SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR (SURVEYING) Job in Norfolk, VA

Vacancy No. CERD245854184251HD Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $31.44 to $36.68 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/30/2024 Close Date 1/13/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Norfolk, VA


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

  • Operates a twin engine hydrographic survey launch with a 4 person passenger capacity.
  • Operates the launch in waterways with danger areas, limited sight distance, shallow harbors and narrow channels in all seasons and weather conditions except during freeze-up and major storms.
  • Responsible for transporting the survey launch by trailer from one port to another using a government truck.
  • Drives and back the truck with boat/trailer in traffic, over highways and uneven roads and grounds, and in narrow or crowded areas.
  • Performs hydrographic surveys, work is performed in areas ranging from open waters (several nautical miles outside harbor breakwaters) to very confined areas in smaller rivers (100 feet from bank to bank).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires business travel away from the assigned duty station up to 25% of the time.
  • This position requires moderately heavy physical effort in lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs as well as working in stretched and cramped positions.
  • Must be able to obtain COE Small Craft Operator License Corps of Engineers survey boat operators license within 6 months of appointment.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
  • This position requires that you work under inclement weather conditions.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid US Coast Guard Master, 100 Ton license with radar endorsement.
  • Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 6 months of appointment.
  • Requires pre-employment and random drug testing thereafter
  • This position has an on-call requirement
  • Appointment may be subject to a one year probationary period

Qualifications

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: 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, AmeriCorps) 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Small Craft Operator (Surveying) without more than normal supervision. Operate vessel in normal weather condition and transport survey party members and equipment from one port to another using a government truck. Be able to drive and back truck with boat/trailer in traffic, over highways and uneven roads and grounds, and in narrow or crowded areas. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will also be evaluated on the job elements listed below:
  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Operation of Motor Vehicles
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
  • Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
  • Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
  • Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator
Physical Efforts:
Light physical effort is expended when steering vessels, loading and unloading supplies and materials, and making repairs and adjustments to the engine and hull.

Working Conditions:
Environmental Conditions: Operators work in an enclosed cabin when steering vessel. They work on deck and in cramped quarters, when making repairs to deck and engine. The position duties includes three (3) disagreeable conditions for frequent or continuous exposure to weather conditions, working in mud and water and inadequate ventilation.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with the qualification and eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5700

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: cenao-recruit@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/13/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

John Payne
Address
RD-W2SD03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK
DO NOT MAIL
Norfolk, VA 23510
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