner credential in the grade of 2nd Assistant Engineer, Unlimited with STCW endorsement as Officer In Charge of an Engineering Watch or higher; 3rd Assistant Engineer Unlimited with STCW endorsement as Officer In Charge of an Engineering Watch with a minimum of 2 years as an engineer officer on vessels of at least 4000 horsepower; OR Chief Engineer, Limited, Assistant Engineer, Limited or DDE Unlimited with STCW endorsement as Officer In Charge of an 6 Engineering Watch (or higher) with minimum of 2 years’ experience under the authority of the credential on vessels of at least 4000 horsepower.

You will serve as a Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Engine) and be responsible for serving as a maritime subject matter expert for "engine" related maritime operations, training, and qualifications. The incumbent conducts analytical studies to ensure that the Coast Guard maintains a valid system of approved standards in competence, proficiency, examination, licensing, and documentation of merchant marine engine personnel, for officer and rating.

Typical work assignments include:

• Evaluate and approve maritime training courses and programs for regulatory compliance
• Analyze and interpret maritime laws, regulations, and policies relevant to mariner credentialing
• Provide authoritative guidance and responses to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and recommend solutions for issues affecting course approval and mariner licensing
• Communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly in written and oral formats
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. and international maritime standards and best practices
• Prepare professional correspondence and technical material on maritime training and credentialing

Merit USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865519100

DEU USAJOBS URL

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865511000