This position is a Small Craft Operator (Lead), WL- 5786-9 working in Lodi, California for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R8-24-12165713-GM-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Small Craft Operator (Lead) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Lead a team of small craft operators in the implementation of inventory control at the direction of Supervisory SCO of all boat equipment, safety equipment, and sampling gear. Ensures inventory is completed as scheduled and communicates with Supervisory SCO on progress, changes, or equipment needs. Identifies equipment needs for vessels, safety, and sampling and ensures ordering is completed and tracked. Lead a team of small craft operators in the movement, trailering, and relocating of vessels to support long-term planning and sampling operations. Implement long-term maintenance plan at the direction of the Supervisory SCO by leading a team of small craft operators in maintaining, servicing, tracking, and performing minor repairs on all vessels, trailers, sampling gear, and associated equipment. Enforces safety protocols in the warehouse and onboard vessels. Safely navigate, dock/castoff, and fuel inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard (I/O) powered vessels, including but not limited to: prop boats, jet boats from 3 to 12 meters in length (occasionally larger). Use inland navigation rules including "stand on" and "give way" to safely navigate and execute changes of course in the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco estuary (including heavily navigated waters that include shipping channels) in varied weather, sea-state and vessel traffic conditions. Simultaneously operate hydraulic winch controls to deploy, fish, and retrieve sampling gear, (typically trawl nets or similar gear types). Operate a forklift in and around a warehouse. Implements, coordinates and communicates effectively with Supervisory SCO, Marine Machinery Mechanics, Biological Science Technicians (Crew Lead), Biologists, and Supervisory Biologists with respects to equipment readiness, inventory, and vessel availability. Coordinates and communicates effectively with federal and state agencies representing USFWS as part of the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP) Fleet Resiliency Team (FRT) along with the Supervisory SCO and Marine Machinery Mechanics. Serves as an MOCC instructor, working with SCO supervisor and other instructors for coordination and instruction of courses with other government office offices, logistical planning, course itinerary, and curriculum. Serves as a member of the Health and Safety Team (HaST) for Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office (LFWO). Ensures safety protocols are followed in and around warehouse and wareyard and everyone has proper safety training to operate warehouse equipment. Works with SCO supervisor to identify training needs and scheduling availability. Assists SCO Supervisor in the development of work unit safety plans, implementation of required safety training (fire drills, CPR, swiftwater rescue, etc.), implementing Department of Interior and FWS safety policy and completion of yearly safety audit. Physical Effort: Vessel operations require long periods of standing and exposure to the elements. Physical strength and agility must be equal to the demands of operations in rough, offshore sea conditions. Alertness and good vision must be sustainable even after long periods of operation in harsh environmental conditions. Stooping, bending, climbing, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions is required. Climbing of ladders and scaffolds is required. Heavy lifting and carrying heavy objects occasionally up to 100 pounds is required. Activity in adverse weather conditions is required. Vessel operation and emergency repairs may occasionally be required in adverse weather and rough sea conditions. When operating heavy equipment, the worker is under a great deal of strain by constantly reaching, bending, turning and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs, while being exposed to noise, vibration, and jerking of the equipment. Working Conditions: The incumbent works on open or partially enclosed boats, day and night, in all seasons and weather conditions. The Small Craft Operator Lead 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 work leader 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.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Medical Requirements: Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
• Driver's License: Selectees will be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform will be required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
• Certification: Incumbent must have the ability to obtain and maintain A DOI Motorboat Operator Certification Course Certificate
• Special License: Incumbent must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator Certification.
• Special Condition: Ability to safely swim in cold fast moving water.
• Drug Test: Mandatory Drug Testing per Motorized Boat Operation Requirement.

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 of this announcement 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 the ability to lead mechanics and small craft operators The job elements you will be evaluated on for this position are: Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. and clearly communicate with others. Ability to lead a team in inventory control, long-term maintenance plan, and equipment logistics. Ability to lead a crew and safely operate motor vehicles, motor vessels, and non-motorized vessels. Ability to interpret supervisor instructions, clearly pass along to team members, and implement plan as directed. Work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order). 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]