• Operates a Survey Boat (<104 feet) engaged in reconnaissance and hydrographic surveys.
• During the scheduled absence of the regular boat operator, assumes responsibility for the operation of the larger Survey vessel (>50 feet).
• Assist survey technicians with set-up and other operations relating to the accomplishment of surveys.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair work.
• Handle and fasten hawsers and mooring ropes to piers.
• Performs light rigging as required.
• Prepare surfaces to be painted by removing old paint, using paint remover, scraping or chipping.
• Make regular inspections of engine room and generator room to determine that all equipment is functioning properly.
• Load and store supplies to and from the boat.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Test Designated Position and is subject to the DA Drug Testing Program. Selectee must satisfactorily pass an initial drug test.
• Position is in a medical surveillance program. Selectee must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical and is subject to an annual physical thereafter.
• Temporary duty travel may be required up to 50%.
• Must obtain Radar Observer, Unlimited endorsement within 120 days of being appointed.

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(n) Small Craft Operator~ without more than normal supervision. You must have the ability to perform common tasks of a Small Craft Operator. Operate a variety of boats, work boats, or towboats, ranging in size up to 104' in length, line handling and electronic navigation systems. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.
- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: (Screen Out Element): The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a current U.S. Coast Guard Master, 100 Tons, Near Coastal Waters, license at the time of application. (Note: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT CREDENTIAL AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. (Failure to provide this document will result in an ineligibility rating.)

• Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability as a Deckhand
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)

• Physical Effort - Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort ( up to 50 lbs ) in maintaining equipment on boat, and to handle survey equipment. Moderate effort is required during general maintenance work. Employee may be required to stand for prolonged periods and climb narrow, steep stairways and ladders. Incumbent must possess depth and color perception and be able to see in low visibility conditions in order to operate boat. Incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle in order to get to and from the vessel, or transfer vessel from worksite to worksite.
• Working Conditions - Work is normally performed inside pilothouse but some time is spent on deck where there is exposure to all types of weather and water conditions with the danger of falling into river and ocean and drowning. Much of the time will be spent operating in unprotected coastal waters, the Puget Sound and adjacent waters as well as estuaries and rivers which increases dangers to operator and craft, and is subject to the hazards of sudden storms, rough water, tides, wind and abnormal currents. Incumbent is exposed to noise in excess of 80 decibels, and the effects of acids, solvents and paints on a regular and recurring basis.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.