Maritime Safety and Social Responsibility Analyst – DIRECT HIRE

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience in the U.S. Maritime Industry working with vessel or company safety management system or quality management systems. Experience in the U.S. Maritime Industry as an auditor, inspector or compliance specialist working with a vessel or company safety management system or quality management system, with knowledge of compliance procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Experience communicating with officials from public and private sector organizations and varying interest stakeholders, building consensus to represent or support representatives of an organization to accomplish the organizations goals. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience in the U.S. Maritime Industry in a management-level role working with vessel or company safety management systems or quality management systems. Experience in the U.S. Maritime Industry as an auditor, inspector or compliance manager working with a vessel or company safety management system or quality management system with knowledge of compliance procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Experience leading communications with officials from public and private sector organizations and varying interest stakeholders, building consensus to represent or support representatives of an organization to accomplish the organizations goals. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Decision Making – Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Interpersonal Skills – Show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Oral Communication – Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Organizational Awareness – Know the organization’s mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. Planning and Evaluating – Organize work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Reading – Understand and interpret written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Reasoning – Identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyze information and make correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Self-Management – Set well-defined and realistic personal goals; display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; work with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrate responsible behavior. Technology Application – Use machines, tools, or equipment effectively; use computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. Transportation – Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits. Written Communication – Recognize or use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicate information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produce written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is in the Office of Cadet Training At-Sea Safety, within the Office for Maritime Education and Training, within the Office for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD).