Small Craft Operator (Boat Captain)

National Park Service • Ventura, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Small Craft Operator (Boat Captain) at Channel Islands National Park. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 15 days per month for site visits. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. First-time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard 100 ton Marine License.
• Must obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) within 1 year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain SCUBA Open Water Diver certification within 1 year of employment.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required.
• A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC).
• Must possess and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard 100 ton Marine License.
• Ability to do the work of Small Craft Operator (Boat Captain), WG-5786-12, position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator

Nice To Haves

• Must obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) within 1 year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain SCUBA Open Water Diver certification within 1 year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC).

Responsibilities

• Serves as captain on Ocean Ranger, a 98-foot Camcraft 1650 horsepower, diesel-powered triple screw oceangoing vessel across open ocean of the Santa Barbara Channel from the mainland headquarters to various offshore islands (28-126 miles round trip) on a weekly basis year-round.
• Serve as captain on Surf Ranger, a 74-foot LCM-8 landing craft, 1200 horsepower diesel-powered vessel with a 60-ton gross tonnage carrying capacity. This vessel lands vessels and equipment at various beach locations on the outer islands.
• Serve as captain on Sea Ranger II, a 58-foot diesel-powered twin-screw oceangoing vessel. Its primary role is live aboard/multiday, scientific monitoring cruises.
• Operates and maneuvers the above vessels in tight coves, next to docks and piers, live boating during passenger loading and offloading, and crane operations in various weather and sea conditions at the various island locations.
• Serve as Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) during vessel haul outs, determines the need and extent of necessary repairs, prepares detailed specifications for repairs for the vessels haul out.
• Applies knowledge for the repair practices and procedures needed and ensures contractors follow all details in the contract and verified quantity and quality of workmanship.
• Direct the work of at least 1 and up to 3 employees of Channel Islands National Park as a crew in the operations of docking and undocking, live boating transfer of personnel and cargo at the various islands.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed