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Duties
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• You will serve as A Deck Department Head responsible for the effective and efficient management and supervision of deck department personnel.
• You will serve as a ships' safety officer, training officer, damage control officer, security officer, oil spill coordinator and gas free engineer.
• You will be accountable for all matters pertaining to management, operations, care, safety and physical condition of topside operations.
• You will be responsible for ships fiscal management and adherence to ships budget.
• You will supervise all subordinate deck personnel to include discipline, uniform standards/hygiene, assignment to watch and berthing, and personnel awards.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Required Merchant Marine Credentials. Please refer to additional information section for details.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISON:

• Spearheading shipboard safety and proficiency of safe navigational practices including using lifesaving methods and techniques and firefighting equipment in Training Support operations to include Target launch/recovery, MIO/VBSS (Maritime Interdiction Operations/Vessel Board and Search and Seizure)
• Organizing and distributing department work to ensure efficient and effective accomplishments and equitable distribution among subordinates -Maintaining all shipboard fiscal responsibilities.
• Carrying out EEO policies, determines qualifications, assignments, training, discipline, berthing and awards for employees;
• Supervising/overseeing/adhering to strict guidelines to the annual operating budget and maintaining all shipboard fiscal responsibilities.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position has a Selective Placement Factor and is a requirement of this position:
You must hold a Merchant Marine Credential that includes a valid USCG STCS II/2 License for Chief Mate 500 GT or more and less than 3000 GT management level with the following endorsements OR proof of satisfactory completion of training: Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW); Able Seafarer - Deck; Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW); Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boat - other than fast rescue boats (PSC); Advanced Firefighting; STCW Basic Training; Radar Unlimited; ECDIS; ARPA, GMDSS (Optional); and Vessel Security Officer (VSO) with at least 1 year remaining on their license or if less than one year remaining, on your license. Note: A copy of your License, MMD, STCW and/or certifications and any extensions authorized, must be provided.)

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

Merchant Marine Credentials that include a valid USCG STCW 11/2 license for Chief Mate 500 GT or more and less than 3000GT management level with the following endorsements OR proof of satisfactory completion of training: Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW}; Able Seafarer-Deck; Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW); Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boat other than fast rescue boats (PSC); Advanced Firefighting; STCW Basic Training; Radar Unlimited; ECDIS; ARPA; GMDSS (Optional); Vessel Security Officer {VSO).
Applicants should have at least 1 year remaining on their license when applying for this position.

Must be able to stand, walk and climb ladders for extended periods aboard ship during repair periods, loading and discharging of cargo, inclement weather and during other hazardous conditions and situations. Physical standards are in accordance with USCG 719K.Must be willing to travel within the continental US as an essential component of serving as Chief Mate of a Training Support Vessel including time served onboard embarked more than 24 hours in support of command tasking or attending meetings/conferences in support of the command's mission.