Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA 9905 for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce and qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement and lists of applicants may be pulled at any time depending on vacancies. The first cutoff date is 14 days on 10/06/2023. Applications are valid for 90 days. Must re-apply after 90 days if still interested in consideration. Responsibilities Operate a variety of hydrographic survey vessels, skiffs, and work boats, ranging in size from 17 to 65 feet. Maintain operational capability of assigned vessels, maintenance records, and recommends major/minor repairs. Monitor weather radio for changes in weather, which could affect safe operation of the vessel. Perform operational repairs and general maintenance to the Engineer Depot as directed by the Supervisor of the Engineer Depot. Operator is required to maintain a constant watch for ship/boat traffic during sounding operations. Drive and back the truck with boat/trailer in traffic, over highways and uneven roads and grounds, and in narrow or crowded areas. Transport the survey vessel by trailer from one port to another using a government truck. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator XF- 5786-10 without more than normal supervision. Operate vessels less than 65 feet in length, Conduct maintenance and repair of a vessel, Maneuver a vessel independently in situations with limited visibility in confined narrow channels with commercial traffic present, Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and technical vessel issues. Skilled in Interpreting charts of local area to determine: shallows, channels, shore conformation, buoys, beacons and landmarks, Plotting positions of own and intruder vessels, Interpreting tide tables, interpolating for depth correction to charted depths in order to calculate when it is safe to cross shallows and when to avoid them, Evaluating weather and sea conditions and determining if it is appropriate to use modified procedures, which are to be used in case of bad weather.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent may carry/lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Assistance may be obtained from other employees on heavier items. Moderate effort is required during general maintenance work. Employee may be required to stand for prolonged periods and climb narrow, steep stairways and ladders. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside, outside, and aboard moving vessels in all types of weather. Subject to water traffic hazards and danger of injury and drowning by falling overboard in collisions. Physical effort is involved in operating controls and guiding and maneuvering vessels in close proximity to structures and other vessels. Subject to injury and falls from ladders and scaffolds, cuts and bruises from band or power tools, and danger from flying splinters and chips. Operators are exposed to the possibility of falling overboard, thus a life jacket shall be available at all times while underway. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Material Maintenance Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.