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Mariner Evaluation Clerk

NMC APPLICATION IN-PROCESSING SECTION II
Martinsburg, WV Other
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
This vacancy is for a GS - 0963 - 5, Mariner Evaluation Clerk located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC APPLICATION IN-PROCESSING SECTION II in MARTINSBURG, West Virginia.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:

To qualify at the GS-5 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 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.

  • Reviewing applications;
  • Responding to inquiries both oral and written received from the public and/or governmental agencies; AND
  • Establishing priorities to meet deadlines

OR

Four years of education above high school.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education and experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements.

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 can 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.

Responsibilities:

You will serve as a Mariner Evaluation Clerk and be responsible for providing guidance and customer support to the Regional Exam Center Operations Division at the NMC.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

  • Assists in the review of merchant mariner credential applications
  • Prepares written and oral replies to maritime organizations and the general public concerning all aspects of credentialing maritime personnel
  • Recommends process improvements to improve the credentialing program
  • Assists in reviewing contradictions, conflicts and inconsistencies in documentation submitted in support of a merchant mariner credential application

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Salary : $46,610

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