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SHIP OPERATOR LEADER

Commander, Navy Installations • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, ME • Posted 12 days ago

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This position involves responding to pilots' directions for vessel positioning, following established practices and maritime laws for safe vessel operation, evaluating electronic instrumentation for repairs or upgrades, and ensuring compliance with safety and housekeeping regulations. The role requires knowledge of line handling, safety regulations, and maintenance of Department of the Navy Craft Master Qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to directions from pilots for the positioning of vessels.
  • Follow established practices and maritime laws to provide continuously reliable and safe operation of vessels.
  • Evaluate electronic instrumentation to recommend repairs or identify needed upgrades.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and housekeeping regulations.
  • Maintain Department of the Navy Craft Master Qualifications (NAVEDTRA 43499-A).
  • Possess and maintain current U.S. Coast Guard Master, 100-ton gross weight, uninspected towing vessel, near coastal, with radar observer endorsement.
  • Must be first aid and CPR qualified.

Qualifications

Required

  • Ability to perform common tasks including knowledge of line handling, the ability to lead and direct others in the performance of tugboats operation and repair.
  • Thorough knowledge of safety and housekeeping regulations, methods, and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain Department of the Navy Craft Master Qualifications (NAVEDTRA 43499-A).
  • Possess and maintain current U.S. Coast Guard Master, 100-ton gross weight, uninspected towing vessel, near coastal, with radar observer endorsement.
  • Must be first aid and CPR qualified.

Full Job Description

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will Respond to directions from pilots for the positioning of vessels. You will Follow established practices and maritime laws to provide continuously reliable and safe operation of vessels. You will Evaluate electronic instrumentation to recommend repairs or identify needed upgrades. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1. Knowledge of line handling, the ability to lead and direct others in the performance of tugboats operation and repair. 2. Thorough knowledge of safety and housekeeping regulations, methods, and procedures. 3. Ability to maintain Department of the Navy Craft Master Qualifications (NAVEDTRA 43499-A). 4. Possess and maintain current U.S. Coast Guard Master, 100-ton gross weight, uninspected towing vessel, near coastal, with radar observer endorsement. 5. Must be first aid and CPR qualified. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/ WL-5782-11 Education Additional Information Interested applicants should submit at minimum their resume via email to the hiring manager at: directhireother@navy.mil and use subject line: PNSY-Ship Operator Leader DHA-F Application This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.