SHIP PILOT

U.S. Department of the Navy; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy is looking for a qualified pilot to navigate and manage the docking of large vessels under challenging conditions. Applicants must have the appropriate licenses and a strong background in piloting to ensure safety and efficiency in naval operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid USCG Masters License.
• Must hold an unlimited First Class Pilot License for Norfolk Harbor.
• Experience with piloting in various hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pilot very large or awkward vessels under hazardous conditions.
• Coordinate and execute docking and undocking of Navy vessels.
• Forecast training and personnel needs for operations.

Skills

Piloting vessels

Navigation expertise

Hazard assessment

Safety compliance

Education

United States Coast Guard Masters License

First Class Pilot License for Norfolk Harbor

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will move very large or awkward vessels ( e.g., Cutters, Surface Ships, Submarines) under hazardous conditions( e.g. , storm winds, strong cross currents, heavy traffic).
• You will board inbound vessels to pilot a ship through an entrance channel to an anchorage, berth, or dock.
• You will coordinate and execute docking, undocking, movement, and berthing of Navy vessels during ship availabilities.
• You will determine the technical character of a sequence of moves or actions necessary by calculating and taking into account all circumstances of tide, current, wind, drift, channel depth, clearances, weather and other relevant factors.
• You will forecast training, personnel, and equipment requirements necessary to meet long range needs.

Requirements

• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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 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.

Qualifications
This position has a Selective Placement Factor. Applicants NOT possessing this Selective Placement Factor will be found ineligible for this position. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: current possession of a United States Coast Guard Masters License and unlimited First Class Pilot License for Norfolk Harbor and tributaries. (NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of both licenses/certifications with your application package).

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. 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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION while performing: piloting and moving large and small vessels in harbors and at berths or docks; assisting harbor pilots with the berthing of ships and verifying berth set up for vessels; tug master experience in docking and undocking ships.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements