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Merchant Mariner Safety and Suitability Investigator
U.S. Coast Guard
$63,940–$91,815/yr
📍 Martinsburg, West Virginia
This vacancy is for a GS - 0963 - 8/9, Merchant Mariner Safety and Suitability Investigator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC SAFETY and SUITABILITY INVESTIGATIONS SECTION in MARTINSBURG, West Virginia. You will serve as a Merchant Mariner Safety and Suitability Investigator and be responsible for reconciling contradictions, conflicts and inconsistencies in documentation submitted in support of an application for a Coast Guard issued credential. Incumbent must exercise judgment in determining the applicability of legal guidelines and the reasonableness of such guidelines to individual cases. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Conducts Safety and Suitability Evaluations...
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This position is 26 miles from Fort Detrick. The 2026 BAH rate there is $2,682/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Martinsburg VA Medical Center, less than a mile away. 3 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles.
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