Small Craft Operator - Department of Defense : Job Details

SummaryAbout the Position: Serves as First Mate of a floating plant consisting of at least an 800 hp diesel tug, 45' in length, secured by cables to a 40x90' sectional barge system carrying a 40-ton mobile hydraulic crane. The floating plant, which operates as a single unit approximately 135' in length, is primarily engaged in channel clearing operations on the Hudson River and the Narrows of Lake Champlain channels but also performs various maintenance activities at the Troy Lock and Dam.SummaryAbout the Position: Serves as First Mate of a floating plant consisting of at least an 800 hp diesel tug, 45' in length, secured by cables to a 40x90' sectional barge system carrying a 40-ton mobile hydraulic crane. The floating plant, which operates as a single unit approximately 135' in length, is primarily engaged in channel clearing operations on the Hudson River and the Narrows of Lake Champlain channels but also performs various maintenance activities at the Troy Lock and Dam.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates08/07/2025 to 08/18/2025Salary $42.28 to - $49.34 per hour Pay scale & grade XH 9Location1 vacancy in the following location:Troy, NYRemote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service CompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)* 5786 Small Craft OperatingSupervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination process* Suitability/FitnessFinancial disclosure No Bargaining unit status YesAnnouncement number CERD256#######42 Control number 842678600This job is open toHelpFederal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Land and base managementCurrent or former employees of a base management agency.VeteransVeterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preferenceMilitary spousesMilitary spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.National Guard and reservesCurrent members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.Clarification from the agencySee Who May Apply in the Qualifications section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.VideosDutiesHelp* Operates in wide ranging weather conditions to include reduced visibility from heavy rain, fog, and snow as well as on water ways with minor ice cover.* Plans and plots the navigational routes/courses to be followed, uses state of the art electronic navigational and operating equipment.* Safely and properly operates all survey ancillary motorized and non-motorized equipment in tight areas, currents, rough offroad terrain, various weather conditions, on land and in open water.* Navigates both rivers and harbors, as well as offshore, often with no marked locations or visual reference points.* Steers boat alongside of moving plant or craft, steers vessel by operating controls in pilot house requiring ability to maneuver the boat in all kinds of weather and at times.* Interprets pertinent safety and vessel regulations and requirements so as not to jeopardize the safety and wellbeing of crew and passengers while still being able to accomplish the missions.* Oversees vessel crew docking and undocking, tying up to and maneuvering small barges and other work platforms as an assist vessel.* Applies knowledge of navigation rules and regulations of the Coast Guard governing motorboats and collision regulations.* Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on vessel systems.RequirementsHelpConditions of employment* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.* This position requires possession of a current, valid USCG Master of Self-Propelled Vessels Not Including Auxiliary Sail of Less Than 50 Gross Register Tons (GRT) Upon Inland Waters, within 2 years of appointment.* This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.* This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.* The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.* This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.* Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.* This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees* Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473* Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998In 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 of a Small Craft Operator without more than normal supervision which includes: operation, navigation, maintenance, and surveys of vessels on and offshore, engine repair, and towing of small crafts and perform inspections and surveys.To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:* Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision* Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)* Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)* Ability to Work with Others* Knowledge of Specific Equipment, Machinery, Structure, or Components That Are InvolvedEducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information* 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.* One year trial/probationary period may be required.* 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(n) Transportation Management Career Field position.* Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.* 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.Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How you will be evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.You may claim Military Spouse preference.You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.BenefitsHelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required documentsRequired DocumentsHelpThe documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your 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 may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.* 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 qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documents:* Cover Letter, optional* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.* 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 (include hyperlink to attachment). See: Transcripts and LicensesNOTE: 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.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.