Summary 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. Responsibilities 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: Analyzes applicant backgrounds and documentation to determine eligibility for Coast Guard credentials Prepares Official Documentation: Drafts reports, denial letters, information ...