Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE)
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Full Time |

Position overview

VLinc Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Professional Qualification Evaluator to assess professional mariner credentials and supporting documentation against established regulatory and procedural standards.

Key responsibilities

  • Evaluate credential applications, sea-service records, training documentation, and professional qualifications.
  • Identify missing or inconsistent documentation and prepare clear findings and recommendations.
  • Apply applicable maritime regulations, policy guidance, and established quality-control procedures.
  • Maintain accurate evaluation records and meet assigned turnaround and accuracy standards.
  • Coordinate with colleagues and reviewers to resolve complex credentialing questions.

Required qualifications

  • Completed government-provided Professional Qualification Evaluator training at Levels I, II, and III.
  • Demonstrated Level III evaluation proficiency and documented error rate below 9%.
  • Experience interpreting mariner credentialing requirements and documenting evaluation decisions.
  • Strong analytical, written communication, and records-management skills.
  • Ability to perform duties on-site in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Preferred qualifications

  • Prior experience in a maritime credential evaluation organization.
  • Familiarity with U.S. merchant mariner credentialing regulations and electronic case-management systems.

How to apply

Submit a resume describing relevant credentials, qualifying experience, and professional accomplishments. Include credential endorsement details and applicable training or performance documentation.

VLinc Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring and start dates are subject to business needs and applicable approvals.