Small Craft Operator

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Direct Hire Auth, 5 U.S.C. 9905, dated 06/23/2023 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This job is open to
•   The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Videos

Duties
•  As a small Craft Operator you will:
•  Operate launches of 25 to 36 feet and work boats of 17 - 24 feet in length.
•  Use crew boat to transport personnel, supplies, equipment, machinery and other cargo between dredge and
dock facilities.
•  Operate van, pickup truck, or other similar vehicles to carry crew, mail, laundry, supplies, etc to and from
various shore locations in support of dredging activities.
•  Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and repair of small craft engines, davits and related gear.
•  Performs routine journey level mechanical maintenance and repair. Requirements

Conditions of Employment
•  Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
•  This is a mandatory drug Testing Designated Position (TDP), in accordance with EP 600-1-300, USACE Drug Testing Procedures for the Army's Drug-Free Federal Workplace (DFW) Program, dated 28 Feb 01.
•  This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
•  This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
•  This position requires you to obtain and maintain a current valid state driver's license. Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator (Dual Rate) (Direct Hire Auth) without more than normal supervision. You must possess a current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), with an 100 Ton Master/ Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) or higher Endorsement, Radar Endorsement, and a Lifeboat Certificate AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). You MUST UPLOAD your USCG Credentials or you may be rated ineligible . Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposed to extremes of weather conditions, heat, and noise. There is danger of slippery decks and drowning. Must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices. May be exposed to hot pipes, escaping steam and the effects of acids, solvents, and paint.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Work requires moderate physical effort. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs. and occasionally over 45 lbs. Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain

good lower back physical condition. Incumbent must have color and depth perception and be ale to see by low visibility conditions in order to perform duties.

At the WK-08 and Wk-10 level this position is Dual Rated to:

IAW NPPR 690-1-530 this position is dual-rated to the position of Boatswain, Hopper Dredge. If qualified and possesses appropriate U.S. Coast Guard License/Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform the duties of one of these positions in an intermittent, dual-rated capacity.

Additional information
•  Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
•  You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
•  Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
•  Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
•  Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
•  If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
•  This is a Career Program (CP) 24 - Transportation and Distribution position.
•  Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
•  Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
•  If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
•  Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
•  Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit
•   You MUST UPLOAD your USCG Credentials or you may be rated ineligible.
•  Management may select from any grade level
•  Incumbent may be eligible for noncompetitive promotion to target position upon meeting the following requirements:(1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level;(2) Higher level work exists at target grade level;(3) Increased responsibilities are assigned;(4) Supervisor recommends promotion;(5) Incumbent completes all required training, and conditions of employment; and(6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions. Consequently, promotion is not guaranteed.
•  The following incentives may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate: Recruitment, Relocation, Advanced In Hire and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.
•   Benefits

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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. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Management will review and evaluate applicants per Direct Hire Authority. Applicant Qualifications will be reviewed only upon management request.

Referral to management does not infer applicant qualifies for placement.

Basis for Rating: All Applicants will be referred to management for consideration under Direct Hire Authority
•   Benefits

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•   Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:
•  Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
•  If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
•  For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information . click apply for full job details