- Position Title
- Seasonal ORDINARY SEAMAN (OS) Deckhand
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-ISRO-25-12718534-OC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the general experience or education requirements for an Ordinary Seaman (OS) Deckhand WB-5788-00 position. Read all responses before making your selection.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Ordinary Seaman position. Read all the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
I possess the following special qualifications that are needed for this position: a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with a minimum rating of Ordinary Seaman, a US Coast Guard Medical Certificate, a Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and a current and valid state vehicle driver's license.
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Operate a tractor with trailer
4.
Operate a pick-up truck
5.
Operate a stake-bed truck
6.
Operate a forklift
7.
Operate motor vehicles to obtain parts, supplies, and transport personnel and other vessel related operation
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning throughout the vessel
9.
Inventory cleaning supplies and report when reordering is necessary
10.
Participate in Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) drills
11.
Perform as marine industry OS Seaman standing watch as Lookout
12.
Participate in mooring, casting off, rope and cable repair and splicing using the proper process.
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Perform maintenance tasks on deck machinery
14.
Plan the use of space in specific holds and compartments
15.
Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to vessel equipment operations and a wide variety of manual labor tasks
Ability to Operate Safely (Motor Vehicles)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
May Operate land-based industrial equipment including tractors (with trailers)
17.
Operate a forklift
18.
Operate a pick-up truck, stake-bed and/or hand trucks
19.
Adhere to all state, local, and Federal traffic laws and ordinances
20.
Transport personnel, supplies, and material using motor vehicles
Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicles)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Perform safety inspections throughout the vessel
22.
Participate in crane cargo operations
23.
Perform typical marine industry maintenance tasks on deck machinery, hull shell plating, tractors, outboard motors, cranes, and small engines.
24.
Safely work around 10-ton cranes
25.
Identify, report, and correct safety concerns
Reliability and Dependability as a Deckhand
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Handle a vessel mooring lines during arrival and departure
27.
Participate in loading, securement, and unloading of cargo carts on the vessel
28.
Participate in emergency drills and trainings
29.
Be a NPS ambassador by answering passenger questions about the park or vessel