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A Master Mariner is the highest professional qualification for a ship's captain, allowing them to take command of commercial vessels of any size and type. Their responsibilities include navigation, crew management, cargo operations, and ensuring compliance with maritime laws and safety regulations. They are also responsible for decision-making in emergencies and overall vessel efficiency. To become a Master Mariner, one must gain extensive sea experience, complete advanced maritime training, and pass rigorous certification exams.

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A Master Mariner is responsible for the overall command, safety, and navigation of a vessel, ensuring adherence to international maritime regulations and the smooth coordination of all onboard operations. Each day may involve overseeing cargo operations, monitoring weather conditions, making navigational decisions, and conducting safety drills with the crew. One of the key challenges is balancing operational efficiency with stringent safety and environmental regulations, especially when facing unpredictable sea conditions. The Master Mariner also acts as a liaison between vessel owners, port authorities, and the crew, fostering effective teamwork and communication. This dynamic role offers continuous learning opportunities and can lead to advancement into shore-based maritime leadership positions or consultancy.

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To thrive as a Master Mariner, you need extensive maritime knowledge, vessel handling expertise, and a Certificate of Competency as Master (Unlimited) in accordance with international maritime regulations. Familiarity with electronic navigation systems, GMDSS communications, and ship management software is typically required. Strong leadership, decisive problem-solving, and excellent interpersonal skills help you manage crew and maintain safety on board. These capabilities are vital to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant vessel operations on international waters.

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Infographic showing various Master Mariner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,798 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Merchant Mariner Evaluation Specialist (Deck)

US Department of Homeland Security

Miami, FL

$89K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

99th of 295 rated public sector bodies

Job description

This vacancy is for a GS-2101-12, Merchant Mariner Evaluation Specialist (Deck) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC MARINER EXAMINATIONS BRANCH in location negotiable after selection.
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:
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, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.
AND

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 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.

  • Performing deck officer duties on large, self-propelled vessels, including planning and executing safe navigation, supervising complex on-deck operations, managing vessel stability, and ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols;
  • Working as a senior member of a technical team by carrying out operational assignments, contributing to group projects, and sharing expertise with peers or junior personnel; AND
  • Preparing written technical documents, such as operational reports or logs, and clearly communicating technical information to team members and supervisors.
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 cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
Selective Placement Factor(s) must be met in order to receive further consideration. You will be given the opportunity to address these when you apply on-line.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Applicant must hold or have held a U.S. Merchant Mariner credential in the grade of 2nd Mate Any Gross Tons or higher or Master 1600 tons any waters or higher or military equivalent DWO 1600 GRT or higher.
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.Education:This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Student Loan - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency operating within the government services industry in Washington, DC, US. Established in 2003, the DHS is directly responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its main responsibilities include protecting the United States from and responding to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters. Through its more than 20 component agencies including Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, it ensures the safety of the US through numerous programs and initiatives. The DHS upholds a core value system with the mission of safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and values. Notably, the DHS plays a critical role in the spectral range of activities to prepare, prevent, and respond to possible threats to the US.

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Public administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

2003

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