Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Small Craft Operator Worker I. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Yuma, Arizona

Duties

Through on the job training and/or formal training, (i.e., correspondence courses or classroom training) under the oversight of a journey level operator, operates small craft, single and double propeller boats, booster pumps, and anchor barges. Plots courses or locates precise positions in the open water and skillfully anticipates the effect of wind and current change (set and drift) on the behavior and course of the boat. Launches and recovers small boats and dredges. Performs routine operator-level preventative maintenance required to decks, hull, gasoline and diesel engines, winches, compressors, generators, hydraulic pumps, reduction gears, and electronic equipment of tugboat, barges, and other equipment. Operates booster pumps associated with the transport of dredged material to the disposal site. Checks and continually monitors production gauges and observes, sound and feel of dredge whether machinery, pump, cutter, etc., are functioning properly, and if malfunctions are noted, stops dredge to locate and correct issue. Responsible for operator level preventive maintenance of dredge including monitoring/inspecting/adding lubricants and coolants. Drives trucks capable of carrying or towing loads (such as a pickup truck with trailer), with gross vehicle weight of less than 24,000 pounds. Loads and unloads vehicle, assuring hauling capacity is not exceeded; assures that cargo is protected from weather and secured to prevent falling or tipping; completes trip tickets and preventive maintenance service records; performs prescribed operator-level vehicle preventive maintenance. Performs manual laboring duties in support of dredging, rigging and O&M efforts. Loads and Unloads supplies and equipment, washes vehicles, boats and dredges. Inventories equipment, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions. For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. Your resume must clearly reflect your responses to the assessment questions - if it does not, your application will be marked as not qualified. Desired candidates should have heavy equipment operation and ability to operate single propeller outboard motor/watercraft 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid Driver's License. Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 08/19/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Lower Colorado Basin Bureau of Reclamation 7301 Calle Agua Salada Yuma, AZ 85364 US
• Name: John Bun
• Phone: 702-293-8239
• Email: [email protected]