Small Craft Operator

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

• Ability to safely conduct debris operations away from supervision with limited ability to check-in during changing weather conditions.
• Operates vehicles such as pick-up trucks and four-wheel drives.
• Operates motorboats up to 26 feet in length on rivers and open waters.
• Steers a vessel to maintain direction and control.
• Conducts fueling operations by checking levels and handling fuel hose and attachments.
• Paints surfaces of floating plant such as hulls, decks, lettering, and other safety related items.
• Takes care of property aboard vessel and keep all quarters clean and orderly.
• Identifies defective equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Monitors lines and repair or renew to maintain safe operation.
• Observes safety procedures for crew and all passengers.
• Safely operates a motor vessel up to 70 feet in length in fair and inclement weather.
• Follows direction while performing and/or assisting others with the repair and overhaul of equipment or machinery.
• Interprets manufacturer instructions for stirring and thinning oil-based paints.
• Uses items such as scrapers, sanders, or brushes to prepare surfaces for paint.
• Stays abreast of United States Coast Guard (USCG) procedures for operating vessels up to 70 feet in length.
• Performs general maintenance repairs to boat and other deck equipment.
• Operates deck equipment such as power winches, electric boat davits, and anchor windlass.
• Performs leadership and maritime activities while completing debris missions.

Qualifications

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: 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: 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. WORKING CONDITIONS: 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

As vacancies occur, the Hiring Manager/Official/Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. 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.

Education

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.

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 must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses 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: [email protected]. You must provide the vacancy announcement number CERD-26-13021845-DHA in the subject line of the email. Important Information about Application Supporting Documents/Attachments - Provide documents that support your qualification for the position, typically, these are documents such as resume, transcript, copy of professional license, and SF-50. - Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as SSN and DOB data should be REDACTED or REMOVED from documents prior to submission, especially SF-50 and DD 214 forms. - To ensure that documents are identifiable to your application package, name attachments with the following naming convention: Last Name, First Name - Document Type EXAMPLES: Smith, John - Resume Smith, John - SF50 Redacted Smith, John - Transcript Smith, John - PE License - Preferred format for documents is PDF format. - Do not submit documents that are password protected. - Any documents to be considered as part of your application, must be attached to your email. Submissions that provide a link to access and download or retrieve resumes, etc., will be considered as an incomplete application. 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 08/07/2026 to receive consideration.

Security Clearance

Not Required

Other Information

This announcement uses the 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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 Logistic Career Field position. 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. The following hiring incentives below may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government, depending on funding availability and at management discretion: Advanced In-Hire (offered to new Federal service employee only). Advance Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal service employees only). Recruitment Incentive (offered to new Federal service employees only). Relocation