Small Craft Operator

Direct Hiring Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements Selective Placement Factor: Must possess at a minimum, a valid USCG Masters license for near coastal, steam or motor vessels of 50 gross tons. (MUST BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION PACKET) to be considered.

Small Craft Operator is in charge of plant with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of 2-3 survey vessels, 26 to 65 feet in length.,Conduct sophisticated and computerized hydrographic surveys within all types of conditions, especially in shallow draft inlet conditions.,Pilots and operates survey vessel engaged in transporting survey personnel performing such work as single beam, side scan sonar and multibeam hydrographic surveys.,Other operations for the vessel include transporting passengers during tours and personnel to replace and repair auto tide gages, towing other craft, debris removal, etc.,Assumes accountability for the safekeeping and preservation of all property and equipment on the vessel. Maintains operating and machinery log.