Small Craft Operator
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Job Location:
Bangor, ME - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 35 - 41
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
You will serve as a SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR in the PORT OPERATIONS DIVISION of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA.
- You will interpret navigational charts to select a safe course for a trip.
- You will conduct fire life raft or man overboard drills to maintain small craft operating crew proficiency.
- You will follow established practices and maritime laws to provide continuously reliable and safe operation of small craft.
- You will report major repairs for corrective action on small craft.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes dust heat ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets gloves coveralls glasses goggles respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- The incumbent will be subject to working odd or rotating shifts and weekend.
- The incumbent may be required to apply for and obtain a forklift license up to 3 to 7.5 ton (6000 lb to 15000 lb capacity).
- Incumbent shall respond to radiological emergencies and perform radiological emergency drills.
- Callback overtime is a requirement for this position.
- Employee shall be required to become Facility Response Team (FRT) and HSIRM qualified.
- Must complete Job Qualification Requirements (JOR) and Personal Qualification Standards requirements (POS) as assigned by the Installation Program Director.
Qualifications
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:
1) Operating and navigating a small craft through traffic; 2) Maintaining the craft using prescribed maintenance plan; 3) Performing routine maintenance around the craft; 4) Providing assistance to the Ships Pilots. Dock master and pier master in the moving docking and undocking of waterborne craft and ships. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.)
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: incumbent will be required to attend CNIC Shore Installation Management Basic Boat Coxswain (SIMBBC) course as a boat crew member and complete the Personal Qualification Standards for SIMBBC. Must qualify as 2nd class swimmer or BST prior to taking this course.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The incumbent may be required to lift carry or pull up to 44 pounds while on underway craft. The incumbent must be able to climb vertical ladder stairs and endure prolonged standing kneeling bending pulling reaching and must have good hand/finger dexterity. Incumbent must have the physical ability to handle mooring lines fenders anchors and other similar equipment.
Must have vision in the normal range in both eyes with normal depth perception. Must have peripheral vision that will enable the incumbent to avoid falls and moving objects. Must be able to distinguish shades of color in order to see navigational aids and running lights of other vessels.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is performed predominantly outside and aboard work boats/small craft or other waterborne craft in all kinds of weather and sea states. The work requires long periods of constant standing and walking. Subject to hot sun spray rain sleet and ice. Will be exposed to injury from falls due to slippery footing and erratic motion. Will be exposed to possible injury strains cuts and bruises. Exposed to industrial noises generated by operating machinery and equipment with the possibility of hearing loss. Eye hazards will exist in most areas and/or in certain operations. Will be exposed to organic growth (such as sea growth barnacles and shellfish) in drydocks saltwater systems and other areas exposed to seawater. Will be required to use protective devices clothing or equipment while exposed to adverse environment and hazardous work assignments.
The incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include but are not limited to fumes dust noise heat ionizing and non-ionizing radiation chemicals etc. Incumbent may also be assigned to work areas where contact with sewage water is possible. To ensure employee safety and health the CNRNW and PSNS & IMF maintain personnel protection programs consistent with applicable laws and regulations. These programs may include engineering controls training work procedures use of personal protective equipment and medical surveillance. As part of the medical surveillance programs the incumbent will be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualifications and/or need for vaccination for duty involving work with these agents and/or possible contraction of disease.
SAFETY:
Incumbent is responsible for following all safe work practices including the use of appropriate person protective equipment (PPE). The incumbent is required to perform the duties of this position with the highest level of attention to safety and health and will take the initiative to make the areas safe for themselves as well as those working around them. The incumbent is required to notify the supervisor as soon as possible either verbally or in writing of safety issues the incumbent is unable to correct.
May be required to work with hazardous materials such as fuel additives paints thinners batteries and corrosives. Employee is to follow all the Regional hazmat rules and regulations as directed. Incumbent is to handle store and dispose of all hazmat material according to all Regional rules regulations and directives.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
PCS expenses are NOT authorized.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position grade level and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge skills abilities and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Math
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Paving
- Fireworks
- Clamp Truck
- Excavator
- Manufacturing
