Advisor IV, Maritime Vessel Maintenance (OCONUS)

About the role

The Maritime Vessel Maintenance Advisor IV provides technical advisory, maintenance and logistics support to the U.S. Department of State's 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, vessel repair and fleet readiness. The position is based in San Jose with extensive travel to nine SNG stations along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in repairing and maintaining SNG patrol boats, service craft, fast boats and auxiliary equipment such as vessel trailers.
• Maintain a Preventative Maintenance System and logistics inventory for the SNG's 30+ vessels using INL-provided software.
• Provide technical advice, assistance and training to SNG boat engineers and station command personnel on vessel maintenance, repairs and spare parts.
• Help implement preventative maintenance, uniform maintenance standards and improvements to system reliability.
• Support procurement documentation (source-origin waivers, bid solicitations, SOWs, PWS) and the delivery and acceptance of procured items.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and a Procurement Plan for INL.
• Plan and coordinate dockside maintenance, dry-dock and refurbishment projects.

Required profile

• High school diploma; minimum 15 years of experience in shipboard small boat maintenance and material management.
• Experience with Caterpillar main diesel engines, Mercury and/or Yamaha outboards and shipboard generators; U.S. Coast Guard, Navy or CBP vessel maintenance experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish at FSI Level 3/3, with strong oral and written skills in both.
• U.S. citizenship and a valid Moderate Risk Public Trust security clearance.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze vessel maintenance needs and work with limited supervision.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred.