Summary This position is located in the Reserve Fleets, Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Responsibilities As a Preservation Servicer, you will: Preserve, maintain, and inspects vessel hull and topside coatings using tools and equipment for ship cleaning, coating, and maintenance, including scrapers, scalers, paint spray equipment, hand tools, and government-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) such as protective clothing, eye protection, and respirators. Operate various controls and levers to maneuver equipment, and lift, lower, adjust, engage, or disengage components or attached devices; attachments are designed to support the function of the equipment. Support topside housekeeping on non-retention vessels including sweeping and trash removal, deck maintenance and repair, including of exterior surfaces, surface preparation, and recoating of failed areas aboard retention vessels and Fleet service craft. Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements applied to the shipyard industry and implement Reserve Fleet Safety Rules. The ideal candidate should possess the skill set and ability to work with a crew of mechanics, riggers, and laborers assigned in two major programs aboard vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF): deck and hull coating maintenance; and implementation of MARAD's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. DRUG TEST: This position has been determined to be a critical safety/security position as defined in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Order, DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace." Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications Qualifications for the position are based on the training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. To qualify for the WG-07, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: Ability to use tools and equipment used in ship cleaning, coating, and topside maintenance including scrapers, scalers, paint spray equipment, and hand tools. Ability to adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and shipyard safety practices. Ability to operate and control a variety of equipment including portable generators, air compressors, vacuum equipment, and personnel lifts. Your application will also be rated on the following job elements: Ability to provide production support services Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Dexterity and Safety 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. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.