Summary This vacancy is for a GS-1801-13, ALTERNATIVE INSPECTION PROGRAM MANAGER located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D8 INSPECTIONS and INVESTIGATIONS BRANCH -DPI in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Responsibilities You will serve as a ALTERNATIVE INSPECTION PROGRAM MANAGER and be responsible for serving as the Heartland District's primary subject matter expert (SME) on U.S. laws and regulations, Coast Guard policy, and international agreements under which private company personnel, Third-Party Organizations (TPOs), and Recognized Organizations (ROs) conduct certain delegated inspections, examinations, and other services for U.S. flag domestic commercial vessels on behalf of, and as an alternative to, the Coast Guard. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Provides program oversight and direction to towing vessel inspection field personnel in the continual analysis of all matters pertainin...