Job Description:
Licensing Program Coordinator
Description
Working Title: Licensing Program Coordinator (Part-Time)
Classification Title: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exempt
Department Name: USCG Licensing / STCW
Time Base: Part-time (36 hours per week)
Pay Plan: 10/12 month
Bargaining Unit: 9 (CSUEU)
Employment Type: Probationary/Permanent
Salary Range: - Hiring salary is budgeted/anticipated at $2,500 - $2,600 per month commensurate with education and experience. This position is a part-time .90 FTE time base. Salary will reflect the time base hired.
- CSU Full-Time Salary Range: $2,932 - $5,659 per month.
Benefits: Premium benefit package includes outstanding health, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurances; pension (CalPERS); tuition fee waiver; and 14 paid holidays per year. See our benefits website for additional information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled. A review of applications will begin Friday, November 17, 2023 and the review period may end at any time thereafter.
Position Summary: Working with Director of USCG Licensing, assist with STCW and United States National licensure efforts on campus by ensuring campus plans are current and meet the requirements as set forth by the CFR, IMO, USCG and MARAD. This includes working with and coordinating efforts with the other State Maritime and Kings Point licensure coordinators. Uses judgement and discretion reflective of a thorough knowledge of USCG Program issues. Refers to policies and practices for guidance. Regularly participates in planning and development activities, and as required, develops, recommends, and implements methods to meet programmatic or administrative goals.
About the California State University Maritime Academy: Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students.
Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, Global Studies and Maritime Affairs, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.
Major Responsibilities:
- Oversee, and maintain STCW and National licensure records as required by the CFR, IMO,USCG and MARAD.
- Adhere to an annual calendar of actions required for implementation and execution of the STCW and National Quality Standards System (QSS).
- Current Cadet Compliance Maintain STCW Cadet records to include STCW database, certificates, and individual record of sea time equivalency. Maintain database to track compliance for US National and STCW endorsements and requirements not maintained in PeopleSoft.
- Manage and process Cadet applications for United States National licensure; work with the Career Center on requirements and certificates needed for Sea Training II; and provide the education on the application process for Cadet Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), and non-US citizen Cadet applicants.
- Coordinate Cadet USCG MMC applications for national licensure and entry level credentials. Coordinate USCG license exams with NMC and REC Oakland.
- Verify academic completion of all license-track graduates with the Registrar. Validate completion of licensure requirements with NMC. Advise students regarding USCG policy and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Educate Cadets in the application procedures for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Previous Cadet Compliance Advise and assist students who have previously attended but not completed the USCG approved program. Provide clarification or information as requested by USCG, MARAD, Career Center, External Advisory Board and Maritime Industry.
- Alumni Compliance Advise and assist Alumni with academy STCW and National Licensure certificate needs.
Required Qualifications: - Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the US Coast Guard Licensing Program to develop conclusions and make recommendations.
- Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the US Coast Guard Licensing Program.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in oral, written and electronic form.
- Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
- Skill in the research, development and evaluation of policies and programs, including skill in the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
- Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications.
- Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit.
- Excellent communication skills. Strong oral and written command of the English language including grammar, spelling, punctuation, formats, proofreading and syntax.
- Strong computer skills, with proven ability to work with MS Office Suite (Word, Access, and Excel).
Preferred Qualifications: - Baccalaureate degree
- Familiarity with the maritime industry and USCG licensing.
- Past experience in data management.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with PeopleSoft/Oracle.
Special Conditions: Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions: Up to 40% of the activities involve sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling or walking; involves lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight limits.
Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, DMV records check, and fingerprinting) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.
Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix
EEO Statement: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146.
Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Maritime Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume.
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