Overview

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

The Safety and Suitability Evaluator (SSE) position will be located at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) National Maritime Center (NMC), Safety and Suitability Evaluations Branch (SSEB) located in Martinsburg, WV.

The NMC is the implementation body of the Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) and receives and processes all applications for U.S. Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC’s). The program mission has a significant national and economic impact affecting $5.4 trillion in annual maritime activity.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

The NMC Safety and Suitability Evaluator (SEE) will be responsible for the evaluation of Mariner applications for the U.S. Coast Guard NMC. They will make recommendations to the Coast Guard and draft appropriate responses regarding the conformance of the following:

• Ability to select, analyze and interpret the merchant mariner applicant for safety and suitability using the National Maritime Center (NMC) guidelines and policies, and apply them to applications for a MMC and/or endorsements.

• Understanding/Experience interpreting and applying regulatory and policy guidance to evaluate the suitability qualification of applicants.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and Teams.

• Proficient in the use of Adobe Pro.

• Ability to use multiple complex databases including proprietary programs specific to the Mariner Credentialing Program.

• Strong ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.

• Must possess minimum 3 years of demonstrated business/office experience.

• Able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

• Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Possess excellent computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office Suite Products and Adobe Professional.

• Experience in a time and productivity-based environment.

• Experience in reviewing applications/forms for accuracy and completeness, as well as identifying and resolving any deficiencies found therein.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with receiving and processing safety and suitability for applications in detail that may include Criminal Record review, drug use to verify the applicant's character.

• Experience with examination and adjudication of applications, evaluation of applicant biographical information; citizenship and possible Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) applications.

• Public Trust clearance preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Office & Administrative Support

Travel: None

Organization: RiverTech

Clearance: Able to Obtain Public Trust

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-12062