A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April-October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2024

Duties

Duties of this position includes: Exercise a high degree of skill, care, and tact, to ensure the safety of passengers and protection of expensive equipment under varying flow and water level conditions. Serve as site leader for tour boat operations and demonstrate proper work methods. Maintain logs and reports on boat operation, and ensures safe operating condition by making minor adjustments and repairs as needed. Ensure safe boat operation for the entire boat crew and training all boat operators and assistants. Oversee the day-to-day activities and safety of other boat staff, including first mates, interpretive rangers, and volunteers serving as first mate. Area Information: Lowell National Historical Park is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, which is 35 miles northwest of Boston and served by Boston commuter rail service. The history of American's Industrial Revolution is commemorated in downtown Lowell. The Boott Cotton Mills Museum, with its weave room of 88 operating looms, "mill girl" boardinghouses, the Suffolk Mill turbine, and guided tours, tell the story of transition from farm to factory, chronicle immigrant and labor history, and trace industrial technology. The city of Lowell is centrally located in New England with a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities easily accessible. Beaches and mountains are within a two hour drive. The University of Massachusetts at Lowell, as well as colleges and universities in the Boston area provide many cultural and educational opportunities. The ethnic restaurants in Lowell reflect the dynamic composition of the city. Temperatures range from the high teens in winter, to 80 degrees or more in summer. A great variety of service are available in the area, including, medical, schools, churches, shopping, etc. Homes and rentals are readily available and are considered expensive.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to operate Safely (non-motor Vehicle) Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator Leader Screen-out Element: "Ability to lead or supervise" For this position, work is defined as: I am able to perform and have held jobs in which I performed regular and recurring work leading a crew of workers performing Small Craft Operating tasks involving watercraft of varying sizes and have the ability to lead operation of a 32 foot, six ton dual outboard boat with up to 27 occupants. I have the capability to inspect boat condition and performing minor repairs as necessary, as well as all safety equipment to ensure any repairs or replacements are reported. I possess the ability to navigate a boat in narrow canals under varying flow rates. Adjusting the technique for tying and securing boats based on weather conditions or other environmental factors. I am able to communicate with other units using portable radios to relay boat operations, including dispatchers, supervisor(s), and deckhands. I maintain log books to record passenger counts. I am capable of coordinating lower level Small Craft Operator schedules, communicating among employees to ensure proper work coverage. I can independently operate watercraft on canal systems and rivers. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a valid U.S. Coast Guard Master's License for U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. Volunteer Experience: 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. ICTAP/CTAP Clearance: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Lowell National Historical Park 67 Kirk Street Lowell, MA 01852-1029 US
• Name: Carlee Murphy
• Phone: 267-678-3670
• Email: [email protected]