You will serve as a MOTOR VESSEL CAPTAIN SUPERVISOR II in the SHORE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, PORT OPERATIONS DIVISION of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA.

Duties

You will lead or Supervise tug crew and subordinate Motor Vessel Captain Supervisors. You will maneuver a tugboat alongside naval or civilian vessels to assist in berthing. You will plan the daily work schedule of an assigned ship crew. You will analyze tides and currents to anticipate water levels and plan tugboat operations.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• Callback overtime is a requirement of this position.
• Incumbent shall respond to radiological emergencies and perform radiological emergency drills.
• Incumbent must have knowledge of First Aid and CPR as well as ability to react quickly and correctly to life-threatening situations, such as, severe bleeding, hypothermia, and severe critical shock.
• Employee may be required to become Facility Response Team (FRT) qualified.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a minimum of U.S. Coast Guard 500-ton Master License, endorsed with Master of Tow Vessel and RADAR/ARPA (Automatic Radar Piloting Aids).
• Incumbent shall respond to radiological emergencies and perform radiological emergency drills.
• Must be able to comply with odd shift and weekend work requirements. Callback overtime is a requirement of this position.

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. 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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE:1) Navigating and maneuvering a large yard tugboat alongside naval and/or civilian vessels to assist in berthing; 2) Performing administrative and planning duties (data calls, advising the Installation Commanding Officer, coordinating and scheduling ship moves; 3) Performing routine maintenance of the tugboat to ensure proper operation; 4) Leading subordinate workers while the tug is underway. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. This position has a requirement of United States Coast Guard License: Must possess and maintain a minimum of U.S. Coast Guard 500 ton Master license Inland, Master of towing vessel and radar endorsements. When incumbent has obtained required experience based on USCG regulations, incumbent will be required to obtain the Designated Examiners endorsement. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires long periods of constant standing, walking, operating auxiliary equipment, or steering the vessel on the tug while underway. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and step over three foot bulkheads on a rocking tug which requires the use of legs, hands, and arms. Occasionally, will be required to lift and move lines weighing up to 45 pounds. Must have vision in the normal range in both eyes with normal depth perception. Must have peripheral vision that will enable the incumbent to avoid falls and moving objects. Must be able to distinguish shades of color in order to see navigational aids and running lights of other vessels. Must be free of uncorrectable hearing losses that prevent whistles, fog signals, and other audio signals. WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to: fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals. Incumbent may also be assigned to work areas where contact with sewage waste is possible. To ensure employee safety and health, the CNRNW and PSNS & IMF maintain personnel protection programs consistent with applicable laws and regulations. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personnel protective equipment, and medical surveillance. As part of the medical surveillance programs, the incumbent will be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualifications and/or need for vaccination for duty involving work with these agents and/ or possible contraction of disease. Work outside in all kinds of weather, including rough or high seas while aboard the tug when in service. Subject to hot sun, spray, rain, sleets, and ice. Will be exposed to industrial dirt, grease, oil, industrial fumes, and airborne particles. Will be exposed to possible injury from falls due to slippery footing and erratic motion. Will be exposed to possible strains, cuts, and bruises. Exposed to industrial noises generated by operating machinery and equipment with the possibility of hearing loss. Eye hazards will exist in most areas and/or in certain operations. Will be exposed to organic growths (such as sea growth, barnacles, and shellfish) in dry docks, salt water systems, and other areas exposed to sea water. Will be required to use protective devices, clothing or equipment, while exposed to adverse environmental and hazardous work assignments. Wearing of required safety equipment in designated areas is mandatory, i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, life jackets. ???????Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA 120 South Dewey Street Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]