Marine Inspector (SVO)

U.S. Coast Guard · Houston, Texas, US

Posted August 5, 2026

Business & ManagementGeneral

USD 122,749 – 159,575

About this role

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. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Leading and training USCG marine inspections personnel on conducting vessel examinations and inspections focused on vessel compliance with applicable international conventions and domestic regulations (navigation, intra-vessel communications and alarms, lifesaving, firefighting, and pollution prevention systems) Acting as a USCG marine inspector verifying officer for previously attained USCG marine inspector qualifications, serving as a board member on marine inspector qualification boards, and implementing and/or supporting the Marine Inspector Performance Support Architecture (MIPSA) Conducting vessel examinations and inspections as a designated USCG Journeyman Marine Inspector (JMI) or USCG Advanced Journeyman Marine Inspector (AJMI) Utilizing the Marine Information Technologies for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) system to review and document vessel USCG examination and inspections records. Familiarization with training and competency record keeping for USCG marine inspectors NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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