What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Ordinary Seaman (OS) Deckhand position at Isle Royale National Park?
The RANGER III provides logistical support and commercial passenger/freight service to Isle Royale National Park, a wilderness island National Park in the approximate middle of Lake Superior located approximately 75 miles north of park headquarters in Houghton, Michigan. The vessel may provide assistance to other Federal and state agencies when required through the park.
SCREEN OUTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Some of the specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility such as but not limited to working as a deckhand or wiper, boat handling, janitorial work, longshoreman, marine construction/laborer, commercial fishing, shipyard experience, offshore energy, and Coast Guard or Navy experience. This experience was completed under close supervision and was regularly checked.
CERTIFICATIONS - Possession of the following special qualifications that are needed for this position: a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with a minimum rating of Ordinary Seaman, a US Coast Guard Medical Certificate, a Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and a current and valid state vehicle driver's license.
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.
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 Statement: 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.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
- Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
- Operation of Motor Vehicles
- Reliability and Dependability as a Deckhand
- Vehicle Operation
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
SCREEN OUTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Some of the specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility such as but not limited to working as a deckhand or wiper, boat handling, janitorial work, longshoreman, marine construction/laborer, commercial fishing, shipyard experience, offshore energy, and Coast Guard or Navy experience. This experience was completed under close supervision and was regularly checked.
CERTIFICATIONS - Possession of the following special qualifications that are needed for this position: a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with a minimum rating of Ordinary Seaman, a US Coast Guard Medical Certificate, a Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and a current and valid state vehicle driver's license.
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.
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 Statement: 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.
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