Summary
You will serve as a Small Craft Operator (Boat Captain) Channel Islands National Park. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 15 days per month for site visits. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Responsibilities
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as captain on Ocean Ranger a 98-foot Camcraft 1650 horsepower, diesel powered triple screw oceangoing vessel across open ocean of the Santa Barbara Channel from the mainland headquarters to various offshore islands (28-126 miles round trip) on a weekly basis year-round. Serve as captain on Surf Ranger a 74-foot LCM-8 landing craft, 1200 horsepower diesel powered vessel with a 60-ton gross tonnage carrying capacity. This vessel lands vessels and equipment at various beach locations on the outer islands. Serve as captain on Sea Ranger ll a 58-foot diesel-powered twin-screw oceangoing vessel. Its primary role is live aboard/multiday, scientific monitoring cruises. Incumbent is required to have knowledge of the "Rules of the Road" pertaining to operating vessels both in protected harbors and open ocean of the Santa Barbara Channel. Operates and maneuvers the above vessels in tight coves, next to docks and piers live boating during passenger loading and offloading and crane operations in various weather and sea conditions at the varies island locations. Serve as Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) during vessel haul outs, determines the need and extent of necessary repairs, prepares detailed specifications for repairs for the vessels haul out. Applies knowledge for the repair practices and procedures needed and ensures contractors follow all details in the contract and verified quantity and quality of workmanship. Direct the work of at least 1 and up to 3 employees of Channel Islands National Park as a crew in the operations of docking and undocking, live boating transfer of personnel and cargo at the various islands.
Qualifications
Requirements Continued... Probationary period. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. SELECTIVE FACTOR: Must possess and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard 100 ton Marine License AND: To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of Small Craft Operator (Boat Captain), WG-5786-12, position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Reliability and Dependability as a Small Craft Operator 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must possess and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard 100 ton Marine License. Must obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) within 1 year of employment. Must obtain and maintain SCUBA Open Water Diver certification within 1 year of employment. Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment. You must pass a physical examination. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.