SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR

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 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: 1) Understanding of all types of oil & an in-depth understanding of the details and techniques used to recover each of the several types of oils ranging from heavy oil used aboard naval and commercial vessels to highly Volatile aviation fuels; 2) Knowing technical aspects of recovery of oil from water as well as land; 3) Comprehending knowledge of the maritime protocols including navigation lights, fog signals and day shapes appropriate for various conditions and proper action of stand-on and give-way vessels, good seamanship practices and current U.S. Coast Guard regulations pertaining to safe boat operations; 4) Knowledge of vessel capabilities and local wind and sea condition to determine when to cancel scheduled tows; 5) Knowledgeable in operating and maintaining various portable equipment such as pneumatic pumps, gasoline driven pumps, diesel pumps, portable generators, light plants, stake trucks, pick-up trucks, forklift and various sized vacuum trucks ranging from 3, 000 gallons, capacity to 6,000 allow capacity. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:http://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.
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