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Fairwater

Technical Superintendent

Dania Beach, FL · On-site

... marine engineering and/or Naval Architecture or equivalent experience. Experience Combined experience sailing as a Licensed Engineering Officer and working in a shoreside technical role. Shipyard ...

Fairwater

Technical Superintendent

Dania Beach, FL · On-site

... marine engineering and/or Naval Architecture or equivalent experience. Experience Combined experience sailing as a Licensed Engineering Officer and working in a shoreside technical role. Shipyard ...

Think Tank, Inc.

Marine Project Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

Think Tank is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead all operational, technical, and ... Serve as the main communication channel with NOAA's Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting ...

BCS Allegient

Technical

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

... Marine Corps. The Senior Research Analyst will assist the Program Officer in managing deadlines and required documents of the research performers, communicating with the research performers ...

Fairwater

Technical Manager, Tankers

Dania Beach, FL · On-site

Education Maritime academy graduate or degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or related ... Promoting a professional relationship with the officers and crew; convening safety meetings

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for marine technical officer in the United States is $44,267.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $44,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Marine Transportation Specialist (Ship Inspector)

Massena, NY • On-site

Department of Transportation
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$89K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

California Conservation Corps rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

This position is located in the Office of Lock Operations, the Ship Inspector serves as a marine expert in requirements for vessels transiting the Seaway such as investigations of marine incidents/accidents, reviewing salvage methods, and verifying marine engineering issues. 

*PLEASE NOTE: Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications after the first 30 days of the vacancy opening. Then after, applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis. 

Qualifications:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include:

  • Technical experience conducting marine regulatory reviews, inspections, surveys, audits, vetting, clearances, or incident investigations of ship structures, control systems, propulsion systems, safety systems, or machinery as a marine surveyor, inspector, engineer, auditor, advisor; shipboard engineer officer, deck (navigational) officer, or similar in the public or private sector.


To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

  • Technical experience conducting marine regulatory reviews, inspections, surveys, audits, vetting, clearances, and incident investigations of ship structures, control systems, propulsion systems, safety systems, or machinery as a senior level marine surveyor, inspector, engineer, auditor, advisor; senior shipboard captain, senior shipboard engineer, senior deck (navigational) officer, or similar. 


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:

  • Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
  • Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
  • Self-Management - Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
  • Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.


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/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying.

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