Craft Operator

• Operates powered survey boats under 65 feet in length during all phases of hydrographic survey work.
• Maintain exact speeds and courses required for the survey and utilize computer aided peripheral devices such as steering indicators or monitors to follow exact courses and keep the vessel within prescribed tolerances.
• Maintains a daily log of events, survey areas, transits, fuel use and equipment hours.
• Coordinates with Chief of Waterway Maintenance Unit for necessary supplies and services, in emergencies, procures equipment for repairs by use of acquisition procedures.
• Leads and assists with motorboat operator licensing courses for the district.
• Perform preventative maintenance/repair on all survey boats including minor repairs, adjustments to diesel engines, generators, air compressors and auxiliary equipment.
• Prepares scopes of work and government estimates for contracted vessel service and maintenance.

• Operates powered survey boats under 65 feet in length during all phases of hydrographic survey work.
• Maintain exact speeds and courses required for the survey and utilize computer aided peripheral devices such as steering indicators or monitors to follow exact courses and keep the vessel within prescribed tolerances.
• Maintains a daily log of events, survey areas, transits, fuel use and equipment hours.
• Coordinates with Chief of Waterway Maintenance Unit for necessary supplies and services, in emergencies, procures equipment for repairs by use of acquisition procedures.
• Leads and assists with motorboat operator licensing courses for the district.
• Perform preventative maintenance/repair on all survey boats including minor repairs, adjustments to diesel engines, generators, air compressors and auxiliary equipment.
• Prepares scopes of work and government estimates for contracted vessel service and maintenance.

• For both the XF-08 and XF-09 grade levels:
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification
• Required to report to other duty stations and work sites throughout the Seattle District, this could also involve overnight stays up to 50%.
• May require travel for business and training including travel outside of the district to assist other districts.
• Must be able obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Position is in a medical surveillance program. Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical for lifting and color/depth perception and is subject to an annual physical thereafter.
• Required to wear/use personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
• This is a mandatory drug Testing Designated Position, in accordance with EP 600-1-300, USACE Drug Testing Procedures for the Army’s Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program, dated 28 Feb 01. Participation in the Mandatory Drug Testing Program is required.
• Please see the Minimum Qualifications section for the License required for the XF-09 grade level. You must upload a copy of each credential when applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

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