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Boat Builder Leader

U.S. Coast GuardPortsmouth County, Virginia, United StatesFull-time$36.32 - $42.37 per hourPosted Oct 30, 2026Closes Nov 10, 2026
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Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Knowledge of Materials National Service Experience (i.e., 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.

You will serve as a Boat Builder Leader and responsible for constructing and repairing fiberglass, and plywood hulls of small craft and vessels. The work includes fitting replacement planks, ribs, keelson, deadwood and keel; caulking seams; repairing decks and topsides; replacing canvas and molding; installing deadlights, metal or wood coatings, and marine hardware; and boring shaft logs and constructing cradles to fit hulls.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Mixing and applying by brush, roller, air, or airless spray methods standard coatings such as enamels, latex emulsions, varnishes and lacquers, fiberglass, and exotic coatings such as organic and inorganic zinc silicates, coal tar epoxies, polyamide epoxies, and vinyl paints, and smoothes or otherwise manipulates coatings after application, where necessary, to obtain special textures which cannot be produced by the coating process itself.

Understanding, operating, and maintaining the various devices associated with trade including air and airless application equipment, wet and dry abrasive equipment, auxiliary breathing air equipment. Working knowledge of varying abrasives procedures for large structures and objects, or small and intricate items of metal and nonmetal composition. Planning the sequence of repair tasks, selecting and safely using the proper tools, devices, and equipment.

Preparing reports and maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information.

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Updated Oct 31, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 7% below the benchmark.

This job: $74,880 to 87,360

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

Official routes: USCIS

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