Small Craft Operator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Port Arthur, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Small Craft Operator XF-5786-10 with USACE Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Port Arthur Resident Office located in Port Arthur, TX. A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered. See Additional information section for more information.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Responsible for observing all safety rules, regulations and directives applicable to the work assignment.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CIVILIAN DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM.
• INCUMBENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DA FORM 5019-R OR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU).
• Must possess Motorboat Operator's license issued by U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspection Service.
• Must undergo a pre-employment physical examination and be enrolled in the medical surveillance program that requires periodic physical examinations.
• Ability to do the work of Small Craft Operator without more than normal supervision which includes performing common operation of a boat, determining and following courses on the water, boat maintenance and make minor engine repairs and perform inspections.
• Must have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex operation, navigation using Hydrographic Software and maintenance of boats at least 26 feet in length, engine repair, towing boats over land, launching and retrieving of boats from trailers, operate electrical equipment such as generators, VHF radios, operate surveying equipment associated with field data acquisition and data downloading for topographic, hydrographic and construction surveys.

Nice To Haves

• A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary operation and maintenance of high precision electronic computer, plotting and sounding equipment is utilized on-board the Government launch.
• Responsible for assisting in the handling and operation of sampling or measuring equipment.
• Makes operational repairs and adjustments to propulsion engines and auxiliary equipment.
• Responsible for the protection of the boat, its equipment and other property.
• Utilizes electronic tracker plotter in guiding the launch on specific electronic positioning hydrographic survey assignments

Benefits

• 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.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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