Summary This position is located in the Reserve Fleets, Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD). This position provides river security patrol for fleet operations. Responsibilities The Small Craft Operator: Patrols the James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF) area during working and non-working hours as assigned. Warns off unauthorized personnel, detect unauthorized vessels within the restricted areas, and monitors closed circuit security television screens. Observes vessels are securely moored, flooding marks are visible, vessels are even on keel and electrical power available lights are energized. The ideal candidate must be able to exercise responsibility for the safe operation of craft, personnel and material on board. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee is required to handle heavy objects of up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, use both hands and feet in climbing up and down vertical ladders (up to 50 feet), bending, stooping, walking on slippery decks on water borne craft and pulling on heavy wire mooring cables. There is a danger of electric shock, possibility of cuts and burns, experience of discomfort in working in all kinds of weather and temperature extremes. Mental concentration is mandatory, as employee may have to operate under adverse conditions in an emergency. WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee is exposed to all types of weather, e.g., rain, ice, snow, heavy winds, rough seas, fog, etc. Is exposed to wet slippery decks, installed asbestos, and excessive noise levels. Operating mostly independently, the employee must stay alert, every watchful to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment The employee must follow all safety rules and is required to wear safety and protective equipment/attire that is provided by the fleet. PHYSICAL/DRUG TESTING: Tentatively selected candidates are required to undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace", which includes testing for marijuana. Marijuana is legal in some states, however it’s still illegal at the federal level. Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment physical/drug test, you will also be subject to Random Testing. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications Qualifications for the position are based on the education, training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. To qualify for the Wage Grade-09, you must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of a Small Craft Operator. You must have: The ability to exercise the safe operation of craft, personnel and material on board. The ability to operate craft in accordance with United States Coast Guard (USCG) Inland rules, reserve fleet regulations and proper voice radio communication procedures. Your application will also be rated on the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to interpret instructions. Ability to operate safely (water craft). 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified. Education Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.