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Marine Surveyor - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
Maritime Administration
$108,019–$140,426/yr
📍 Norfolk, Virginia
This position is located in the Ready Reserve Force Recapitalization Program. The employee is responsible for commercial marine surveying, shipboard engineering officer services, or shipyard management such as providing guidance on maintenance and repair functions, policy and procedures, compliance with regulatory requirements, instructions, and standards governing the conduct of conditions surveys, inspections, dry dockings, dock trials, and sea trials. As a Marine Surveyor, you will: Witness all technical tests and inspections required by USGC/ABS; demonstration to prove repairs and all Phase M Maintenance procedures. Review input from Ship Manager/General Agents on repair cost estimates, vessel repair specifications, and activation/operations/lay-up cost estimates. Determine the...
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This position is 4 miles from USCG Base Portsmouth. The 2026 BAH rate there is $2,430/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: VetSuccess on Campus at Norfolk State University, 1 mile away. 12 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles. Browse all jobs near USCG Base Portsmouth.
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