What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Per Hour: $36.91 (Step 01) to $43.07 (Step 05); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO APPLICANTS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA OF HOMER, AK., OR SEWARD, AK. YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA OF HOMER, AK., OR SEWARD, AK., IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. SUMMARY CONTINUED IN THE DUTIES SECTION:

Duties

SUMMARY CONTINUED: This position has a SEASONAL, full-time work schedule. The incumbent's services will be required primarily during the research field season starting in February and ending in September or October of each year. At the end of the work period, the incumbent will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. It is expected that the incumbent will work at least 6 months Seasonal Work Schedule from Approximately Mid-March to late October or early November per year, but no more than 50 weeks or 25 pay periods on a full-time basis. As a Small Craft Operation within the Alaska Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED: A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO APPLICANTS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA OF HOMER, AK., OR SEWARD, AK. YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA OF HOMER, AK., OR SEWARD, AK., IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Qualification Requirements: There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the basic work of the position without more than normal supervision through experience shown in the written resume and responses to the job-related task statements in this announcement. To be basically qualified for this position applicants must meet the identified screen-out element below. Screen-Out Element: Without more than normal supervision, I am able to perform the duties of this position including: Possess, at a minimum, a current U.S. Coast Guard Master 100-ton (near coastal or oceans) license and the ability to independently operate and maintain a 50' scientific research vessel on inland and near-coastal waters without returning to port for up to 3 weeks at a time, using hydraulic winches to lift and deploy scientific research equipment such as small boats, trawl nets, and hydroacoustic sleds. The incumbent may be required to work extensive amounts of overtime during each research trip. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• 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 completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Contacts

• Address ALASKA SCIENCE CENTER 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Melissa Barnhart
• Phone: 916-278-9412
• Email: [email protected]