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Reporting to the Operations Manager, Americas, the Vetting Officer is responsible for providing a full range of administrative support to the vetting team and for dealing with routine enquiries from ...

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Americas, the Vetting Officer is responsible for providing a full range of administrative support to the vetting team and for dealing with routine enquiries from ...

Leahy Vetting Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Define, describe, and compare policy alternatives for management review and decision-making ... Leahy Vetting Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested: Education & Experience

CV Analyst The primary responsibility of the Continuous Vetting (CV) Analyst is to review ... Must have the ability to manage and complete work assignments independently or with minimal ...

CV Analyst The primary responsibility of the Continuous Vetting (CV) Analyst is to review ... Must have the ability to manage and complete work assignments independently or with minimal ...

You will be is responsible for managing the vessel vetting and clearance program under the direction of the Marine Manager. In this role, you will support marine-related audits and assurance programs ...

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How much do manager vetting jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager vetting in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Vetting vs HR Specialist?

AspectManager VettingHR Specialist
Required CredentialsBackground checks, security clearances, industry-specific certificationsHR certifications, employment law knowledge, recruitment training
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, security agencies, government organizationsCorporate HR departments, recruitment firms, consulting agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by organizations to verify managerial candidates' backgroundsUsed by HR teams to manage hiring, employee relations, and compliance

While both roles involve personnel assessment, Manager Vetting focuses on verifying backgrounds for managerial candidates, often in security-sensitive industries. HR Specialists handle broader employee management, recruitment, and compliance tasks. Understanding these differences helps organizations select the right professional for their hiring and vetting needs.

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Infographic showing various Manager Vetting job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,677 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Vetting Officer

RightShip

Houston, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Vetting Officer 

Permanent, Full Time 

Location: Houston

As leading maritime safety and environmental experts, RightShip has an ambitious vision to expand its influence in safety, sustainability and crew welfare using the best new innovation, digitalization and data-focused solutions.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Americas, the Vetting Officer is responsible for providing a full range of administrative support to the vetting team and for dealing with routine enquiries from RightShip customers, including Ship Managers and Charterers. 

Major Responsibilities  

  •  Act as the first point of contact for the Vetting team including daily monitoring and responding to e-mails and phone calls. 
  • Escalate critical issues as appropriate.  
  • Maintain the vetting database by receiving and inputting Port State Control and Incident data into the RightShip Platform in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Review the quality of Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventative Action plans submitted for Port State Control deficiencies, and if required engage with Ship Managers on the requirements for satisfactory close-out.
  • Review the quality of investigation reports for incidents, adverse events, and if required engage with Ship Managers, RightShip customers on the requirements for satisfactory close-out.
  • To assist, as directed by the regional operations manager, in supporting the Vetting Superintendents in relation to Vetting Operations.
  • Manage routine vetting enquiries from external parties.
  • Prioritize own workload, ensuring deadlines are achieved and a high quality of service to customers is maintained.
  • Ensuring a high level of accuracy and data validation in respect of records maintained and tasks undertaken within the RightShip Platform System.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience  

  • Mandatory - Chief Mate or Second Engineer (CoC) and have sailed on International Trading vessels for a minimum of 5 years. 
  • Must be able to demonstrate a strong background in safety - Oil Major/Tanker background preferable.
  • Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis Training highly desirable.
  • Experience in the role of Safety Officer desirable.
  • Practical knowledge of ship construction, ship structures, ship machinery, ship repairing, ships' operations, chartering and Quality Management System.
  • A good understanding of ship surveys and certification including PSC, USCG, Flag State Surveys.
  • A good understanding of International Legislation relevant to shipping (relevant IMO and ILO regulations) and the Industry Practices and ISM Code, STCW.
  • A thorough understanding of vessel operations including current industry standards and recommended best practices (such as put out by OCIMF, ICS, Dry bulk, Chemical and Gas vessels).
  • Excellent IT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.