You will serve as a FIRST OFFICER in the Training Support Vessel Squadron of Carrier Strike Group Four (CSG4) Norfolk, Virginia

Duties

You will serve as A Deck Department Head responsible for the effective and efficient management and supervision of deck department personnel. You will serve as a ships' safety officer, training officer, damage control officer, security officer, oil spill coordinator and gas free engineer. You will be accountable for all matters pertaining to management, operations, care, safety and physical condition of topside operations. You will be responsible for ships fiscal management and adherence to ships budget. You will supervise all subordinate deck personnel to include discipline, uniform standards/hygiene, assignment to watch and berthing, and personnel awards.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISON: Spearheading shipboard safety and proficiency of safe navigational practices including using lifesaving methods and techniques and firefighting equipment in Training Support operations to include Target launch/recovery, MIO/VBSS (Maritime Interdiction Operations/Vessel Board and Search and Seizure) Organizing and distributing department work to ensure efficient and effective accomplishments and equitable distribution among subordinates -Maintaining all shipboard fiscal responsibilities. Carrying out EEO policies, determines qualifications, assignments, training, discipline, berthing and awards for employees; Supervising/overseeing/adhering to strict guidelines to the annual operating budget and maintaining all shipboard fiscal responsibilities. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position has a Selective Placement Factor and is a requirement of this position: Do you hold a Merchant Marine Credential that includes a valid USCG STCS II/2 License for Chief Mate 500 GT or more and less than 3000 GT management level with the following endorsements OR proof of satisfactory completion of training: Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW); Able Seafarer - Deck; Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW); Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boat - other than fast rescue boats (PSC); Advanced Firefighting; STCW Basic Training; Radar Unlimited; ECDIS; ARPA, GMDSS (Optional); and Vessel Security Officer (VSO) with at least 1 year remaining on their license or if less than one year remaining, on your license? Note: A copy of your License, MMD, STCW and/or certifications and any extensions authorized, must be provided.)

Contacts

• Address CDR STRIKE FORCE TRNG ATLANTIC Naval Base Norfolk, VA 28643 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]