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Summary You will serve as a LEAD PORT SERVICES TECHNICIAN in the PORT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT (N31) of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA. Responsibilities You will receive/disseminate/update schedules and schedule changes for vessel movement and traffic in/out of the naval installation for tugs, dive boats, workboats, security boats, barges, floating cranes, and naval vessels. You will coordinate security sweeps of vessels requesting entry into naval waterfronts. You will liaison with ships to determine operating schedules and pier assignments, opening and closing of Port Security Barrier, and setting oil boom. You will provide continuous radio support for harbor and maintains harbor movement logs. You will be familiar with general harbor operations and have a background in Port Operations functions including tugs, service craft, docking evolutions, etc. to sufficiently dispatch and coordinate harbor evolutions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Using working knowledge or experience to receive/disseminate/update schedules and schedule changes for vessel movement and traffic in/out of the naval installation (i.e. tugs, dive boats, workboats, security boats, barges, floating cranes, submarines and aircraft carriers; 2) Interpreting and executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both normal and emergent situations; 3) Demonstrating skills in using information systems and/or software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, automated research tools, database applications, and the Internet; 4) Providing guidance in the scheduling, updating, and retrieving of reports via the Port Operations Management System. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Most of the work can be accomplished while seated, however, assignments can include minimum walking, standing, occasional bending or lifting of fifteen (15) to forty four (44) pounds or less, such as manuals, prints, reams of paper, chart. Occasionally work is performed aboard various service crafts. Work also includes working under pressure for several hours, climbing stairs & boat ladders, access boats for pier checks, walk piers to check services. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is accomplished in the Port Control Tower, which is adequately heated and lighted and some industrial areas that require wearing of personal safety equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, and earplugs. To ensure employee safety and health, the command maintains personnel protection programs consistent with applicable laws and regulations. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance. SAFETY: Incumbent is responsible for the following safe work practices, including the use of appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Incumbent is required to perform his/her duties with the highest level of attention to safety and health and will take the initiative to make the work area safe for themselves as well as those around them. Incumbent is required to notify his/her supervisor as soon as possible of items he/she is unable to correct. EEO: The incumbent has a continuing responsibility to actively support and promote all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan, as directed by applicable laws and regulations, and to communicate this support to subordinates, minority groups and women. All employees will be assured to receive equal consideration in determining qualifications, selections, promotions, training, details, discipline, and awards of employees. Full cooperation will be given in the investigation of any informal discrimination complaint so that proper, objective, and expeditious action may be taken. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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 A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. PCS expenses are NOT authorized. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.