- Position Title
- Small Craft Operator
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-25-12746987-AF-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Are you a current or former federal employee considered displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
Are you a current or former federal employee considered displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- 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.
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
4.
U.S. Citizens
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Ability To Do the Work of the Position without more than Normal Supervision (Screen -out)
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
In order to qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your resume that you possess the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
If selected you must have the ability to obtain and maintain A DOI Motorboat Operator Certification Course Certificate
2.
If selected you must have the ability to obtain and maintain A DOI Motorboat Operator Certification Course Certificate
The employee is required to wear the FWS uniform.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Are you willing to wear a uniform in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Policy?
Valid state driver's license required.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
This position requires a valid drivers license throughout your tenure with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Are you able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license?
If selected you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator Certification.
5.
If selected you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator Certification (training provided by USFWS).
Ability to safely swim in cold fast moving water.
6.
If selected you must have the ability to safely swim in cold fast moving water.
Mandatory Drug Testing per Motorized Boat Operation Requirement.
7.
Mandatory Drug Testing per Motorized Boat Operation Requirement.
Operation of Motor Vehicles and vessels
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Dock/cast-off, and fuel inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard (I/0), powered vessels, including but not limited to: prop boats, jet boats, from 3 to 13 meters in length.
9.
Navigate safely under various marine conditions and includes transporting personnel and supplies safely and efficiently.
10.
Operate vessels for the purpose of transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies to work sites.
Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
11.
Operate hydraulic winch controls to deploy, fish, and retrieve sampling gear, (typically trawl nets or similar gear types),
12.
Perform minor repairs on all vessels and attached or associated equipment, including sampling gear, vessels, marine diesel and gasoline engines, drive systems and boat trailers.
13.
Utilize basic rules of navigation, such as "stand-on/give way", and the ability to safely execute changes of course and speed in heavily navigated waters.
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
14.
Maintain, service and perform minor repairs on gasoline powered 2- and 4- stroke engines, propeller and jet outboard engines, diesel marine engines, stem-driven engines and out-drives.
15.
Maintain usage records (e.g., skiff log to document vessel use, maintenance, etc., track sampling gear usage condition, etc.)
16.
Use a logbook to track work assignment schedules and ensure objective/target timelines are met.
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
17.
Dock, fuel and anchor vessels in accordance with safety instructions
18.
Lay out course to assigned destination using navigational aids, landmarks, speed of boat, etc., to determine position and estimate arrival time.
19.
Use appropriate tools to navigate vessels ranging from 10-50 feet in length (e.g., radar, GPS, Plotter or marine charts).
Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle and vessels)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
20.
Assures adherence to safety protocols by all personnel on board vessel.
21.
Perform safety training of vessel operators and other personnel.
22.
Maneuver vessels safely while docking, casting off, and coming along side other vessels, allowing for propeller and jet effect at low speeds, tendency to carry headway, and the pivoting effect of rudder movements during turns.
Self-Certification Statement
23.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.