Small Craft Operator (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee is required to handle heavy objects of up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, use both hands and feet in climbing up and down vertical ladders (up to 50 feet), bending, stooping, walking on slippery decks on water borne craft and pulling on heavy wire mooring cables. There is a danger of electric shock, possibility of cuts and burns, experience of discomfort in working in all kinds of weather and temperature extremes. Mental concentration is mandatory, as employee may have to operate under adverse conditions in an emergency.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee is exposed to all types of weather, e.g., rain, ice, snow, heavy winds, rough seas, fog, etc. Is exposed to wet slippery decks, installed asbestos, and excessive noise levels. Operating mostly independently, the employee must stay alert, every watchful to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment The employee must follow all safety rules and is required to wear safety and protective equipment/attire that is provided by the fleet.
• PHYSICAL/DRUG TESTING: Tentatively selected candidates are required to undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace", which includes testing for marijuana. Marijuana is legal in some states, however it’s still illegal at the federal level. Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment physical/drug test, you will also be subject to Random Testing.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).