Small Craft Operating Worker I

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate small craft single-propeller boats booster pumps and anchor barges under the oversight of a journey-level operator.
• Navigate and plot courses in open water using knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard Rules of the Road anticipating wind and current effects (set and drift).
• Launch and recover small boats and dredges and perform operator-level preventive maintenance on hulls decks engines winches compressors generators hydraulic pumps reduction gears and related equipment.
• Monitor booster pumps and dredging equipment for proper function stopping operations to identify and correct issues while performing operator-level lubrication and coolant checks.
• Perform routine manual labor duties such as loading/unloading supplies washing vehicles/boats/dredges inventorying equipment and supporting dredging rigging and (O&M) operations and maintenance tasks.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• A physical examination will be required or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
• You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC).
• You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

Requirements Continued...
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Required Experience:

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