Small Craft Operator

This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. 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.

• Ability to do the work independently and safely to conduct vessel operations with limited supervision and limited ability to check-in during changing weather conditions.
• Ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator, XH-5786-09 by performing tasks such as
  1) Working in the maritime industry operating and maintaining vessels;
  2) Leading a crew to accomplish debris missions;
  3) Communicating with crew members of many personalities in an enclosed environment on a daily basis;
  4) Performing basic/complex maintenance tasks and the ability to troubleshoot/diagnose to remedy the situation and use various hand tools.

The small craft operator uses moderate effort when operating controls and observing conditions while underway. Coordination of hand and eye is necessary to direct or operate controls while maneuvering into slips.

The small craft operators work on deck, exposed to sun, wind, spray, rain, and ice during year around operations when mooring, unmooring anchoring or weighing anchor. The boat is operated from a sheltered pilot house. Operators are exposed to possible falls on deck and to the possibility of falling overboard. A life jacket is worn at all times when on deck.

Incumbent must be able to swim to the standard of the American Red Cross Level II (Basic Floating Techniques and Free Styles Swim) or equivalent certification. Performs repair work on boat and engine in cramped quarters. May be exposed to grease, noise, vibration, gases, fumes, and slippery surfaces.