- Position Title
- Crane Operator
- Agency
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Announcement Number
- 20250604-89442-197383-DG-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 9, 2025 to Sunday, July 20, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
Do you wish to be considered as a 30 Percent or More Compensable Disabled Veteran (30%) authority because you were separated from active duty under honorable conditions and meet one of the following criteria?
- Retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or
- Rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more.
- DD-214 showing character of service
- You must submit your letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing the combined service-connected disability rating, or other acceptable documentation
2.
Do you wish to be considered under the Military Spouse authority (5 CFR 315.612) because you meet one of the following criteria?
- Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty. The following proof is required; Copy of military member's orders and documentation verifying the marriage (marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
- Spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty. The following proof is required: Military member's DD214 listing the character of service; a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs showing they have a disability rating of 100 percent and/or unemployable; and documentation verifying the marriage (marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage);
- Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty. The following proof is required: Documentation verifying the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; and documentation verifying the marriage (marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage). Selecting this option will be considered as certification that you are the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) because you meet one of the following criteria?
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- Are a preference-eligible veteran,
- Are a veteran separated from the armed forces after three (3) or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- DD-214 showing character of service, and
- If applying based on your preference as a disabled veteran, you must submit your letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing the combined service-connected disability rating, or other acceptable documentation.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Crane Operator.
2.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience maneuvering equipment to load and off-load heavy and awkward materials, equipment and supplies such as piling lumber, buoys, sinkers (concrete blocks), boats, etc.?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Have you operated boom cranes near obstructions that restricted not only the load movement but also the movement of the boom?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience operating forklifts for moving large and heavy objects?
5.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience driving motor vehicles safely?
6.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience interpreting and applying information stated in the equipment's loading charts to perform an operation efficiently and safely?
7.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience producing exact movements of crane or forklift while setting loads onto ground surfaces?
8.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience utilizing considerable eye, foot and hand coordination and a high level of concentration and alertness?
9.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience performing daily preventive maintenance and operational checks on a crane?
10.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience attaching rope slings, wire straps, hooks, and chain slings to safely rig an object for lifting?
11.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience following written and verbal instructions from signalmen and riggers?
12.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience moving large, heavy or awkward loads placing the crane at or near its lifting capacity?
13.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience accurately estimating the weight of the load prior to the lift?
14.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience performing inspections of cranes, forklifts and air compressors including multiple attachments (e.g., 300) on a daily basis?
15.
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.