Merchant Mariner Safety and Suitability Investigator

This vacancy is for a GS - 0963 - 8/9, Merchant Mariner Safety and Suitability Investigator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC SAFETY and SUITABILITY INVESTIGATIONS SECTION in MARTINSBURG, West Virginia. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. To qualify at the GS- 8 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 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. Understanding of law enforcement and judicial system research; Preparing official correspondence and technical material; AND Communicating with external entities via telephone and other electronic communications. To qualify at the GS-9 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 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. Understanding of law enforcement and judicial system research; Preparing official correspondence and technical material; Communicating with external entities via telephone and other electronic communications; Interpreting and applying regulatory and/or policy guidance to evaluate applicant qualifications; AND Reviewing the work of others and providing guidance to others related to interpreting and applying applicant qualification regulations and policies.