Naval Architect

Company:	US Coast Guard Civilian Opportunities Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (74)
Job Location(s):	Washington
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	$60,989.00+
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Architectural Services, Defense/Military/Intelligence Analysis

Position Description

SALARY RANGE: 60,989.00 - 113,007.00 USD /year	OPEN PERIOD: Friday, October 23, 2009 to Thursday, December 31, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0871-11/13	POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time position. This is a permanent appointment.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13	DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to Federal Employees with competitive status; reinstatement eligibles; applicants eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act; applicants who qualify under special appointing authorities for veterans, such as 30% compensably disabled veterans; other special appointing authorities for persons with disabilities; and current and former federal civilian employees who meet the established criteria in OPM interchange agreement.

JOB SUMMARY:

For 200 years, the United States Coast Guard has
answered the call to serve. Every day, our
family of 7,000 civilians helps us save lives,
protect the environment, safeguard the nation,
and stop drug traffickers. In the nation's ports
and waterways, along the coast, and on
international waters - we are there, always
ready.
The U.S. Coast Guard:
- Protects ports, the flow of commerce, and the
marine transportation system from terrorism
- Maintains maritime border security against
illegal drugs, aliens, firearms, and weapons of
mass destruction
- Coordinates efforts with federal, state, and
local agencies

NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION TO
THIS M VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL ONLY ALLOW
CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. WE CANNOT
ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY MOVE YOUR APPLICATION
TO THE CONCURRENTLY ADVERTISED D ANNOUNCEMENT.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE APPLYING UNDER THE CORRECT
ANNOUNCEMENT.

This vacancy is being advertised government-wide
and is open to status applicants. The vacancy is
being concurrently advertised under delegated
examining procedures for non-status applicants
under announcement 09-1954-HQ-SW-D-R. Applicants
who wish to be considered under both delegated
examining and merit promotion procedures MUST
apply to both vacancy announcements.

This position is located in Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Coast Guard Headquarters, Marine Safety Center (MSC), Hull Division
(MSC-1), in Washington DC.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Selectee is contingent upon proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
This position requires occasional travel.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
The incumbent performs the following duties: - Reviews commercial vessel design plans, specifications and calculations for compliance with international treaties, U.S. laws, federal regulations, American Bureau of Shipping Rules, engineering standards and Coast Guard policies; - Reviews, assess, and evaluate structures and arrangements of all types of vessels to ensure they are safe for the intended use; - Reviews shipboard structural fire protection details including main fire zones, joiner work details, deck/bulkhead penetrations details, spaces and boundary designations and ventilations systems arrangements; - Conducts preliminary studies to establish the feasibility of various ships characteristics to meet Coast Guard safety regulations with regard to arrangements; structural adequacy, and stability for proposed new designs; - Reviews stability calculations, including subdivision, damage, and intact stability for approval. Evaluates loading and operating conditions covering the range of anticipated vessel operations. Ensures adequate stability so that a stability letter can be authorized. Reviews and approves stability manuals for vessel masters. Also, reviews and approves loading manuals for certain vessels where required; - Conducts oversight review of plans approved on behalf of the Coast Guard designated third parties; - Provides expert advice and consultation to naval architects, shipbuilders, Coast Guard field units, and vessel owners, regarding technical policy, guidelines, and regulations pertaining to commercial vessel design; and - Reviews, critiques, and/or develops new concepts, criteria, or regulations in support of MSC needs and Headquarters projects.