What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Craft Operator (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees). position at Maritime Administration (MARAD)?
Duties
The Small Craft Operator
Requirements
Conditions of employment
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Qualifications for the position are based on the 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 WG-09, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following:
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at,
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The Small Craft Operator
- Operates diesel and/or gasoline driven watercraft.
- Exercises responsibility for the safe operation of the craft, personnel, and material on board.
- Responsible for patrolling the fleet area (water areas) during working and non-working hours as assigned.
- Serves as deck hand on fleet craft and barges.
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.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT: If selected for the position you will be required to complete a pre-employment/pre-appointment medical examination and Functional Capacity Examination.
- PHYSICAL EFFORT: You will be 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 waterborne craft and pulling on heavy wire mooring cables. There is a danger of electrical shock, possibility of cuts and burns, and experience of discomfort in working in all kinds of weather and temperature extremes. Mental concentration is mandatory, as you may have to operate under adverse conditions in an emergency.
- WORKING CONDITIONS: You will be 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, you must stay alert, every watchful to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment. You must follow all safety rules and is required to wear safety and protective equipment attire that is provided by the fleet.
- DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications for the position are based on the 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 WG-09, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following:
- Ability to lay out courses to assigned destinations, avoiding hazards, to determine position and estimated time of arrival.
- Ability to recognize emergencies or unsafe conditions and take timely corrective action to overcome or prevent the situation.
- Ability to operate independently, requiring excellent boat handing skills, innovation, alertness, quick reaction, and prompt decision-making abilities.
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
- Work Practices.
- Ability to Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to watercraft operation).
- Ability to Drive Safely (watercrafts).
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at,
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.