Advisor IV, Maritime Vessel Maintenance - OCONUS in San Jose at Olgoonik Corporation
Job Description
Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Overview:
The Maritime Vessel Maintenance Advisor IV provides specialized technical advisory, maintenance, and logistics support to the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Maritime Interdiction Program in Costa Rica. The advisor works with the Costa Rican Coast Guard (SNG), U.S. Embassy personnel, and program partners to strengthen preventive maintenance practices, vessel repair capabilities, and fleet operational readiness through technical assistance, training, maintenance planning, and program coordination.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists the INL Maritime Interdiction Program (MIP) in repairing and maintaining select Costa Rican Coast Guard (SNG) patrol boats, service craft, fast boats/interceptors, and supporting auxiliary equipment, such as vessel trailers.
- Assists the SNG in maintaining a Preventative Maintenance System (PMS) and logistics inventory system for the SNG’s 30+ vessels, utilizing INL-provided maintenance and logistics software.
- Works closely with the U.S. Embassy San Jose INL Maritime Advisor/Program Manager, the INL Maritime Interdiction Coordinator, and MIP staff advisors, including Colombian Navy Advisors assigned on a temporary basis.
- Provides technical expertise, assistance, and training on behalf of INL in support of host-nation efforts to improve the vessel maintenance and repair capabilities of the SNG and enable SNG boat engineers to maintain the safe operational status of their 40+ vessels.
- Provides technical advice and support to the INL Maritime Advisor, particularly in the areas of vessel maintenance and repairs.
- Travels extensively from the assigned duty location in San Jose, Costa Rica, to the SNG’s nine stations located in remote areas along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, where SNG vessels are homeported.
- Assists with implementing programs, including preventative maintenance, development of uniform maintenance standards, effective use of available personnel and material resources, maintenance support efforts, and improvements in the reliability and maintainability of systems and equipment to reduce material ownership costs.
- Provides technical advice to SNG station command personnel and boat engineers on maintaining the safe operational status of all U.S. government-donated and SNG-purchased patrol and interceptor vessels.
- Provides advice on vessel repairs and the ordering of spare parts and supplies.
- Attends meetings with SNG engineering officials and reports on discussions, activities, and decisions.
- Provides advice and assistance in preparing procurement documentation for technical services and training and monitoring procurement actions, including drafting source-origin waivers, bid solicitations, statements of work (SOW), performance work statements (PWS), and other technical documents, as needed. Assists with the delivery and acceptance of procured items for INL Director approval.
- Assists INL personnel in preparing monthly and annual progress reports regarding the Maritime Interdiction Program.
- Works a 40-hour workweek, with work hours generally corresponding to those of the U.S. Embassy San Jose INL office.
- Prepares and maintains a work plan for the position.
- Prepares monthly reports summarizing relevant program activities, progress toward desired outcomes, recommendations for advancing program and U.S. objectives, project highlights, and other significant information, including metrics, milestones achieved, and statistical data. Reports on upcoming meetings, training courses, and vessel maintenance and repair activities, including scheduled dates and participants.
- Prepares quarterly reports compiling monthly quantitative data, analyzing program trends, and providing updates on progress toward INL’s desired outcomes and impact goals. Identifies challenges, successes, future plans, and recommendations to INL MIP. Submits reports within 30 days following the close of each reporting quarter.
- Prepares and provides INL an annual year-end summary of program activities and an assessment of progress toward achieving INL MIP program goals.
- Completes a Procurement Plan by providing recommendations and required documentation, including specifications, cost estimates, and market research concerning equipment and supplies needed to enhance the SNG’s capacity to meet vessel readiness program objectives.
- Provides advisory services to INL MIP and the SNG in planning and coordinating vessel dockside maintenance periods, dry-dock activities, and refurbishment projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma required.
- Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in shipboard small boat maintenance and material management.
- Demonstrated experience working with Caterpillar main diesel engines, Mercury and/or Yamaha outboard engines, and shipboard generator systems.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred, but not required.
- Prior U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations vessel maintenance experience preferred.
- Experience working or coordinating with relevant U.S. government agencies and/or international organizations preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have Fluency in English and Spanish at Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Level 3/3 in each language; strong oral and written communication skills in both languages.
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with interagency stakeholders, including senior SNG officials.
- Must have the ability to independently analyze vessel maintenance and repair needs and provide technically sound recommendations.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification preferred.
Security Clearance:
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must successfully complete a U.S. government-administered Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation and maintain MRPT eligibility for U.S. Embassy access and continued employment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Position is based in San José, Costa Rica, with extensive travel to nine SNG stations along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, including remote locations. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with work hours generally aligned to the U.S. Embassy San José INL office and as the demands of the position require.
Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.
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