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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will Assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of Naval tugs and crafts assigned to the Navy Region Northwest, Port Operations. You will perform light rigging when required. Operate deck cranes, winches capstans, and fire equipment. You will be responsible for the proper handling of towing lines, and safe operation of deck equipment. You will see that it that lines are properly tied to docks or floating plant which tug is tending. You will function as a line handler for arrival and departure of vessels. You will relieve the Captain in the pilot house during certain operations. You will navigate and maneuver tugs alongside certain objects including barges and docks. You will perform maintenance of vessel mechanical systems, deck machinery, and painting preservation. You will perform daily checks of oil boom, including cleaning and repairs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform some common DECKHAND tasks. My experience includes performing tasks involved in the maintenance, general upkeep, and deck operations a small craft which may include assisting in docking and undocking; line and cable handling; operating deck cranes, winches capstans, and firefighting equipment; maintaining deck machinery and equipment, and chipping/sanding and painting of vessel. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position may require rotating shift work. This position may require evening and weekend work. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.