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Summary This position staffs the harbor control tower for NBK-Bremerton, WA and NBK-Bangor, WA. 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. Responsibilities You will coordinate security sweeps of vessels requesting entry into naval installation waterfronts. You will provide continuous radio support for the harbor and maintain harbor movement logs. You will receive/disseminate/update schedules and changes for vessel movement and traffic in/out of the installation, including tugs, dive boats, workboats, security boats, barges, floating cranes, and naval submarines and aircraft carriers. You will liaison with ships to determine operating schedules and pier assignments, opening and closing of Port Security Barrier, and setting oil boom. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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) Calculating recommended optimum ship arrival or departure times based on tide and current conditions; 2) Interpreting and applying policies, regulations, directives, instructions, and procedures governing the work of the Regional Port Operations organization; 3) Communicating effectively both orally and in writing, while using tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness; 4) Demonstrating Port Operation functions such as tug operations, service craft, pilots, berthing, docking evolutions, and hotel services to routinely dispatch and coordinate a variety of evolutions that often occur on weekends and after hours; and 5) Interpreting and executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both normal and emergent situations to be capable of operating under pressure in emergency situations to notify and track casualty operations on the waterfront. 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=Group-Standards 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 announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. 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. Work also includes working under pressure for several hours, climbing stairs & boat ladders, access boats for pier checks, walk piers to check services.