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Open NMC Job Positions:

Applicants must apply to all open NMC positions via USAJobs. UASJobs specific job links are provided below

Merchant Mariner Positions:

  • 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

  • Mariner Training and Assessment Division Chief GS-2101-14.  Closes 03/12/2026. 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 12, Feb 12, Mar 12, 2026

    You will serve as a Mariner Training and Assessment Division Chief and be responsible for managing the command's centralized functions through the approval of effective training courses for mariners, developing of examinations of the knowledge-based competency of applicants and aligning the division's organization and operations to optimize current and future MCP requirements

    All 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.

    USA Jobs Links:

    DEU USAJOBS URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/852076100

    MERIT USAJOBS URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/852076200

  • 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