Small Craft Operator (Dual Rate) (Direct Hire Auth)

Who May Apply: US Citizens


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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator (Dual Rate) (Direct Hire Auth) without more than normal supervision. You must possess a current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), with an 100 Ton Master/ Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) or higher Endorsement, Radar Endorsement, and a Lifeboat Certificate AND a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). You MUST UPLOAD your USCG Credentials or you may be rated ineligible. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposed to extremes of weather conditions, heat, and noise. There is danger of slippery decks and drowning. Must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices. May be exposed to hot pipes, escaping steam and the effects of acids, solvents, and paint.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
Work requires moderate physical effort. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs. and occasionally over 45 lbs. Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain
good lower back physical condition. Incumbent must have color and depth perception and be ale to see by low visibility conditions in order to perform duties.

At the WK-08 and Wk-10 level this position is Dual Rated to:
IAW NPPR 690-1-530 this position is dual-rated to the position of Boatswain, Hopper Dredge. If qualified and possesses appropriate U.S. Coast Guard License/Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform the duties of one of these positions in an intermittent, dual-rated capacity.