Boat Builder Leader

U.S. Coast Guard

Virginia

On-site

USD 50,000 - 58,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a Boat Builder Leader in Portsmouth, Virginia. You will construct and repair fiberglass and plywood hulls, fit structural elements, and manage coatings for small craft and vessels. This federal role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts; foreign education may be credited with equivalency. The position is within the Department of Homeland Security and includes opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Applicants must provide an official college transcript prior to appointment.
Foreign education may be used if equivalent; submit evidence.

Responsibilities

Construct and repair fiberglass and plywood hulls of small craft and vessels.
Fit replacement planks, ribs, keelson, deadwood, caulk seams, decks, and topsides.
Operate and maintain air and airless spray equipment and coating processes.
Plan repair sequences and maintain work reports.

Skills

Fiberglass work

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for aWL-4717-10, Boat Builder Leader located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY PORTSMOUTH in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Boat Builder Leader and responsible for constructing and repairing fiberglass, and plywood hulls of small craft and vessels. The work includes fitting replacement planks, ribs, keelson, deadwood and keel; caulking seams; repairing decks and topsides; replacing canvas and molding; installing deadlights, metal or wood coatings, and marine hardware; and boring shaft logs and constructing cradles to fit hulls..

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: The incumbent mixes and applies by brush, roller, air, or airless spray methods standard coatings such as enamels, latex emulsions, varnishes and lacquers, fiberglass, and exotic coatings such as organic and inorganic zinc silicates, coal tar epoxies, polyamide epoxies, and vinyl paints, and smoothes or otherwise manipulates coatings after application, where necessary, to obtain special textures which cannot be produced by the coating process itself.

The incumbent must be able to understand, operate, and maintain the various devices associated with trade including air and airless application equipment, wet and dry abrasive equipment, auxiliary breathing air equipment. Incumbent must have a working knowledge of varying abrasives procedures for large structures and objects, or small and intricate items of metal and nonmetal composition.

Planning the sequence of repair tasks, selecting and safely using the proper tools, devices, and equipment. Preparing reports and maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $36.32 – $42.37/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.