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Position Title
Boatbuilder and Repairer
Agency
U.S. Coast Guard
Announcement Number
20250219-58450-002358-SW-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, June 12, 2025 to Sunday, June 22, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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.
(limit characters)
3. 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:
• 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.
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. Your resume should support your answers to the questions stated below. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
1. Select the best statement that describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Boatbuilder and Repairer  WG-4717-09 without more than normal supervision. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Have you provided maintenance services for marine craft ranging from 14 to 65 feet with little or no supervision? (limit characters)
3. Do you have experience working in the marine environment on the operations side to include boat maintenance, launching and hauling boats, rigging and stepping masts, and operating vessels less than 30 feet under power? (limit characters)
4. Which hand tools do you have experience using and maintaining? (limit characters)
5. Which power tools do you have experience using and maintaining? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Which statement best describes your ability to operate small vessels? (limit characters)
7. Which equipment have you installed or repaired on watercraft? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. What experience do you have in maintaining and preparing sailboat rigging for use? (limit characters)
9. What techniques have you used to repair damage to fiberglass hulls and decks? (limit characters)
10. Which fiberglass vessel components have you repaired? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. Do you have experience maintaining fiberglass hulls and decks on boats? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Which response best describes your experience preparing watercraft for sail training? (limit characters)
13. Which boat components do you have experience maintaining and rebuilding? (limit characters)
14. 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, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated. (limit characters)