SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will operate the engine and associated equipment on board small craft. You will be responsible for the containment and recovery of oil and other similar waste that are spilled in the Sewells Point Area. You will plot a course for navigation and make correction as conditions warrant. You will operate portable pumps, portable generators and light plants, in support of recovery and/or spill operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 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) Understanding of all types of oil & an in-depth understanding of the details and techniques used to recover each of the several types of oils ranging from heavy oil used aboard naval and commercial vessels to highly Volatile aviation fuels; 2) Knowing technical aspects of recovery of oil from water as well as land; 3) Comprehending knowledge of the maritime protocols including navigation lights, fog signals and day shapes appropriate for various conditions and proper action of stand-on and give-way vessels, good seamanship practices and current U.S. Coast Guard regulations pertaining to safe boat operations; 4) Knowledge of vessel capabilities and local wind and sea condition to determine when to cancel scheduled tows; 5) Knowledgeable in operating and maintaining various portable equipment such as pneumatic pumps, gasoline driven pumps, diesel pumps, portable generators, light plants, stake trucks, pick-up trucks, forklift and various sized vacuum trucks ranging from 3, 000 gallons, capacity to 6,000 allow capacity. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:http://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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. This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Physical Demand: The small craft operator frequently lifts, carries, and positions equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Heavier items are handled with assistance. Job requires moderate walking and standing, constant repeated bending, climbing, and the use of arms and legs when climbing from boat to pier. Coordination of hands and eyes are necessary when operating controls to maneuver the boat and to hoist, lower, and tend oil recovery equipment. Must stand for prolong periods of time, climb narrow, steep stairways, and ladders. Working Conditions: Work is performed on decks, exposed to sun, wind, spray, rain, and ice during year-round operation when mooring, unmooring, anchoring, or weighing anchor, or assisting with oil spill operations. Possible injuries include bruises or broken bones from moving equipment or falls on slippery and moving decks. Operators are subject to the possibility of falling overboard thus a life jacket is worn at all times while underway. Works with known and unknown chemicals, which can be toxic, potentially, explosive, flammable, reactive, and possible corrosive to the skin and eyes. Must be able to wear any and all PPE while working in rough terrain or in confined spaces, specifically dealing with hydrocarbon waste products. Several vacancies may be filled. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veterans preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.