This position is located in the Reserve Fleets, Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD).
Qualifications for the position are based on the training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. To qualify for the WG-09, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: The ability to perform operator maintenance on mechanical equipment such as cleaning, greasing, and oil changes and to recognize improper operation to secure repairs or adjustments. The ability to perform watercraft operations, following United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and Inland Waterways rules. The ability to recognize emergency or unsafe conditions and take timely corrective action to overcome or prevent the situation. Your application will also be rated on the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position. Work Practices. Ability to Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to watercraft operation). Ability to Drive Safely (watercrafts). 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified.
The Small Craft Operator: Operates diesel and/or gasoline driven watercraft, single and twin screw, from shore facility to and from ship units of the reserve fleet, carrying fleet personnel, material, and equipment, as well as contractor personnel, visitors, and Government officials at all levels. Is responsibility for the safe operation of the craft, personnel, and material on board. Operates in accordance with United States Coast Guard (USCG) Inland Waterway rules, Reserve Fleet safety regulations, and proper voice radio communication procedures. Is responsible for daily fueling and preventative maintenance of assigned craft, including engine spaces and voids, such as cleaning, painting, and minor repairs. Is responsible for patrolling the fleet area (water areas) during working and non-working hours as assigned, warning off unauthorized personnel, detecting unauthorized vessels within the restricted area, monitors closed circuit security television screens, observes that vessels are securely moored (anchors, fenders, cables) flooding marks are visible, vessels are on an even keel, and electrical power available lights are energized. The ideal candidate should possess the skill set and ability to operate diesel and/or gasoline driven watercraft, single and twin screw, from shore facility to and from ship units of the reserve fleet, carrying fleet personnel, material and equipment, as well as contractor personnel, visitors, and Government officials at all levels.