Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain a valid:
1.  U.S. Passport with a minimum of seven (7) months
remaining of expiration date.

2.  United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) and medical certificate, with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration.

3.  Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card with a minimum of 10 months remaining of expiration date.

4.  Must have three (3) years cumulative experience sailing on MSC Vessels as a permanent First Radio Electronics Technician (RET1) or temporary Chief Radio Electronics Technician (CRET).  Must have experience aboard an AKE, T-AOE or EPF (Expeditionary Fast Transport) assigned as the LAN Admin or LAN Admin assistant.

OR

5.  U.S. Navy trained (E6 or above) with experience as an ISM, or Civilian equivalent working in a Computer Environment, as a Systems or Networking supervisor.

AND

6.  Current Security Plus Certificate within last three
years of announcement from an accredited test facility.

NOTE:  When submitting an application for employment, you must provide a letter from your Facility Security Officer and or Government Security Official to document Top Secret eligibility.  You must have Top Secret eligibility within the last 24 months; or current active Secret clearance, or confidential security clearance eligibility, when hired for this position.
Evaluation Criteria: Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements described above will be further evaluated.  Documented knowledge, skills, and abilities, education, training, and awards contained in the application package and resume will be reviewed and rated to determine the degree to which applicants possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below that are essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position for which applications are being considered.
1.  Thorough and detailed knowledge of the ships onboard computer network functions, capabilities/limitations, and security protocols as it relates to the duties and responsibilities of the LAN administrator supervisor. 

2.  Detailed knowledge of DOD, DON Fleet Forces and commands manuals/instructions that govern policy and procedures in the operations of the afloat network.

3.  Detailed knowledge and abilities in analyzing, performing, and training LAN admin personnel in reviewing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) network patching/scanning and risk management requirements.

4.  Demonstrated knowledge and abilities in the reviewing, revising and/or development of the shipboards disaster recovery plan and command instruction.

5.  Demonstrated ability in assuming the duties and responsibilities in the management of the shipboard CMS LE account in the event of shipboard emergency. 

Related MSC, military, and/or commercial experience, etc., will also be part of the rating process.


Conditions of Employment 1. CIVMAR positions are subject to drug urinalysis testing.
2. Able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) eligibility and assignment to a sensitive position.
3. Able to successfully pass the physical examinations (arranged by MSC) and maintain MSC medical, dental and mental requirements. Participate in vaccine immunization; including a tuberculosis (TB) screening test is also required. TB screening is not provided at the MSC-arranged medical examination, but can usually be obtained from your personal medical provider or free at any local public health clinic. If you have previously had a positive TB skin test (i.e. a CONVERTER or REACTOR), another skin test is not required. You must instead provide the medical department written proof that you have completed treatment with medicine (i.e. INH), or that you have started treatment with medicine, or that such treatment is not warranted as determined by competent medical authority.
4. Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training courses, including personal survival, which requires the ability to float in the water for a minimum of sixty (60) seconds.
5. Be ready, willing, and able to physically perform the duties of this position worldwide at all times.
6. Be ready, willing, and able to work in a shipboard environment and wear protective equipment worldwide at all times.
7. Entry-level positions require candidates to pass an English language competency test.
8. Participate in direct deposit/electronic funds transfer as the standard method of payroll payments.
9. Capable of speaking, understanding, reading and writing the English language.
NOTE:
a. a. The tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to report to any of the scheduled appointments, fails the physical examination, fails the language competency test, fails the drug test, fails to disclose employment information, fails to report to new employee orientation, or is unable to obtain a security clearance.
b. On a case-by-case basis, an applicant who accepts a tentative offer of employment will be required to provide a VA Rating Decisions and/or Office of Worker’s Compensation Program (OWCP) Scheduled Awards.