Small Craft Operator NA-09
Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Seward, Alaska
Starting at $30.56 (NA 9)
Multiple Appointment Types • Multiple Schedules
Open 01/17/2019 to 09/30/2019
Overview
Open & closing dates
01/17/2019 to 09/30/2019
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
NA 9
Salary
$30.56 to $35.63 per hour
Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Seward, AK
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Telework eligible
No
This job is open to
The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Announcement number
O4NAFEV1910402816SR
Control number
521961000
Duties
Summary
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
This position is located at Seward Military Resort in Seward, AK.
Approximate dates of employment are 15 May - 15 September 2019.
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Responsibilities
Receives general instruction on transporting of passengers to and from the fishing grounds.
Works in unison with assigned deckhands while at fishing grounds to ensure passengers are awarded equal time and opportunity to fish for local species.
Ensures that all passengers are logged into required logbooks.
Responsible for evaluating wind and sea conditions to determine safe limits of operation and whether it is necessary to return to harbor; for adherence to rules of the road, safety of passengers and safe, economical operation of the boat.
Must report all defects of equipment immediately upon return to harbor.
Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
None
Job family (Series)
5786 Small Craft Operating
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
A one year probationary period may be required
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15j to include pre-employment physical examination.
Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
This position is subject to random drug testing.
Occasionally lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing 40-50 pounds. When objects weigh more thank 40-50 pounds, will be assisted by other personnel.
Moderate effort is required during general maintenance work.
Coordination of hands, eyes, body, and legs is needed to work safely on wet and moving decks.
Works on deck, exposed to sun, wind, spray, and rain when mooring, unmooring, loading and unloading passengers or cargo.
The boat is operated from a sheltered cabin. Operators are exposed to possible falls on deck and to the possibility of falling overboard.
Qualifications
Must posses a minimum 50 ton, near coastal, U.S. Coast Guard approved license.
Knowledge of basic rules of the road such as identification and proper actions of the stand-on and give-way vessels in crossing situations and when and how to execute changes of course or speed to best advise other vessels of the operator intent.
Ability to steer a straight course, visually or by compass, making proper allowances for leeway and yawing and minor alterations to ease over larger waves.
Ability to maneuver boats to dock and undock or come alongside other vessels, allowing for such things as propeller effect at low speeds, tendency to carry headway, the piloting effect of rudder movements during turns, the effects of leeway due to high winds and seas and course disruptions due to wave actions.
Knowledge of engine and control operation.
Knowledge of anchoring practices including setting-in anchors, proper scope, and breaking out deeply imbedded anchors using engine power or wave action.
Ability to perform operator maintenance to mechanical equipment such as cleaning, greasing and oil changes and to recognize improper operation in order to secure repairs or adjustments.
Ability to operate electrical equipment such as VHF radios, GPS, radar and chart plotters or depth sounders.
Knowledge of local weather conditions, i.e., small craft warnings, wind directions and speed which cause quick build up of unsafe sea conditions, etc., In order to plan sheltered rout or cancel trip.
Ability to lay out courses to assigned destinations, avoiding hazards using navigational aids, landmarks, speed of boat, etc., to determine position, estimate time of course change or arrival time.
Ability to compare sounding and charted depths, correcting for tide stage, as a rough check of position.
Ability to determine position of boat by visual or radar bearings on landmarks or navigational aids or radio direction finder bearings.
Ability to interpret charts of local area to determine shallow channels, shore conformation, buoys, beacons and landmarks.
Ability to interpret standard operating procedures. For example, evaluating weather conditions and taking appropriate measures in case of bad weather or mechanical failure.Ability to maneuver craft independently in situations of storm, reduced visibility and moderate commercial and small craft traffic.
Ability to explain and enforce safety regulations among passengers.
Skill in the use of safety equipment such as life jackets, fire extinguishers and emergency signals.
Physical agility and balance to work safely on wet and moving decks.
Education
Additional information
Manual Application: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 12:00 pm AKST on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
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Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran (OAV)
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test required
No
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Resume
Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a Resume.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Cover Letter
DD-214
PCS Orders and Marriage Certificate, If applicable. DA 3434 or equivalent, If applicable.
Resume
SF-50
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
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How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN). Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
Alaska NAF CPAC
Phone
907-353-7203
Email
Address
EV-NAF-W6L7AA US ARMY GARRISON FORT WAINWRIGHT
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
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