This position is a Small Craft Operator, WG- 5786-9 working in Lodi, California for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. This position is also open to the public under announcement R8-23-12046852-GM-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Small Craft Operator your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Regularly operates navigates, dock/cast-off, and fuel inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard (I/0), powered vessels, including but not limited to: prop boats, jet boats, from 3 to 12 meters in length (occasionally larger) to facilitate biological sampling of the San Francisco Estuary. Simultaneously operates hydraulic winch controls to deploy, fish, and retrieve sampling gear, (typically trawl nets or similar gear types), including maintenance to hydraulic equipment. Maintains, services, tracks, and performs minor repairs on all vessels and attached or associated equipment, including sampling gear, vessels, marine diesel and gasoline engines, drive systems and boat trailers. Assures adherence to safety protocols by all personnel on board and assists in the training of vessel operators and other personnel. Skill to safely operate vessels, including but not limited to: prop boats, jet boats, 3 to 12 meters in length (occasionally larger) in the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta in all weather, sea state, and vessel traffic conditions encountered on these waters. Knowledge of basic rules of navigation, such as "stand-on/give way", and the ability to safely execute changes of course and speed in heavily navigated waters. Ability to maneuver vessels safely while docking, casting off, and coming along side other vessels, allowing for propeller and jet effect at low speeds, tendency to carry headway, and the pivoting effect of rudder movements during turns. Skill in handling vessel/dock lines. Ability to recognize and correct problems related to safety such as overloading, unsafe seas, onboard hazards, unsafe conduct or practices, etc. Ability to explain and enforce safety regulations among crew and passengers, and the skill in the use of safety equipment such as station approved personal flotation devices (PFDs ), fire extinguishers, signaling devices, etc. Skill and knowledge in the use of fixed navigational aids, marine charts, compass and marine electronic components such as GPS, Plotter, VHF Marine Radio, Radar, and Fathometer. Knowledge of and skill in maintaining, servicing, operating, and performing minor repairs on gasoline powered 2- and 4- stroke engines such as Yamaha, Honda, Evinrude, Johnson, and Mercury propeller and jet outboard engines ranging from 25 hp to 200 hp, diesel marine engines, Mercruiser-Bravo II 1/0 stem-driven engines and out-drives. Ability to troubleshoot and isolate engine and associated equipment malfunctions, including hydraulic/cable steering, engine controls, and trailers. Physical Effort: The incumbent must have physical agility and balance to work safely on wet and moving decks. There is frequent lifting and carrying of moderately heavy parts and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more, often on slippery and uneven surfaces such as moving boat decks and docks. This position requires moderate physical effort such as pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, bending and climbing into crawl spaces in engine compartments. Simultaneous and smooth operation of hydraulic winches and engine controls while standing on a wet and moving deck requires coordination of hands, eyes, legs, and body. Incumbent must be able to operate vessels for over 10 hour periods between harbor landings. Working Conditions: The incumbent works on open or partially enclosed boats, day and night, in all seasons and weather conditions. The Small Craft Operator is exposed to sun, rain, wind, heat, cold, mosquitoes, and moderate engine noise and vibration. Most work is performed outside on site, in all weather conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to fluids such as gasoline, diesel, battery acids and hydraulic fluids which may irritate the skin. When exposed to hazards, the incumbent is required to wear items of protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection, station approved PFDs, goggles, etc.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement, as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Drug Testing Position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Driver's License: Selectee may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Certification: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain A DOI Motorboat Operator Certification Course Certificate
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform will be required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Certification: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator Certification.
• Special requirement: Ability to safely swim in cold fast moving water.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/ Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration. To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an "acceptable" level, and must achieve an average rating of at least "acceptable" on all of the elements. Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date will be considered. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen out element for this position is: The ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator without more than normal supervision You will be evaluated on the following Job Elements: Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle and vessels) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]