You will serve as a SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR in the ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS LINE of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Duties

You will operate the engine and associated equipment on board small craft. You will navigate and maneuver the small craft with the and without waterborne craft alongside. You will plot a course for navigation and make correction as conditions warrant. You assist ship Pilot, Dock master, and Pier master as necessary in the movement, docking, and undocking of waterborne craft and ships. You will perform ship assist work during dry dock evolutions, taking commands from Ship Pilot and Dock master

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.
• Per E.O. 14043, selectee(s) must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by 11/22/2021 or date of employment (which ever comes later) except in limited circumstances where an exception is approved due to a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license for operating government vehicles up to and including 10-ton vacuum truck, 15-ton telescope hydraulic boom truck and forklift.
• Must be able to become CPR and respirator certified.
• This is drug test position. Employee must receive a negative reading for substance testing.
• This position requires incumbent to have a Class B CDL w/ tank, hazard and air brake endorsements.

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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Knowledge of all types of oil & an in-depth understanding of the details and techniques used to recover each of the several types of oils ranging from heavy oil used aboard naval and commercial vessels to highly Volatile aviation fuels 2) Ability to know all the technical aspects of recovery of oil from water as well as land 3) Comprehensive knowledge of the maritime protocols including navigation lights, fog signals and day shapes appropriate for various conditions and proper action of stand-on and give-way vessels, good seamanship practices and current U. S. Coast Guard regulations pertaining to safe boat operations 4) Must have knowledge of vessel capabilities and local wind and sea condition to determine when to cancel scheduled tows 5) Ability to perform operator tune-up and maintenance to mechanical and electrical equipment and recognize improper operation in order to secure timely repairs or adjustments. Note: This information must be FULLY supported 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=Overview 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 NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC 9324 Virginia Ave Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]