Boat Builder Leader

U.S. Coast Guard•Portsmouth County, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Boat Builder Leader with the U.S. Coast Guard Industrial Production Facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. The incumbent constructs and repairs fiberglass and plywood hulls of small craft and vessels. Work includes fitting replacement planks, ribs, keelson, deadwood and keel; caulking seams; repairing decks and topsides; replacing canvas and molding; installing deadlights, metal or wood coatings, and marine hardware; and boring shaft logs and constructing cradles to fit hulls. The position also involves mixing and applying standard and specialized coatings by brush, roller, air, or airless spray, and manipulating coatings after application to produce special textures when needed. The incumbent operates and maintains trade equipment, including air and airless application equipment, wet and dry abrasive equipment, and auxiliary breathing air equipment. The work requires knowledge of abrasive procedures for large structures and objects as well as small, intricate metal and nonmetal items. The incumbent plans repair-task sequences, selects and safely uses appropriate tools and equipment, and prepares reports and maintains work and administrative records.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
Must successfully pass a background investigation; the position does not require a security clearance.
Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision (screen-out element).
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
Dexterity and knowledge of safety.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related technical practices.
Knowledge of materials.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Construct and repair fiberglass and plywood hulls of small craft and vessels.
Fit replacement planks, ribs, keelson, deadwood, and keel; caulk seams; repair decks and topsides; and replace canvas and molding.
Install deadlights, metal or wood coatings, and marine hardware; bore shaft logs; and construct cradles to fit hulls.
Mix and apply standard and specialized coatings using brush, roller, air, or airless spray methods, and manipulate coatings to achieve required textures.
Operate and maintain air and airless application equipment, wet and dry abrasive equipment, and auxiliary breathing air equipment.
Use appropriate abrasive procedures on large structures and objects and on small, intricate metal and nonmetal items.
Plan the sequence of repair tasks and select and safely use appropriate tools, devices, and equipment.
Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.