Small Craft Operator
What you'd do
These positions are Small Craft Operators, WG- 5786-9 working in Lodi, California for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. The Small Craft Operator and Marine Mechanic Team plays a vital role in supporting all projects within the Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office (LFWO), with a primary focus on two collaborative programs: the Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program (DJFMP) and the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring (EDSM) Program.
Major duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Regularly operates navigates, dock/cast-off, and fuel inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard (I/O), powered vessels, including but not limited to: a variety of small craft vessels (primarily aluminum, with one fiberglass vessel), prop boats, jet boats, from 3 to 13 meters in length (occasionally larger) to facilitate biological sampling of the San Francisco Estuary. Maintains, services, tracks, and performs minor repairs on all vessels and attached or associated equipment, including sampling gear, vessels, marine diesel and gasoline engines, drive systems and boat trailers. Assures adherence to safety protocols by all personnel on board and assists in the training of vessel operators and other personnel. Load and unload cargo from small craft, launches, etc. Support fish monitoring and conservation projects+ Work Schedule: Full-time, typically Monday through Friday Regular overtime and occasional weekend work required Approximately 80% field work, 20% shop-based tasks
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to perform the duties of a Small Craft Operator without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) - This experience includes: the ability to perform the following tasks without more than normal supervision: regularly operate, navigate, dock/cast-off, and fuel inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard (I/O), powered vessels, including but not limited to: prop boats, jet boats, from 3 to 13 meters in length (occasionally larger) simultaneously operating hydraulic winch controls to deploy, fish, and retrieve sampling gear, including maintenance to hydraulic equipment; and trailering and launching vessels. Operation of Motor Vehicles and vessels Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle and vessels) Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: 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.
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