Marine Inspector Federal Employment

George Murdock
1000 Commerce Road • Dallas, TX 77650
Day: 925-555-9999 • Evening: 925-555-0000 • murdockg@myisp.com

Social Security
999-99-9999
Veterans Preference
5 Points
Citizenship
United States
Highest Federal Civilian Job Held: N/A
Federal Status: U.S. Coast Guard, W-2, 6/81-Present
OBJECTIVE
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: CG-02-0723-WTC
MARINE INSPECTOR, GS-1801-11/12
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, U.S. COAST GUARD
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

¨ 21 years experience Senior Marine Inspector, Program Manager, Engineering Officer, Supervisor, and Trainer for US Coast Guard, including 3 years experience as Commercial Fisherman.

¨ 30 years extensive educational, professional development background: courses in emergency operations, vessel operation/maintenance, safety inspection, and related areas.

¨ Organized, thorough inspector; track record of conducting comprehensive investigations and data analysis leading to pro-active process improvements and policy changes.

¨ Skilled technician and troubleshooter; quickly able to pinpoint safety violations/equipment errors, and recommend action plans to resolve problems within federal, state, and local guidelines.

¨ Strong leader: develops sound, sustainable relationships with crewmembers, upper management, government agencies and associates, and fishing industry professionals.

¨ Impeccable record of training and leading crewmembers in the fulfillment of goals and objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE AREAS:

· Safety Enforcement / CFIVSA

· Legal Compliance Issues

· Equipment Maintenance

· Inter-Agency Communications

· Liaison & PR Affairs

· Vessel Architecture

· Emergency Systems

· Media Communications

· Investigative Procedures

· Data Analysis & Management

· Training & Development

· Coast Guard Regulations

· Project Lifecycle Management

· Pollution Prevention

· Policy Development

JOB-RELATED SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSES

Licensed US Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer

US Coast Guard Qualified Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Examiner

Small Passenger Vessel, Foreign Tank/Chemical Tank/Freight Vessel, and Machinery Inspector

Accomplished Commercial Fishing Vessel Builder

Experienced Commercial Fisherman

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Coast Guard
6/81-Present
1764 Jimmy Johnson Blvd.
40 hours/week
Port Arthur, Texas 77650
Starting Salary: E-1
Supervisor: CDR Wilson, 409-723-8729
Ending Salary: W-2
Supervisor may be contacted.

U.S. Coast Guard, W-2

Maintained highly successful steady career progression from E-1 to W-2, encompassing various positions for Coast Guard, including Engineering Officer, Supervisor, Training Specialist, Program Manager, and Marine Inspector/Investigator, with emphasis on 9-years as Boarding Officer, conducting “fisheries enforcement boarding” to ensure compliance with federal fisheries law. Gained initial experience and expertise in enforcement of commercial fishing vessel safety laws.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

· Promotion from Marine Inspector and Investigator to Senior Marine Inspector based on performance and technical engineering expertise.

· Enforcement state and federal laws successfully while assigned as Law Enforcement Liaison Officer, working jointly with North Carolina Fisheries Division and local Federal Marine Fisheries Officer.

· Ensured US vessel fleet compliance with federal regulations, completing detailed audits of ship management processes while assigned as Manager for Alternate Compliance Inspection Program.

· Oversaw new construction projects for steel vessels at Marine Safety Office Port Arthur, fulfilling blueprint objectives; engineering plan analyses; systems testing; and fire/safety plan review.

· Directed numerous marine casualty cases involving commercial fishing vessels, determining root causes, recommending preventative changes, and ensuring thorough documentation.

· Created training program for newly assigned crew of CG Block Island that emphasized “at-sea” boardings of commercial fishing vessels and boosted crewmember competency.

· As Coast Guard Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner, collaborated with Commercial Fishing Vessel branch in conducting comprehensive fishing vessel safety exams and informative fishing vessel safety shows.

Brooks Seafood
6/78 – 6/81
518 Island Drive
40 hours/week
Harkers Island, NC 28531
Starting Salary: $15,000
Supervisor: Dan Melon (919) 742-9898
Ending Salary: $39,000
Supervisor may be contacted.

Commercial Fisherman

Hired as deck hand and fisherman responsible for controlling processes using various types of commercial nets and setting/recovering commercial fishing gear. Operated under adverse weather conditions on open deck, retrieving gear and sorting catch. In charge of equipment and vessel maintenance necessary for proper operating condition.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Promoted to Captain for sole operations management of commercial vessel.
Built strong network of personal contacts with commercial fishermen over past 20 years to present.
Assisted company owner in “building from scratch” two commercial fishing vessels specifically designed for Carteret County, North Carolina region, gaining experience in wood boat construction, project planning, purchasing, and observation of safety regulations in design.
EDUCATION
Diploma, 1978, East Carteret High School, Beaufort, NC 77657

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center—Yorktown, Yorktown, VA
270 Coast Guard Medium Endurance Cutter Ships Service Generator Waste Heat Recovery System and Evaporator
270 Medium Endurance Cutter Main Propulsion Control and Monitoring System
Caterpillar Diesel Engines Operation and Maintenance
Maritime Law Enforcement School, U.S. Coast Guard
Human Factors Engineering Course (MS 540 R)
Hydraulic Systems Operation and Maintenance
Senior Marine Inspector Course (MS 452A R)
Engine Governors Operation and Maintenance
270 Medium Endurance Cutter Controllable Pitch Propeller
Marine Inspector Course (MS 452)
Damage Control Team Training
Alco Model 251 Diesel Engine
Small Cutter Damage Control
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center—Governors Island, New York, NY
National Search and Rescue School
Texas A&M University—US Fire Administration, Lumberton, TX
Managing Company Tactical Operations–Decision-Making and Preparations Courses
Texas A&M University—Clute, Livingston, TX
16 Hours Pump Operations/Communications
Pump Operations and Maintenance
Texas A&M University—College Station, TX
US Coast Guard Advanced Marine Firefighting Course
Firefighting Course I & II
Emergency Response Strike Team—Nederland, TX
Incident Command System Training Course
Avoid Impending Disaster Inc. —Port Neches, TX
Emergency Response Training (Technician Level)
Vehicle Fleet Insurance Services—Lumberton, TX
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
McMillan Offshore Survival Training—Port Arthur, TX
Water/Helicopter Emergency Escape Device Survival Training
Quality Maritime Consultancy and Training LTD—Yorktown, VA
Maritime Auditor/Lead Auditor Course (A9098)
American Bureau of Shipping Marine Services, Inc.—Yorktown, VA
Understanding the International Safety Management Code
Bureau Veritas—Port Arthur, TX
International Safety Management Code Familiarization
American Bureau of Shipping Academy—Yorktown, VA
Welding Inspection for the Marine Surveyor
Naval Aviation Schools Command—Pensacola, FL
Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer Indoctrination Course (Q-9B-0023)