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The FMWRC mission is to create and maintain "FIRST CHOICE" MWR products and services for America's Army, essential to a ready, self-reliant force.
This position is with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation; Business Operations Division; located at the Destin Army Recreation Area, Destin, FL.
This position is a Flexible position and there are no benefit entitlements
Flexible positions will normally be scheduled 0-40 hours per week dependent upon the needs of the organization. There is no set guaranteed number of hours for flexible positions.
Schedule will include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Applicants will be referred to the selecting official at the initial cutoff date of 14 April 2017. Subsequent referral lists will be issued to the selecting official as positions become available.
04/10/2017 to 12/27/2017
$12.27 - $14.30 per hour
NA 9
Not required
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Permanent
Intermittent
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467568900
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Receives general instruction on transporting of passengers to and from the fishing grounds. Evaluates wind and sea conditions to determine safe limits of operation and whether it is necessary to return to harbor; adheres to rules of the road, and insures safety of passengers and safe, economical operation of the boat.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Operates an inboard marine drive, diesel powered, 32 passenger (50 foot) charter fishing or tour vessel. Orients passengers, issues life vests, and helps fit vest on children. Provides instructions on disposal of refuse and operations of head, as well as safety precautions. During the trip explains kinds of fish and may help bait hooks or land fish. Is knowledgeable and conducts speaking tour of operating area.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of basic rules of the road such as identification and proper actions of the stand-on and give-way vessels in crossing situations and when and how to execute changes of course or speed to best advise other vessels of the operator intent. Ability to steer a straight course, visually or by compass, making proper allowances for leeway and yawing and minor alterations to ease over larger waves. Ability to maneuver boats to dock and undock or come alongside other vessels, allowing for such things as propeller effect at low speeds, tendency to carry headway, the piloting effect of rudder movements during turns, the effects of leeway due to high winds and seas and course disruptions due to wave actions.
Knowledge of engine and control operation. Knowledge of anchoring practices including setting-in anchors, proper scope, and breaking out deeply imbedded anchors using engine power or wave action.
Ability to perform operator maintenance to mechanical equipment such as cleaning, greasing and oil changes and to recognize improper operation in order to secure repairs or adjustments.
Ability to operate electrical equipment such as VHF radios, GPS, radar and chart plotters or depth sounders. Knowledge of local weather conditions, i.e., small craft warnings, wind directions and speed which cause quick build up of unsafe sea conditions, etc., In order to plan sheltered rout or cancel trip.
Ability to lay out courses to assigned destinations, avoiding hazards using navigational aids, landmarks, speed of boat, etc., to determine position, estimate time of course change or arrival time. Ability to compare sounding and charted depths, correcting for tide stage, as a rough check of position. Ability to determine position of boat by visual or radar bearings on landmarks or navigational aids or radio direction finder bearings.
Ability to interpret charts of local area to determine shallow channels, shore conformation, buoys, beacons and landmarks. Ability to interpret standard operating procedures. For example, evaluating weather conditions and taking appropriate measures in case of bad weather or mechanical failure.
Ability to maneuver craft independently in situations of storm, reduced visibility and moderate commercial and small craft traffic. Ability to explain and enforce safety regulations among passengers. Skill in the use of safety equipment such as life jackets, fire extinguishers and emergency signals. Physical agility and balance to work safely on wet and moving decks.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Receives general instruction on transporting of passengers to and from the fishing grounds. Works in unison with assigned deckhands while at fishing grounds to ensure passengers are awarded equal time and opportunity to fish for local species. Ensures that all passengers are logged into required logbooks. Responsible for evaluating wind and sea conditions to determine safe limits of operation and whether it is necessary to return to harbor; for adherence to rules of the road, safety of passengers and safe, economical operation of the boat. Must report all defects of equipment immediately upon return to harbor.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Occasionally lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing 40-50 pounds. When objects weigh more thank 40-50 pounds, will be assisted by other personnel. Moderate effort is required during general maintenance work. Coordination of hands, eyes, body, and legs is needed to work safely on wet and moving decks.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works on deck, exposed to sun, wind, spray, and rain when mooring, unmooring, loading and unloading passengers or cargo. The boat is operated from a sheltered cabin. Operators are exposed to possible falls on deck and to the possibility of falling overboard.
Conditions of Employment:
1. If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
2. Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of all employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 to include a pre-employment physical.
3.This position is subject to random drug testing.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/467568900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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