Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service Hiring for Small Craft Operator Supervisor at Lodi Full Time

Summary This position is a Small Craft Operator Supervisor, WS- 5786-9 working in Lodi, California for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. This position is also open to the public under announcement R8-23-11681250-RR-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Responsibilities As a Small Craft Operator Supervisor your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: The incumbent is responsible for all the scheduling of the Mechanics and Small Craft Operators. This is often done within a multi-agency environment as part of the Interagency Ecological Program. The incumbent procures and secures vessels, equipment, tools, and consumable equipment. Assures that mechanics and small craft operators track sampling gear use and condition, and record and inventory parts, consumables and shop equipment. Coordinates and communicates effectively with federal and state agencies with respect to vessel scheduling, operation, small craft operator availability, and sampling logistics. Works with harbor personnel to coordinate dock spaces, storage and fuel needs. Establishes and maintains vessel maintenance priorities and work plans in order to complete biological sampling. Reviews and analyzes work accomplishments and adjusts priorities as needed. Performs small craft operation: navigating, docking, casting off, and fueling; simultaneously operating hydraulic winch controls to deploy, fish, and retrieve sampling gear, (typically trawl nets or similar gear types), regular maintenance of all vessels and attached or associated equipment, including trailers, minor repairs of vessels, winches, nets, and other associated equipment, assuring adherence to safety protocols by all personnel on board, assisting in the training of vessel operators and shop/warehouse personnel, and maintaining skiff logs to document vessel use and maintenance. The incumbent functions as LFWO Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO). This official title and related duties are assigned as a permanent role to the position. The duties include the development of work unit safety plans, leading the LFWO Health and Safety Committee, implementation of required safety training (fire drills, CPR, swiftwater rescue, etc.), implementing Department of Interior and FWS safety policy and completion of yearly safety audit, and maintains proficiency in assigned CDSO responsibilities by attending the appropriate training. Functions as Motorboat Operator Certification Instructor. Teaches the MOCC Instructor Course for new instructors, including incoming small craft operators and field staff of the LFWO and at other Service locations such as Midway Atoll, Hawaii, and field offices across the state of California. Serves as a USFWS team member on a nationwide Watercraft Safety Working Group responsible for updating watercraft operational policies and procedures employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Coordinates instruction and courses with other government offices, performs logistical planning, builds course itineraries, and teaches a variety of personnel from government agencies. Physical Effort: The incumbent must have physical agility and balance to work safely on wet and moving decks.There is frequent lifting and carrying of moderately heavy parts and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more, often on slippery and uneven surfaces such as moving boat decks and docks. This position requires moderate physical effort such as pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, bending and climbing into crawl spaces in engine compartments. Simultaneous and smooth operation of hydraulic winches and engine controls while standing on a wet and moving deck requires coordination of hands, eyes, legs, and body. Incumbent must be able to operate vessels for over 10 hour periods between harbor landings. Working Conditions: Most of the supervisory duties are performed in an office and warehouse/shop environment. The boat operations are performed on open or partially enclosed boats, day and night, in all seasons and weather conditions e.g., sun, rain, wind, heat, cold, mosquitoes, and moderate engine noise and vibration. When exposed to hazards, the incumbent is required to wear items of protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection, station approved PFDs, goggles, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/ Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration. To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an “acceptable” level, and must achieve an average rating of at least “acceptable” on all of the elements. Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date of this announcement will be considered. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen out element for this position is: Ability to lead and supervise mechanics and small craft operators Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator Supervisor Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Motorized Vehicles) 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information Certifications: Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain the following USFWS approved certification(s): Motorboat Operator Certification (MOCC), Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC), Forklift Operator Certification, Swiftwater Rescue Certification, and DOI Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) Certification PCS INFORMATION: No PCS entitlements authorized Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): CTAP or ICTAP applicants must be determined to be well-qualified for this position in order to receive special selection priority. To be well-qualified, a CTAP or ICTAP applicant must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaire. . For more information visit: OPM’s Employee Guide to Career Transition